Hi! I'm Daen, the internet’s garlic and olive oil girl and the creator behind Daen’s Kitchen. I am a Mediterranean inspired home cook with Italian and Spanish roots, and I have built a community of over 8 million people who love simple yet impressive and delicious Mediterranean food. My cooking is all about big flavours, approachable recipes and the little foundations that make home cooking feel effortless. Expect lots of garlic confit, no knead focaccia, homemade breadcrumbs, one pot orzos, olive oil cakes and all the nostalgic dishes I grew up with.
My favourite way to use heirloom tomatoes
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Hello Reader, To all my American friends enjoying tomato season, I see you. I see your gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and all your delicious tomato recipes. And yes, I am very very jealous. There is something so magical about tomato season. For most of the year, tomatoes are just... tomatoes. But for a few short months they become sweet, juicy and bursting with flavour. They're so good that they barely need anything done to them. Which is exactly why I love this tart and what I would be making if it were tomato season here. Although, I did get my hands on some beautiful heirloom tomatoes at the grocer the other day! This tart has a buttery, flaky pastry, a creamy cheddar filling and layers of beautiful heirloom tomatoes baked until just set. I finish it with a drizzle of sour cream, a little parmesan and fresh thyme, and somehow something so simple ends up looking like you ordered it from a little café in the Italian countryside. One of my biggest tips is to salt the tomatoes before they go into the tart. They'll release quite a bit of moisture, which means your pastry stays beautifully crisp instead of going soggy. It's such a simple step but it makes all the difference. If you've been looking for a recipe to celebrate tomato season, this is the one.
If you make it, I'd absolutely love to see your photos. Tag me on Instagram or reply to this email because I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing all the different colours and shapes of heirloom tomatoes you find. Enjoy, Daen xoxo ✨ Join my Cookbook Club✨ |
Daen's Kitchen
Hi! I'm Daen, the internet’s garlic and olive oil girl and the creator behind Daen’s Kitchen. I am a Mediterranean inspired home cook with Italian and Spanish roots, and I have built a community of over 8 million people who love simple yet impressive and delicious Mediterranean food. My cooking is all about big flavours, approachable recipes and the little foundations that make home cooking feel effortless. Expect lots of garlic confit, no knead focaccia, homemade breadcrumbs, one pot orzos, olive oil cakes and all the nostalgic dishes I grew up with.
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