Cabbage Onion And Sweet Pepper Tart Food

CABBAGE, ONION AND SWEET PEPPER TART

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt and the peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the onion and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes, and add the cabbage. Stir together, add salt to taste, cover and cook, stirring often, for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cabbage is very tender and sweet. Add the garlic and tomato paste and continue to cook, uncovered, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 10-inch tart pan or cake pan and line with the dough. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a large bowl, add salt and pepper to taste and stir in the vegetables and cheese. Mix together well and scrape into the pie shell.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CABBAGE AND CARAMELIZED ONION TART

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle and soften, about three minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Stir everything together, turn the heat to low, cover and cook slowly for 45 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are very soft, sweet and light brown.Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat in another large skillet. Add the cabbage. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to wilt, then add salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is tender and fragrant. Stir in the onions, simmer together uncovered for about five minutes or until there is no longer any liquid in the pan, and remove from the heat.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 9- or 10-inch tart pan and line with the dough. Beat the eggs and milk in a bowl and season with salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) and pepper. Stir in the onions, cabbage and cheese, and combine well. Scrape into the tart pan, and place in the oven. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until the top is lightly browned.

FRIED CABBAGE WITH CARROTS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat a very large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to paper towels, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
• Add additional oil to the pan if needed. Add the onion, carrot and peppers and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and garlic and saute until the cabbage begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the hot sauce and bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon, and season with salt and pepper.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND ROASTED RED PEPPER TART

Steps:

• Dough:.
• Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Stir 1 cup bread flour and 1 tablespoon oil into yeast mixture. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until bubbly.
• Stir in 1/2 cup bread flour, whole wheat flour, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); dough will feel tacky. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into the dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Topping:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, thyme sprigs, garlic, and bay leaves; cook for 15 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
• Preheat broiler.
• While onion is cooking, cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Roll the dough into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Place the dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top with the onion mixture and the chopped bell pepper. Sprinkle with black pepper. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool slightly. Sprinkle with chopped thyme. Cut into 8 squares, and cut each square in half diagonally. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

SOUTHERN CABBAGE SALAD WITH SWEET ONION AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix vegetables in a large bowl.
• Thoroughly combine lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper; whisk in oil.
• Fold into vegetables.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Store up to 12 hours in the refrigerator to marry flavors.
• Return to room temperature before serving.

RED CABBAGE AND ONION TARTS

Steps:

• Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon thyme in a food processor. Add butter, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 minutes. With the motor running, slowly pour in ice water until mixture holds together when squeezed. Wrap in plastic, and press into a flat disk. Chill until firm.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, and cook until soft. Add cabbage; reduce heat. Add 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons thyme, vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Uncover, turn heat up, and cook until liquid is gone.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Quarter dough, and roll into 5-inch circles. Fit into 4-inch flan rings. Add filling, and scatter cheese on top. Fold over pastry edges. Chill until firm. Bake 15 to 20 minutes; serve hot.