California Torte Recipes

CALIFORNIA TORTE

Steps:

• Line a one-quart dish with plastic wrap.
• Place the garlic and cheeses in a food processor, and process.
• Add oil and thyme, and process again until well combined.
• Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the dish.
• Then spread the pesto over the cheese.
• Spread another 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the pesto.
• Next, layer with the chopped red peppers.
• Finish with the final layer of cheese.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hrs.
• When ready to serve, unmold onto serving plate and garnish with additional red pepper strips, and fresh herbs (thyme or basil) if desired.
• Serve with crackers or raw veggies.

CA SIZZLES TIJUANA TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Brown ground beef with onion. Drain grease.
• Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, salsa, green chiles and taco seasoning to the meat and mix well.
• Tear tortillas into pieces and lay in bottom of 9x9-inch dish. Spoon 1/3 of emat sauce on top of tortillas and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese. Layer 2 more times with tortillas, meat sauce and cheese.
• Top with remaining Cheddar cheese, covering entire top.
• Bake 30-45 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.