#Instructions: Before you start cooking heat the oven to 375F (190C). Spread the puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface and cut it int

[loveblake]

Tartes Mditeranennes are savory tarts that are full of flavors from the Mediterranean. These tarts are made with a base of flaky puff pastry and are topped with tangy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives. Garlic and oregano add a burst of flavor. They show off the bright and fresh ingredients that are common in Mediterranean cooking and are great for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved. 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C. Spread the puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface and cut it into pieces that are the right size for each tart. Put the cookie dough pieces on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it. Put the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix them together. Spread the olive oil mixture on each piece of dough. Put the Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half on top of the pastry pieces. On top of the tomatoes and olives, crumble the feta cheese. After the oven is hot, bake the pie for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are starting to turn a little caramelized. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before you serve it. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

#Savory, #Flavorsome, #FetaCheese

Tiffany S

[djshavingabath]

The sweet Asian pears, warm spices, and rich port reduction in these Asian Pear Tartlets make for a delicious mix of flavors. They are a classy dessert that can be served at any event.

Ingredients: 6 Asian pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced. 1 package of frozen puff pastry, thawed. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 cup port wine. 1/4 cup water. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon lemon juice. 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water.

Instructions: Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C. Put some flour on a surface and roll out the puff pastry. Then, cut it into 6 squares that are all the same size. Put the squares of pastry on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it. Slice the Asian pears and put them in a bowl with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir the pears around until they are well covered. Spread the pear mixture out evenly on the squares of pastry, leaving a little space around the edges. Put it in an oven that has already been heated up and bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the pears are soft. Make the spiced port reduction while the tartlets are baking. Put the water, honey, lemon juice, and port wine in a small saucepan. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer. Then, lower the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it gets a little thicker. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir it in. Simmer for another two to three minutes, or until the sauce is the thickness you want it to be. Take the tartlets out of the oven and let them cool down a bit after they're done baking. Before serving, pour the spiced port reduction over the hot tartlets. Have fun with these tasty Asian Pear Tartlets with Spiced Port Reduction!

Jonah Perry