THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Minute tomato tart (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
As soon as tomato season starts, it's impossible to resist this summer tart! A classic in France - but still too little known elsewhere - it's all about simplicity: a thin layer of mustard, melting cheese, beautiful ripe tomatoes and crispy pastry. The little secret: the quality of the tomatoes makes all the difference. Never put them in the fridge! Use only sun-drenched, fragrant tomatoes, and they'll turn this simple tart into a real speciality. Served hot with a green salad or cold at a picnic, it's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation - Traditional method
1. Homemade puff pastry (prepare at least 30 min in advance) :
Mix the flour, butter, water and salt in a food processor and knead quickly until you obtain a shortbread dough with visible pieces of butter.
Form into a ball, roll out into a rectangle (4-5 mm), fold into 3 or 4, then roll into a sausage and shape into a snail. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
2. Garnish the tart :
Preheat the oven to 190°C (high/low heat). Unroll the pastry on baking paper, spread with the mustard, add the cheese slices and arrange the tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Cooking :
Place in the oven for 25-30 min until the edges are golden and crisp.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation - Thermomix method
1. Place the flour, butter, water and salt in the bowl and knead for 30 seconds.
2. Shape the dough into a ball without overworking it, then follow the steps described for homemade dough above (chill for 30 mins).
3. Then garnish and cook as indicated in the traditional method...
