Last night's meal might have best the best surprise of the week. I found a recipe for a summer squash and potato torte and used it as a rough guide. Now, I've never made a torte nor have I ever cooked squash, so I was a little nervous that it was going to be one of those meals that I put a bunch of work into then it comes time to eat and it's disappointing. But oh contraire my friend.
The recipe takes a bit of time because you have to slice a bunch of stuff, then do a little mixing, but it's definitely worth it. I also cooked up some sausage so at least there'd be something I'd like and I think it really helped to add flavor. Once you have everything prepped, you just build layers and pop it in the oven for a bit. The smell that fills your house is worth the work... I kept taking deep breaths just to take in the waft. The end result was so dang good. I mean, go-back-for-seconds good. The texture is awesome between the crispiness of the outside of the sliced goodness, while everything kept a soft interior and the sausage added a nice contrast. Try this... you won't be disappointed.
potato, squash & sausage torte
based on this recipe from bon appetit
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup semi-firm cheese
1 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4-6 new potatoes, thinly sliced
2 small summer squash, thinly sliced
1/4 lb sausage (or about 2 links)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 375°F.
1
Butter 9-inch baking dish. Toss cheese, flour, thyme, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
2
Layer half the potatoes in rows in bottom of 1 prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Layer half the squash in rows atop potatoes. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle with half the cheese mixture. Add all the sausage and repeat potato, squash and cheese layer.
3
Sprinkle onions over top and cover with foil. Bake about 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake uncovered until tortes begin to brown and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes longer. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cool. Cover with foil and chill. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.)
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market week: potato, squash & sausage torte
Last night's meal might have best the best surprise of the week. I found a recipe for a summer squash and potato torte and used it as a rough guide. Now, I've never made a torte nor have I ever cooked squash, so I was a little nervous that it was going to be one of those meals that I put a bunch of work into then it comes time to eat and it's disappointing. But oh contraire my friend.
The recipe takes a bit of time because you have to slice a bunch of stuff, then do a little mixing, but it's definitely worth it. I also cooked up some sausage so at least there'd be something I'd like and I think it really helped to add flavor. Once you have everything prepped, you just build layers and pop it in the oven for a bit. The smell that fills your house is worth the work... I kept taking deep breaths just to take in the waft. The end result was so dang good. I mean, go-back-for-seconds good. The texture is awesome between the crispiness of the outside of the sliced goodness, while everything kept a soft interior and the sausage added a nice contrast. Try this... you won't be disappointed.
potato, squash & sausage torte
based on this recipe from bon appetit
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup semi-firm cheese
1 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4-6 new potatoes, thinly sliced
2 small summer squash, thinly sliced
1/4 lb sausage (or about 2 links)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 375°F.
1
Butter 9-inch baking dish. Toss cheese, flour, thyme, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
2
Layer half the potatoes in rows in bottom of 1 prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Layer half the squash in rows atop potatoes. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle with half the cheese mixture. Add all the sausage and repeat potato, squash and cheese layer.
3
Sprinkle onions over top and cover with foil. Bake about 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake uncovered until tortes begin to brown and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes longer. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cool. Cover with foil and chill. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.)
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August 13th, 2008 at 6:43 am
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