Friday, October 8, 2010

French Fridays with Dorie: Gérard's Mustard Tart

 Here I am, coming in just under the wire with Gérard's Mustard Tart, this week's offering for French Fridays with Dorie. Truthfuly, these lovely tarts almost didn't get made. At first, I was a bit apprehensive about the recipe because of the predominantly featured mustard. The original recipe also called for leeks and carrots, neither of which I was in the mood for preparing tonight. But then I caught sight of a small basket of tiny grape tomatoes- some of the last of the season- that I picked up at my brother's last week end. Tomatoes that were just the right size for the little tart pans in my cupboard.

 I cut the recipe down just a bit to make four small tarts. I already had pastry in my freezer that I had previously made, so I went with that rather than Dorie's. (I was tired tonight, okay?) The combination of Dijon and stone ground mustard really added a lovely flavor- I was surprised that I liked it so much! I will definitely try these again, maybe even with the carrots and leeks next time. (This would be fabulous made in mini muffin tins for appetizers.) I had one of these warm from the oven and another one cold for a snack. They were fabulous both ways! If you'd like the recipe, it can be found in Dorie's newest book, Around My French Table. To see what others did with the recipe, look here and drool!

 I'll be back soon with a recipe for some lovely molasses cookies I just made. Can you smell the cloves and ginger? I can, and I can't wait for the last batch to cool!

27 comments:

  1. I think I'd really prefer them with tomatoes. Yum. Love the idea of the little tart pans!

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  2. Wow! You sound busy. Mom, Grandma, teacher and cook. I love that you did small Tarts. Thanks for stopping by. Look forward to sharing the group with you. B

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  3. I love miniature tarts...they are so easy to serve and they present so beautifully! I love mustard, so this quiche would probably make me very, very happy. Thank you for taking time out of your day to share these with us. And you know I'm eagerly awaiting those spice-filled cookies!

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  4. These are beauties and I love mustard and tomatoes together in a scrumptious tartlette with such beautiful flaky looking pastry, definitely worth the time out of your busy schedule:)

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  5. Thank you for stopping by...I came to see your tart (which is lovely...I will def make this with tomatoes soon too) but I'm now all about your beet recipe! I am the only beet eater in my house too but I don't care as that will just be more of them for ME!
    Trevor Sis Boom

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  6. Wonderful and since you took the time to make this,you're sure not lazy. they are beautiful! I really want that book!
    Rita

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  7. I don't really love mustard but these sound so tasty that I wish my book would get here already so I could join in! I love that you added tomatoes...way to work with what you've got!

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  8. These mini pies look fantastic! I love how they look.

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  9. The tarts look delicious. I'll have to look for that cookbook at the library.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  10. I like your idea of using these for appetizers. Using tomatoes is an inspired idea. Especially the little ones without so much juice.

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  11. I have GOT to get a set of mini-tart pans. Love those! Your photo is gorgeous.

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  12. Those look delicious. I love that you used grape tomatoes. Love the idea to put them in mini muffin tins too...great appetizer!

    Looking forward to the molasses cookies. Those are my favorite:)

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  13. thanks for stopping by my blog! loved how yours turned out and how you made them smaller! i'm going to try this version next time.

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  14. I think you could put shoe soles into a tart crust and I'll eat it. So yummy and so cute! I think cherry tomatoes are perfect in a tart, yours looks great.

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  15. They are too pretty to eat! Looking forward to the molasses cookies...

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  16. Lovely and elegant mini tarts, great version.
    Awesome click ♥

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  17. I just decided I want to try and cook along w/ FFwD...but I couldn't get my craving on for a mustard tart...so I'm gonna start next week. Although, everybody's do look really good...and everybody says they're good. Love your minis! :D

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  18. What a scrumptious looking tart. Don't we all love Dorie?!

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  19. Your little tarts are so pretty with the little red tomatoes poking through. I'm very fond of mustard so am sure I would love the flavor of these tarts.

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  20. Looks really good! Too bad recipes are not allowed! Would love to see the ingredients before deciding on the book, which are not sold here yet!

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  21. Love your little tarts - so cute!

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  22. Your little tarts look delicious! I will have to look up the recipe in the book, it's making my mouth water :o)

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  23. They are so pretty and I see you have some red and gold of your own ;) I like your idea of making them in mini muffin pans for appetizers. We love mustard around here!

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  24. These are lovely! I like the addition of the mustards...I'm sure it gives these a great flavor. Yum!

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  25. These look amazing! I am a mustard fanatic. I have GOT to get this book.

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Thanks for stopping by scrambled hen fruit! I appreciate all of your comments and look forward to reading them.

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