Pies/Tarts | Zest For Cooking

Rustic Apple Galette

September 16, 2021 by pamflo

The approaching fall means apple season is here! With so many varieties its almost hard to choose what to bake with. I used Braeburn and Gala apples. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious are good choices as well. This free-form tart comes together easily by hand or in a food processor. The dough is simple to work with and creates a beautiful rustic tart with a flaky crust and tender filling. Many bakers coat the crust with an egg wash, […]

Categories: Crowd Pleaser, Desserts, Fruit, Holiday Ideas, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake

Heirloom Tomato Galette

September 17, 2020 by pamflo

The markets are in full swing and bursting with amazing fresh produce. The highlight for me are the ripe, colorful and juicy heirloom tomatoes. This tasty, savory tart is made with a simple crust combining butter and crème fraîche. The crust can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight. The filling is a delicious combination of heirloom tomatoes and manchego cheese, a popular Spanish sheep’s milk cheese with a tangy, nutty flavor. A slice of this galette served warm […]

Categories: Appetizer, Crowd Pleaser, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Pies/Tarts, Side Dish • Tags: Bake

Blueberry Cornmeal Crostata

May 28, 2020 by pamflo

The approaching summer means blueberry season is almost here! Blueberries are believed to have the highest levels of antioxidants of any fruit. Although blueberries are healthiest when eaten raw, this rustic cornmeal fruit tart is a fun way to eat cooked blueberries and simple to make. The dough is similar to a cookie dough and just needs to be at room temperature to shape. This is an easy dessert that can be made in advance, just assemble the crostata and […]

Categories: Crowd Pleaser, Dessert, Fruit, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake

Blueberry Cornmeal Tart

June 14, 2018 by pamflo

As I close in on almost 5 years of blogging, I’m re-visitng some of my most popular posts. With blueberries in season you should try this delightful and easy cornmeal tart. Blueberries are considered a super “brain” food, as studies show these blue beauties help with cognitive function and can boost memory. This rustic tart is fun and the cornmeal crust is much more forgiving then regular pie dough. The dough is similar to a cookie dough and just needs to […]

Categories: Dessert, Fruit, Low Sugar, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake

Apple Crisp

September 18, 2014 by pamflo

I used to make an unbelievably decadent apple crisp for Thanksgiving each year. It is a recipe of Jasper White’s, one of my favorite chef instructors from my BU Culinary program, years ago. Since it was not the healthiest dessert, I decided to think a little out of the box and make a healthier, lighter version of this crisp. The apples are perfectly ripe and overflowing at the Farmers Markets! Use any kind of apples you like, but Mitsu, Honey Crisp and […]

Categories: Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Paleo, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo