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Step by Step to a Savory Crostata
Zucchini Crostata with Ricotta-Lemon Filling
When most of us hear “crostata” we think of dessert, and a sweet crust topped with sugary fruit, caramelized and bubbling from its time in the oven. Rustic and free form, these open face tarts are good for main dishes too. Savory crusts topped with cheese, meats, and vegetables make simple, unfussy lunches, portable picnics, and satisfying light suppers.
Start with the crust. Lose the sugar, and you are on your way. Switch out some of the all-purpose flour for something with more character and bite, a little whole wheat flour, or perhaps rye flour or semolina. Add a hint of nutmeg, and seal the deal by substituting olive oil for butter. You are home free and dining savory. This olive oil pastry is the ultimate no-hassle crust. Quick to make, sturdy and easy to roll out, you’ll be glad to have this one in your repertoire.
Here I have used fresh ricotta atop the pastry base. The ricotta, flecked with lemon zest and delightfully fragrant lemon thyme, is dotted with sautéed pancetta and green onions, making a delightful medium for thinly sliced zucchini coins and a generous sprinkling of one of Abruzzo’s finest olive oils, Agrumato Lemon. The lemon scented oil adds bright notes of citrus while keeping Read the remainder of this entry »
White Peach Crostata
There’s no doubt about it. Come summer, the luscious peach rocks the fruit world. Succulent and heavily scented, sporting their peachy blush, they are piled high at Farmer’s Markets and grocery stores everywhere. Their message is “Summer has Arrived.” Read the remainder of this entry »
Crostata di albicocche e amaretti
Apricot and Amaretti Tart
Summer stone fruit is coming in, and if you want to dress it up, try this crostata. It’s apricot season now, but if you miss the window, fear not. This crostata will work beautifully all through summer – plums, peaches and nectarines are great here. And once fall and winter bring a chill to the air, try apples and pears. This is the original all weather dessert. Read the remainder of this entry »