Fig Tartines

A group of my friends get together every month or so for a dinner/pot luck/ cooking party we call Chez Bushwick. While we were cooking I made a quick munchie which was a great snack for the chefs.

Ingredients

• 4 Figs
• 1 Loaf of bread
• 1 Cup of Ricotta cheese (Here’s a great recipe for homemade ricotta)
• Honey
• Salt

Instructions

1. Cut the bread
2. Spread cheese on bread
3. Thinly slice figs and place on bread
4. Sprinkle with honey and salt
5. EAT!

Zucchini Ricotta Tart

I have a few group of friends that throw dinner parties. And I love it cause it not only does it give me an excuse to cook, it means there will be people to actually taste the food! I actually thought this was bit bland, but it went really fast.

Ingredients

Crust

• *1 1/4 Cup Flour
• *1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Corn Starch
• *1/4 teaspoon Salt
• *6 tablespoons Butter Diced

Filling

• *1 Egg
• *2 Small Zucchini, Sliced Into Thin Circles
• *1 Tablespoon Tablespoon Olive Oil
• *Salt & Pepper
• *1 1/2 Cup Fresh Ricotta
• *3 Ounces Goat Cheese At Room Temperature
• *3  Large Eggs
• *1 Cup Milk
• *1 Lemon Zest

Cooking Directions

Crust

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch and one-fourth teaspoon salt.
2. 2. Cut the butter until it is in very tiny bits.
3. 3. Add one egg and mix with a fork until a dough forms. (I usually use my hands until the dough forms.
4. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12-inch circle.
5. 5. Place the dough in a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan and press to remove any air bubbles. Crimp the edges
6. 6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. No parbaking required.

Filling

1. 1. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and cook the zucchini rounds until tender.
2. 2. Remove from the pan and place evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.
3. 3. In a mixing bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, goat cheese, eggs, lemon zest and milk.
4. 4. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the zucchini.
5. 5. Arrange another layer of Zucchini at the top
6. 6. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until the edges are firm to touch and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.