Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pie

by | Aug 28, 2020 | CASSEROLES, LUNCH, VEGETARIAN | 0 comments


Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pie served whole on a scalloped silver platter, garnished with fresh thyme.
Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pie
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    Servings
    1 9" diameter pie
    Servings
    1 9" diameter pie
    Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pie served whole on a scalloped silver platter, garnished with fresh thyme.
    Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pie
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      Servings
      1 9" diameter pie
      Servings
      1 9" diameter pie
      Ingredients
      Servings: 9" diameter pie
      Instructions
      1. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 475°F. Arrange tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, covering entire surface (it's okay if they overlap). Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tomatoes begin to look dry on top, 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
      2. Meanwhile, cook garlic and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling often, until butter foams and milk solids turn golden, 5-7 minutes. Strain garlic butter through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring cup; transfer garlic and toasty bits to a cutting board. Finely chop and set aside.
      3. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Pulse crackers and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor until fine crumbs form (you should have about 2 cups). Add eggs and 6 tbsp garlic butter and pulse until mixture is the consistency of wet sand; set remaining garlic butter aside. Transfer to a springform pan. Using a flat-bottomed measuring cup, press crumbs firmly onto bottom and 1 1/2" up sides of pan. Bake crust until edge is just starting to take on colour, 8-10 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let crust cool.
      4. Mix Taleggio, Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped thyme, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, remaining 1/4 tsp pepper, and reserved chopped garlic and bits in a medium bowl. Gently dollop half of cheese mixture over bottom of crust, then spread into an even layer with an offset spatula (don't press too hard or you will break the crust). Layer half of tomato slices over and press down to even out layers. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture and tomatoes. Brush remaining garlic butter over tomatoes. Top with shallot and thyme leaves.
      5. Set pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake pie until filling is bubbling vigorously and crust is browned, 60-70 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool 1 hour before serving.Do ahead: Pie can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely and chill.Special Equipment: A 9" diameter springform pan.
      Recipe Notes

      -You can substitute the Taleggio cheese for Fontina cheese.

      -I found it took more than 6 tbsp of garlic butter to moisten the crumbs enough to stick together, however, there was still plenty of garlic butter left to brush on the top. So use what you need to get the crumbs right.

       

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      Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls

      by | Jan 2, 2020 | FISH & SEAFOOD | 0 comments

      Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls

      Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls served in a shallow bowl resting on a black kitchen towel and wooden trivet.
      Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls
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        Servings Prep Time
        2 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        25 minutes 5 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        2 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        25 minutes 5 minutes
        Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls served in a shallow bowl resting on a black kitchen towel and wooden trivet.
        Herbed Quinoa Shrimp Bowls
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          Servings Prep Time
          2 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          25 minutes 5 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          2 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          25 minutes 5 minutes
          Ingredients
          Shrimp Bowls
          Dressing
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. Combine vegetable broth and quinoa in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook according to package directions until tender. Allow quinoa to rest for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
          2. While quinoa is cooking make dressing by whisking all ingredients together in a small bowl.
          3. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
          4. Heat 1 tbsp of olive in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side.
          5. Add warm quinoa, arugula and 1/2 of the dressing and toss to combine over low heat until arugula is slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
          6. Scoop into serving dishes and drizzle each with remaining dressing and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

          Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls

          by | Dec 1, 2019 | GLUTEN FREE, VEGETARIAN | 0 comments

          Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls sit on a wooden board surrounded by fresh thyme, lemon half, mushrooms and linen napkin.
          Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls
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            Servings Prep Time
            2 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            12 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            2 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            12 minutes
            Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls sit on a wooden board surrounded by fresh thyme, lemon half, mushrooms and linen napkin.
            Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls
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              Servings Prep Time
              2 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              12 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              2 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              12 minutes
              Ingredients
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              1. Heat broth to a simmer in a small pot. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to a steady simmer, cover and cook for about 18 minutes (I find cooking quinoa in broth takes a few minutes longer than just water). Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
              2. In a small bowl whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, half of the thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
              3. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, add mushrooms and cook on medium highfor 3-4 minutes until starting to turn golden. Stir and continue to cook for about 2 minutes. Add garlic, shallots and half of the thyme. Cook, stirring often until garlic and shallots have softened, another 2-3 minutes.
              4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to mushrooms, stirring to combine. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
              5. Add arugula and sauté for 1-2 minutes until starting to soften and wilt. Remove from heat and stir in dressing. Divide into 2 bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese and toasted nuts.
              Recipe Notes

              I used pine nuts here, but cashews are also wonderful.  To quickly toast nuts, heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add nuts and toss or stir occasionally until golden.

              Poached Egg and Kale Toasts

              by | Oct 22, 2018 | BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH, EGGS, LUNCH, VEGETARIAN | 0 comments


              Poached Egg and Kale Toasts
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                Servings Prep Time
                4 Toasts 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                12-15 minutes
                Servings Prep Time
                4 Toasts 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                12-15 minutes
                Poached Egg and Kale Toasts
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                  Servings Prep Time
                  4 Toasts 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  12-15 minutes
                  Servings Prep Time
                  4 Toasts 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  12-15 minutes
                  Ingredients
                  Servings: Toasts
                  Instructions
                  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet, add shallots and garlic. Cook on medium for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
                  2. Add kale, red pepper and water. Continue to cook, stirring often until kale is tender but still has some texture and all the water has been absorbed about 10-12 minutes. Stir in white wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
                  3. While kale is cooking, add 3" of water to a shallow pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and add 1 tbsp of white vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. Crack eggs, one at a time into the water. Cook for 4 minutes for soft eggs. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess moisture.
                  4. Toast bread and butter if desired, top with a generous portion of sauteed kale and top with a poached egg. Sprinkle with chilli flakes if desired. Serve immediately.