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Sunday May 20th 2012

Posts Tagged ‘tart’

Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Tart

Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Tart

When I think of tarts, I think fruit.  After having this tart, I think bacon, cheese and onions.  This tart is reminiscent of a quiche, but is not heavy on the eggs.  This allows the flavors of the onion cheese and bacon to come through without being masked by the eggs. The tart consists of chopped onions, bacon, and Gruyère cheese baked in [...]

Pear and Almond Tart

Pear and Almond Tart

I love pears, cognac and almonds.  Not necessarily in that order.  However, when you combine them all together, you create this extraordinary tart. You have a wonderful custard with a subtle cognac flavor mixed in between the sweet taste of the pears toped with candied almonds.  The light flaky crust brings the whole package together.  Pure [...]