Recipes worth turning the oven on for this summer
I have a soft spot for a savoury tart on a summer’s day, whether it is a deep-bellied, crisp-sided tart of quivering custard and asparagus or a more free-form arrangement made with a sheet of puff pastry, pesto and tomatoes. The version I have been making this summer is simple and blessedly straightforward to make. It is something of a hybrid, possessing both a crisp base and a soft, cheesy layer.
The crust is crunchy and light. The filling – topping might be a more accurate description – is one of shredded courgettes and spring onions, laced with melted mozzarella and fragrant with tarragon. It smells of deepest summer.
Continue reading… Recipes worth turning the oven on for this summerI have a soft spot for a savoury tart on a summer’s day, whether it is a deep-bellied, crisp-sided tart of quivering custard and asparagus or a more free-form arrangement made with a sheet of puff pastry, pesto and tomatoes. The version I have been making this summer is simple and blessedly straightforward to make. It is something of a hybrid, possessing both a crisp base and a soft, cheesy layer.The crust is crunchy and light. The filling – topping might be a more accurate description – is one of shredded courgettes and spring onions, laced with melted mozzarella and fragrant with tarragon. It smells of deepest summer. Continue reading… Food, Life and style