Shiitake Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart Recipe 465

SHIITAKE & ROASTED RED PEPPER PUFF PASTRY TART RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Unfold the pastry sheet on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and score a 3/4-inch border on each side with the tip of a paring knife. Beat the egg in a medium bowl. Brush the border with some of the egg. Prick the rest of the crust all over with a fork and bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Gently press the center of the pastry to flatten large air pockets. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the foam subsides. Add the mushrooms, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat to cool slightly. Add the mushrooms, red peppers, cheese, 1 tablespoon of the tarragon, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the remaining beaten egg and gently stir to combine. Spread the mixture over the tart, leaving the border uncovered. Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and the topping is heated through, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon. Cool slightly before serving.

ROASTED VEGGIE PUFF PASTRY TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the tomato slices on a baking rack and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
• In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat and cook the onions until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cut an 8-inch circle out of the puff pastry and press into an 8-inch pie pan. Poke the bottom of the pastry with a fork evenly throughout. Reserve the trimmings. Brush the egg white along the border of the circle and press the scraps of puff pastry along the side of the pan to create a crust. Scatter the goat cheese crumbles on top as the filling of the pie and then the caramelized onions. Layer the tomatoes on top in decorative circles. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 20 minutes, then cover the edges of the pastry and bake until the veggies are soft and beginning to brown, 20 more minutes. Garnish with fresh basil.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND ROASTED RED PEPPER TART

Steps:

• Dough:.
• Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Stir 1 cup bread flour and 1 tablespoon oil into yeast mixture. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until bubbly.
• Stir in 1/2 cup bread flour, whole wheat flour, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); dough will feel tacky. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into the dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Topping:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, thyme sprigs, garlic, and bay leaves; cook for 15 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
• Preheat broiler.
• While onion is cooking, cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Roll the dough into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Place the dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top with the onion mixture and the chopped bell pepper. Sprinkle with black pepper. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool slightly. Sprinkle with chopped thyme. Cut into 8 squares, and cut each square in half diagonally. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

GOAT'S CHEESE & RED PEPPER TART

Steps:

• Cook the onions in the oil for 6-7 mins, until they are softened and lightly coloured, then add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp water. Cook for a further 2-3 mins. Roughly chop the olives and stir in. Leave to cool.
• Halve the peppers, remove the seeds and core. Put under a hot grill, skin side up, until the skins are charred. Remove and put into a food bag until cool enough to handle, then peel off the skins.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Roll out the pastry and line a 23-24cm deep flan tin. Line with baking paper and beans, then bake for 10 mins. Remove the paper and beans, then bake for 5 mins more, until the pastry is golden and crisp.
• Spread the onion mix over the base of the pastry case. Put the halved peppers on top, cut side up with tapered ends towards the centre. Slice the goat's cheese and put a few slices in each pepper half. Tuck the tomatoes in the gaps between the peppers.
• Bake for 20-25 mins until the cheese is lightly tinged brown and the tomatoes have burst. Scatter over the herb leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.

RED PEPPER, HAM & CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Unroll the pastry onto a baking sheet and score a border 1cm from the edge. Prick inside the border with a fork and spread with the sundried tomato paste. Bake for 12-15 mins.
• Squash down the puffed-up pastry inside the scored rim, then top with the ham, cheese, peppers and olives. Sprinkle with oregano and bake for 10-12 mins more until the base is nice and crisp. Scatter with rocket leaves and serve.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, mix first seven ingredients and 2 tablespoons Romano cheese. Unfold one pastry sheet; cut into 16 squares. Place 2 tablespoon filling on one half of each square. Brush edges of pastry with milk; fold over to form a rectangle. Seal edges with a fork; place 1 in. apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with second pastry sheet and remaining filling., Cut slits in tops. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining Romano cheese. Bake until golden brown, 20-22 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.