Culinary Delight: A Summer Twist on Classic Dishes
- The article features comforting recipes by renowned English food writer Nigel Slater, focusing on broad bean toasts and cheesecake tart.
- These dishes are suggested for enjoying during the relaxed days of summer.
- The recipes aim to provide a calming lunch experience.
This week, a refreshing summer rendition of the classic beans on toast has been crafted, featuring a creamy broad bean mash infused with mint and lemon, served atop dark rye toast. The preparation begins by boiling the broad beans for 4-6 minutes, after which they are blended with olive oil to achieve a smooth consistency. The dish is elegantly presented with a drizzle of olive oil on the toast, topped with the broad bean cream, and accompanied by whole broad beans and green beans for added texture. In addition to the beans on toast, a delectable tart is also on the menu. The pastry is made by combining flour and butter in a food processor until it resembles fine crumbs. An egg yolk, icing sugar, and a small amount of water are then added to form a dough. After rolling out the pastry, it is placed in a tart tin, lined with foil and baking beans, and baked for approximately 20 minutes. Once the pastry is dry, it is removed from the oven for further preparation. The tart filling consists of a blend of ricotta and cream cheese, sweetened with sugar and vanilla, and combined with a lightly beaten egg and cornflour. This mixture is poured into the pre-baked pastry case and smoothed out. To finish, cherries are halved and stoned, with some placed on top of the tart while the rest are served in a bowl, adding a burst of flavor and color to the dish.