For my first ever professional photo shoot I prepared two entrees: one was a Mediterranean-inspired Zucchini and Sundried Tomato Tart, the perfect dish for a spring garden party or brunch. With summer nearly here, I decided on Grilled Lamb Brochettes for the second dish. Brochettes or kabobs are a lighter alternative to grilled steak or ribs and provide a beautiful display for the bounty of fresh veggies at the farmer’s markets!
Zucchini and Sundried Tomato Tart
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a 17.3 ounce package), thawed
1 c. Manchego cheese*, shredded
½ c. shredded 2% Mexican blend cheese
½ oil-packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes
½ c. fresh basil, thinly sliced
¼ c. green onions, thinly sliced
1 t.dried oregano
1 small zucchini, sliced into ¼” rounds
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
⅔ c. half and half
salt and pepper
Note: You will need an 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
* You can use any melting cheese: romano, asiago, mozzarella, monterey jack, or cheddar.
Method:
Roll out pastry on floured surface to ⅛ inch-thick square. Trim pastry edges to form 13-inch round. Spray tart pan with oil, transfer pastry to pan. Fold overhang to form double-thick sides. Pierce with fork. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Line pastry with foil and fill with beans or pie weights – you do this so the crust bakes but doesn’t bubble up. Bake pastry until sides are set – about 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans and return to oven. Bake until bottom is golden brown, about 8 minutes. If the crust bubbles up, press down with the back of a fork. Cool 5 minutes.
Reduce oven to 400 degrees.
Sprinkle the bottom with Mexican cheese. Add the sundried tomato, green onion, and basil. Top with manchego cheese, arrange the zucchini rounds on top. Whisk the eggs, half and half, salt and pepper together and pour slowly into the tart.
Serves 6.
Enjoy with fresh fruit or crispy green salad 
Photo credits: Sipper Photography
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Gorgeous! Your photos are great and that tart looks awesome!
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Priscilla, your photos are beautiful and the tart sounds so good. Great job!
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Puff pastry is a staple in my kitchen and I love making tarts with it. This is a lovely version – great use of summer veggies.
Cookin’ Canuck – Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I saw a beautiful tart that you made for lunch recently
Beautiful tart, love the choice of manchego:)
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