Category Archives: Pastry

Spinach & Feta Quiche, with Variations

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crust or Pastry Menu; 3.  Basic Quiche (About) Quiche is a great way to serve a vegetarian main course, as in this recipe. The veggies in … Continue reading

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Salmon & Leek Tart, Quiche or Casserole

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) You can use cold-smoked salmon (such as lox), or fresh, wild salmon. You can make it crustless as a casserole, or with a single crust like a Quiche or rustic tart. Includes two … Continue reading

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Basic Quiche (About)

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crust or Pastry Menu; 3. French Quiche Crust Includes: 1. Basic Ingredients; 2. Quiche Pans; 3. Basic Quiche Recipe When … Continue reading

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Pâté de Saumon, en Croûte (Salmon & Rice Loaf, in Brioche)

By Cat, May 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is another recipe that dates back to my ‘French’ period – mid 70’s to mid ’80s. I wanted to learn to read French so I could understand a French menu; and I … Continue reading

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Zucchini Tart with Lemon-Thyme & Goat Cheese

By Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Zucchini Tart with Lemon-thyme & Goat Cheese See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers; Other sites: 1. Asparagus & Goat Cheese with Bacon Tart Savory tarts make great appetizers, small … Continue reading

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Apple Turnovers

By Cat, Sept 2012 (Photo, right, from Fine Cooking.com (1)) Includes: 1. Apple Turnovers See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers; Other sites:  1. Raspberry turnovers; 2. Brandied Apricot-Almond Slab Pie Turnovers make great single serving treats or desserts that can … Continue reading

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Tarte Tatin (Upside-down skillet tart)

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons Includes: 1. Tarte Tatin See also:  1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers This is an amazingly wonderful treat after picking apples in the fall; rich with apple, caramelized sugary juices, and rich pastry. … Continue reading

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Peach & Blueberry (or Huckleberry) Galette (Rustic Tart)

By Cat, May 2009 (Tart and photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1. Peach & Blueberry (or Huckleberry) Galette (Rustic Tart) See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies.  French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux … Continue reading

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Apple Crostata/Galette (Rustic Tart)

by Cat, May 2009 (Photo from Food Network.com (1)) Includes: 1. Apple Crostata See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies.  French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux Poires for an example); Italian Crostata and French Galettes are rather rustic and … Continue reading

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Berry Crostata/Galette (Rustic Tart)

By Cat, May 2009 (Crostata and photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1. Mixed Berry Crostata; Huckleberry Crostata variation See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies.  French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux … Continue reading

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