by Brian | Apr 16, 2020 | Recipes, TBT
I just posted a TBT review of Tart It Up! by Eric Lanlard. Eric’s tarts are perfect foods for these difficult times. They are wonderfully satisfying on the day you make them and the leftovers are something to look forward to. Tarts can come sweet or savory. Here...
by Brian | Nov 19, 2019 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
I know that filo pastry can be a pain to work with. But the benefits make it worthwhile. And, if you do it often enough, you’ll become filo-confident. Maybe even filo-competent! A filo dish, like this tart, presents with an understated elegance. You can see and smell...
by Brian | May 9, 2019 | Really Simple, TBT
Today is a little raw in New York City. Spring has yet to really arrive and summer is a month away. I am confused. As usual. But, but, I can go to the market and get spring ingredients from California and Florida. Thank God for cargo jets. Here’s a spring tart...
by Brian | Mar 7, 2019 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, TBT
Earlier today I posted a review of Emilia Romagna, one of the books in the Time Life series Flavors of Italy. This dessert caught my eye. A thin pie or tort with a filling of coffee, cocoa and almonds. I would top my piece with whipped cream, or ice cream, but...
by Brian | Feb 5, 2019 | Recipes
Yesterday I posted a review of 500 Pies & Tarts. I was drawn to the book because of my sweet tooth, of course, but the savory ideas here are substantial. Even I cannot deny that. This savory tart combines crust with mushroom, cheese, and pine nuts. You can...
