Dinner Tonight at the CLL

Cheese and Tomato Tart Recipe
(Courtesy of CLL Cooking Instructor, Jill Yeomans)
Serves 6-8
Level: easy 
Prep time: 20 minutes 

Needed: Shallow fluted ceramic quiche or 9-inch metal tart pan.

INGREDIENTS:

For the crust: 

• 1 package Pâte Brisée (puff pastry), defrosted 

• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

For the filling: 

• 3 large eggs 

• 3 finely diced shallots 

• 3 gratings of fresh nutmeg 

• 6 drops Tabasco or Siracha Sauce

• 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence 

• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 

• 1-1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half 

• 1-1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese or Gruyère

• 1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar 

• Salt & freshly ground pepper
  
  

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Fit Pâte Brisée into tart or quiche pan, squeezing the seams together. Flute the top by pinching, trim with small knife. Pastry must be chilled for at least 20 minutes, and can be covered and chilled for up to 3 days.
3. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 T Dijon mustard on the interior of the pastry.
4. Whisk eggs and milk together, add herbs, shallots and cheeses.
5. Pour mixture into tart pan, place sliced tomatoes on top.
6. Bake on a sheet pan for 20 minutes or until top looks browned. May be served warm, or at room temperature.

Enjoy! 

Upcoming CLL Cooking Classes

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CLL has great evening and weekend cooking classes for YOU! Cooking classes are still open, but space is going fast. Register now before they fill. 

TUESDAY!
Meal in One: Soups and Stews

with Suzanne Lemagie
2 Tuesdays, beginning March 4

6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Learn to create hearty and delicious meal-in-one soups and stews featuring organic chicken and beef. Recipes include traditional dishes, California style dishes, unique ingredients, and accompanying breads and biscuits. Class Cost: $47 Materials Cost: $20

THIS SATURDAY!
Cooking Fresh from the Farmer's Market
with Suzanne Lemagie
Saturday, March 8
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Discover new seasonal foods and experiment with familiar foods. Meet at the Santa Barbara Farmer's Market for an educational shopping experience, then return to the kitchen to prepare purchased ingredients. Class Cost: $27 Materials Cost: $15

The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Winter Term continues through March 22! We offer many evening, weekday and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops starting and ending throughout the term. Register today at www.sbcc.edu/CLL