If you love tomatoes and okra there is no reason not to make this. The savory herbed crust is reminiscent of a biscuit. Roasted tomatoes and okra are tucked into a cheesy spread to make a perfect summer treat. Serve with a green salad and you have a perfect alfresco outing.

Tomato Tart

Ingredients:

• one tart dough recipe
• 2 lbs of tomatoes assorted sizes and color
• handful of okra
• 3/4 c white cheddar shredded
• 8 oz cream cheese soft
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c heavy cream (enough to loosen the cheese mixture)
• garlic
• jalapeno
• cracked black pepper
• pecans (optional)

Instruction:

• tart dough par baked (link to technique page)
• cream shredded cheddar, cream cheese, heavy cream, and eggs.
• mix in the garlic, jalapeno, salt, and pepper (go easy, you season again). spread on the bottom of pie shells.
• lay tomatoes and okra artfully on top pressing the vegetables into the cheese so it squishes around the sides.
• brush top with olive oil and season again with salt and pepper.
• bake for 20 minutes or until the veggies are roasted and soft and the cheese is bubbling.
• let cool to almost room temp before serving