Рецепт Savory Tarts - with ease if you please

What is it about savory that we just can't get enough of? When done right, it just doesn't get any better. The wonderful thing about savory is that no matter where you live, there are a bounty of recipes that will satisfy those cravings. And what do we usually do when we crave savory? Well, most of us don't do it right. We want it quick and easy; however, so many times quick and easy means running to the freezer or convenience store and grabbing a frozen packaged precooked item, popping it into the microwave and two minutes later, presto! It's ready.

The next time you settle for "presto", think about reading the nutritional facts on the back of the package. When was the last time you read that label that should sometimes come with a skull and cross bones with a warning, that gives you the good and bad news about what you're about to consume? Can we talk sodium? Some servings of those savory, quick foods can contain nearly an entire day's worth of sodium, an ingredient that can be more dangerous to your health than fat. It's also amazing to note the amount of sugar contained in some of those quick fixes for cravings.

All in all, you know you can do better in the kitchen with minimal effort and ingredients to fulfill the need to satisfy your savory cravings. And the fact that you have control over and know what's going into your creation, is all the better for you and your health. With proper fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices, you can turn a savory tart for example, into a not-to-bad-for-your-health dish. About the only thing you have to worry about is the puff pastry, which admittedly, is a bit over the top in regards to fats; however, with careful planning, you can counter the bad with the good you put into your filling. Using herbs instead of salt will minimize the sodium intake. Using low fat or part skim milk cheese will balance out the added fat in the crust. And using tasty vegetables, properly prepared, will provide a wonderful bouquet of savory flavors. Roasted red peppers, olives, shallots, and garlic offer wonderful taste enhancers that will satisfy your yearning for a savory bite.

This vegetable tart is a wonderful idea to satisfy you taste buds. It's also easy to prepare, doesn't take but a bit of time to cook, and certainly will be welcomed open mouth by your loved ones. These tarts are great because you can prepare variations of the one you're about to be presented with. The sky is the limit as to what ingredients work well.

First things first, thaw out 2 sheets of puff pastry for about 2 hours. You will want to gather all your ingredients and cooking hardware together, called "mise en place" in the culinary world. This will make for an easy time in the kitchen. Next, take out a nice chilled bottle of white wine of your choice and pour yourself a nice glass. This will make for a happy time in the kitchen (one can't forget the well being of the chef). Finally, preheat your oven to 425 (210c) about 20 minutes before your tarts are ready to be baked. As for the hardware, here's what you want:

1 frying pan (9 inch diameter)
4 tart pans (4 to 6 inch diameter)
1 cookie sheet (to set the tart pans on) or foil sheet
1 stirring utensil
1 cooking brush
1 medium cutting board

If you don't have tart pans, don't fret. You can simply prepare the tarts directly on the cookie sheet. It won't look as pretty and round, but it'll work. Tart pans are relatively inexpensive and you can usually purchase them in sets of 4 for less than $20. It's something you should add to your kitchen if you don't already own some. Purchasing different sizes allows you to have plenty of flexibility when preparing dishes like this, as well as sweet dessert creations.