Peach Ricotta Tart

I was so happy to have this recipe featured yesterday on a website I love, A Cup of Jo, as “The Best Peach Tart You’ll Ever Have”!. This peach tart (technically a galette) is simple, pretty and delicious! Just roll out one store bought pie crust (or make your own, if you fancy). I used the kind that comes rolled in the long red Pillsbury box in the refrigerated section. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over the dough, leaving about a 1 inch border. Sprinkle the ricotta with a bit of cinnamon and sugar, then layer thinly sliced peaches over the cheese. Fold and pinch the corners over to make a little crust, then bake for 20 minutes or so on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees until browned. Before serving, I like to drizzle a little good olive oil and add a pinch of coarse sea salt to each slice.

You’ll need: 1 (pre-made) crust, 2 to 3 peaches (no need to peel), 1 small tub ricotta, cinnamon, sugar, olive oil, sea salt. Bon appetit!

by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Summer in the Woods

The garden is beginning to fruit and the berries are ripening on the vine. As the afternoon sun pours into the cabin, we prepare for a meal outdoors.

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Photo of Erin in the kitchen is by Hank Jacobs

Rosemary Mushroom Skewers

Rosemary Mushroom Kebabs are great on the BBQ or you can roast them in the oven. Using rosemary sprigs (instead of wooden or metal skewers) will herb-infuse your vegetables as they cook. I stacked mushrooms, marinated tofu and bell peppers on mine- but you can literally put anything on them, even meat. If you can find a rosemary bush, it’s preferable to pick the sprigs yourself, as the stems will be heartier than the store bought kind, and easier to poke through veggies. Cut veggies big, so they won’t fall apart as you “string” them.  Remember certain items cook faster than others, so separate them onto different kebabs if necessary. Serve your results on top of rice, or alone with a (yogurt? tahini?) dipping sauce.

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Broiled Stone Fruit

I was so happy to get nectarines, plums and apricots in the CSA box this week. This is a quick and easy summer dessert- it also works great on the grill if you’re BBQing. When you broil these fruits, all the juices come out and they soften slightly.  Sprinkling a bit of sugar before you pop them in the oven adds a carmely coating. Broilers are different, so watch closely and take them out right when they start to blister a bit. As for the cinnamon cream, you can make your own whipped cream, but I used store bought. Cool whip, greek yogurt, creme fraiche or ice cream also work!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Corn & Cauliflower Tacos

You can tell it’s summer when corn shows up in your CSA box. Sweet and crunchy- nothing like it!  Roast it up with a little cauliflower to make a tasty, light taco filling (no beans, rice or meat needed!).  Flour or corn tortillas work, and you could use sour cream instead of greek yogurt. For hot sauce, I used good ol’ Tapatio.

In the colder months, this works well with frozen corn.

Find this recipe in The Forest Feast cookbook

Enjoy!