Have you ever observed carefully bar scenes in the movies? Sometimes there is
a group of friends taking about their boring married life; occasionally two
people are solving murder mystery; at times they are just smuggling things. Overall in movies bars plays
very important character ;) Thus when
I was in India, these bar clips in the movies fascinated me and I always desired to visit one. That doesn't mean that I am a bar person- not at all. I
only wanted to enter in these royal, old, rustic bars and observe the
happenings carefully. Well the real world is very different from movies :)
After multiple stopovers at many bars in London, I could
gulp beers easily. One day I tasted cider at the local bar and I liked it
instantly. Now, beers or cider? I have only one answer- cider. This amazing
drink has to be made or let’s say fermented carefully. After a quick search on the net, I
found that organic ciders are the best. To be organic the apples must come from
orchards in which no pesticides have been used and is free from preservatives.
Fortunately there is one company which produces cider that
is rich and free from any kinds of adulteration. I am talking about Luscombe Drinks, who have been making delicious drinks since 1975. Based on a farm in
deepest Devon, all of their drinks are crafted with exceptional care and
integrity. They manufacture soft drinks, beers and ciders. I am going to enlighten just a perfect genuine drink-cider
Luscombe Organic Devon Cider is made without the usual added chemicals
that stabilize ciders. No added Sulphites - unusually. As soon as I opened
the bottle-the nose could only be described as heavenly. I would even go as far
as saying divine (in my very best posh accent). Amazing earthy apples varietals
leaped out of the glass with impeccable clarity. Just after the first quaff,
it felt that it has been fermented to perfection. The right dry structured
taste, the exact zingy formation; the polite yellow colour –was all to die for.
I sniffed and guzzled the first bottle in one go.
Anything spicy, cheesy would be a perfect match for this dry
cider. The first dish that popped in my mind was pizza. But who had so much
time? My creative mind punched me to make a tart keeping in mind the idea of
pizza-Crispy base, roasted vegetables, melted cheese and a touch of herbs. I wasn't
wrong, this tart is outstanding from others and is the quickest pizza you
can ever make. Winter cuddles, spicy tart and a cider to drink, in the comfort
of your home- ah what more could I have asked for!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons pizza sauce (I used this)
1 tablespoon dried herbs (oregano, basil and thyme)
¼ cup mozzarella cheese
1 tomato chopped in rings
1 small onion chopped in rings
½ cup colored bell
peppers sliced
¼ teaspoon black pepper crushed
¼ teaspoon chilly flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
1 Puff Pastry Sheet (substitute
with homemade or store bought pie crust)
2 cups rice
Method:
Line a baking tray with wax/parchment paper or foil. Brush it with butter/oil. Place 1 frozen puff pastry sheet on it and allow it to thaw.
Place a grease-proof paper on top of the pastry case and fill with rice. Just roll the edges to shape it like a plate.
Bake for 10 minutes till it is light golden in color.
Remove the rice and the grease-proof
paper. Apply pizza sauce in the base and they arrange half of the tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.
Cover it with cheese, mixed herbs, black pepper, chilli flakes and salt.
Arrange the remaining vegetables on it.
Bake it again for 5-8 minutes or till vegetables is roasted and cheese is melted.
Cut in squares and serve hot.
Notes:
Substitute
pizza sauce with tomato ketchup or even pesto.
Any shape
can be given to the tart.
This can be
made in tart moulds as well. Carefully roll the pastry sheet and lie it on
greased tart tins/ moulds and then follow the method.
This can be
prepared beforehand. Just keep in the hot oven for 2 minutes and serve.
Taste:
Cheesy, spicy
and crsip.
Disclaimer: I was not paid or told to write positive review. The post is based on my experience and is unbiased. Thanking Luscombe Drinks for sending Cider to review.
Wow! looks yumm.
ReplyDeleteA very unique pizza but delicious nevertheless. Wel done!
ReplyDeletewow, its looking yummy,feel like tasting it.
ReplyDeletePuff pastry makes it easy to make this bread, isn't it? Will try it soon.
ReplyDeletewow that is a wonderful pizza tart. Like ur photography.
ReplyDeletedelicious pizza love it.
ReplyDeleteVery tempting pizza tart ...
ReplyDeleteWonderful pizza tart :) just love it..
ReplyDeleteThe pizza tart looks so good, love all the clicks :)
ReplyDeleteWow! looks yummy...
ReplyDeleteSo colourful and tempting!
ReplyDeletefabulous recipe with a splendid work on your presentation is clearly visible thanks for haring dear :)
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