Category Archives: tarts

rhubarb tart

RHUBARB TART

Not the most common of vegetables, rhubarb looks like celery but is extremely tart… perfect for making desserts and jams.

rhubarb tart

RHUBARB TART

Not the most common of vegetables, rhubarb looks like celery but is extremely tart… perfect for making desserts and jams.

tartlette-raspberrylight

RASPBERRY TARTLETS

When you see raspberries at the market, you know it’s going to be a good day.

tartlette-raspberrylight

RASPBERRY TARTLETS

When you see raspberries at the market, you know it’s going to be a good day.

tartetatin2

TARTE TATIN

The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…

tartetatin2

TARTE TATIN

The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…

fig-tarte-glace

GREEN FIG TART & ICE CREAM

I have a lovely neighbor. She’s an elderly Spanish lady called Angel.

fig-tarte-glace

GREEN FIG TART & ICE CREAM

I have a lovely neighbor. She’s an elderly Spanish lady called Angel.

kiwi-coconut-tarte

KIWI & COCONUT CRUST TART

A buttery coconut shortcrust melts in your mouth as you crunch into a slice

kiwi-coconut-tarte

KIWI & COCONUT CRUST TART

A buttery coconut shortcrust melts in your mouth as you crunch into a slice

amande-noisette3

ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE

A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!

amande-noisette3

ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE

A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!

tartelettes-choco-chantilly

LAZY CHOCOLATE CHANTILLY TART

Easy to make chocolate whipped-cream tartlets are quickly gobbled up

tartelettes-choco-chantilly

LAZY CHOCOLATE CHANTILLY TART

Easy to make chocolate whipped-cream tartlets are quickly gobbled up

tarte-citron1

LEMON MERINGUE TART

So they say that meringue on your lemons is no longer in vogue. I say smoof.

tarte-citron1

LEMON MERINGUE TART

So they say that meringue on your lemons is no longer in vogue. I say smoof.

tarte-onion

CARAMELIZED TARTE À L’OIGNON

The house smelled absolutely edible the evening I made this tart.

tarte-onion

CARAMELIZED TARTE À L’OIGNON

The house smelled absolutely edible the evening I made this tart.

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APPLE CARDAMOM TART

Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.

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APPLE CARDAMOM TART

Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.

panais-carrot-grille

WINTER VEGETABLE REVIEW

Winter is wearing out its last weeks and I’m frantically trying to post my winter veggies before its too late.

panais-carrot-grille

WINTER VEGETABLE REVIEW

Winter is wearing out its last weeks and I’m frantically trying to post my winter veggies before its too late.

sureau

ELDERBERRY EXPEDITION: PEAR-ELDERBERRY TARTELETTES & JAM

…or elderberries, dangling like mini black grape vines from trees by the side of the road

sureau

ELDERBERRY EXPEDITION: PEAR-ELDERBERRY TARTELETTES & JAM

…or elderberries, dangling like mini black grape vines from trees by the side of the road

rustic-apricot-2

RUSTIC APRICOT TART

This tart would be misunderstood with exact measurements. Do it by feel and have fun!

rustic-apricot-2

RUSTIC APRICOT TART

This tart would be misunderstood with exact measurements. Do it by feel and have fun!

tarte au maroille

THE STINKY CHEESE TART

The tarte au maroilles, or better described as “the stinky cheese tart” as my brother-in-law has put it, is native to the north of France.

tarte au maroille

THE STINKY CHEESE TART

The tarte au maroilles, or better described as “the stinky cheese tart” as my brother-in-law has put it, is native to the north of France.

lemon meringue

TARTE AU CITRON MERINGUÉE

Place the lemon rind, juice, and sugar in a bowl. Beat until combined and then gradually add the crème fraîche or heavy cream and beat until well blended.

lemon meringue

TARTE AU CITRON MERINGUÉE

Place the lemon rind, juice, and sugar in a bowl. Beat until combined and then gradually add the crème fraîche or heavy cream and beat until well blended.

red currant tartelette

RED CURRANT TARTELETTE

It was raining… but no- it stopped.. “Let’s go!” Bastien and I hopped in the car and headed towards a small farm to pick berries.

red currant tartelette

RED CURRANT TARTELETTE

It was raining… but no- it stopped.. “Let’s go!” Bastien and I hopped in the car and headed towards a small farm to pick berries.