Leek Tart With Herbes De Provence Recipes

LEEK TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Line a 9-inch pie pan with dough. Clean and trim leeks, and julienne. Melt the butter, add leeks and season and cook covered over medium to low heat for 20 minutes until softened. Mix the eggs and cream and all but 1/4 cup of the cheese and add the cooled leeks. Pour into pie shell, top with cheese and bake for 40 minutes.
• BRAISED LEEKS
• In an 8-inch skilled saute leeks in butter. Add chicken broth to almost cover. Cover pan, and to cook for about 20 minutes, until tender. Remove leeks to a platter. Reduce cooking liquid, pour over platter of leeks and garnish with fresh thyme.
• FRIZZLED LEEKS
• Heat oil to hot, but not smoking. Toss julienned leeks with some flour in a bowl. Add to hot oil and fry. Can be used as a garnish.

NEW POTATOES WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE, LEMON AND COARSE SALT

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large sauce pan or medium stockpot with salted water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes, depending on size.
• Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the herbs de Provence, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 seconds.
• Add drained potatoes, coarse salt, and lemon juice; stir well to coat.
• Cook tossing and stirring constantly, until the potatoes are heated through, 1- 2 minutes.
• Season with pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.
• For advance Preparation: You can boil the potatoes and let them stand for up to one hour at room temperature before completing the recipe.
• Or, you can refrigerate the boiled potatoes overnight.
• Bring them to room temperature and finish the recipe.

LEEK TART WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE

Steps:

• Rinse the leeks WELL to remove any grit.
• Saute the leeks in the olive oil over medium heat for a few minutes to soften. Add the garlic and saute another minute.
• Remove pan from heat and add the bell pepper, Dijon mustard, and herbes de Provence. Cool mixture slightly then stir in the cheese. Set aside.
• Prepare the pie crust and place into a oiled ovenproof pie plate.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spoon the leek/cheese mixture into the center of the piecrust, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold border up over leek mixture. Brush milk onto top of crust border. Sprinkle with the nuts. Season with salt and white pepper.
• Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool 10 minutes on baking sheet.
• Cut tart into 12 wedges. Your choice to serve warm or at room temperature.