MINI ZUCCHINI TARTS
September 26, 2011 in savoury tarts and pies, Vegetables
I thoroughly enjoyed the Good Food and Wine show in Gauteng over the weekend – was impressed with the clever marketing strategy of having the booze tasting at the entrance so that you are nicely mellowed and the word budget becomes blurry and is soon forgotten as one enjoys the new tasting experiences.
My friend, Elizabeth
My sister, Pepe
Alvin Quah and me – Elizabeth had not gotten the first shot and this was a retake – Alvin was so sweet and patient.
Some of my purchases – readymade cocktails (no need to fuss about making your own) and frozen shots.
My one non-alcoholic purchase – this delicious, refreshing lemonade.
My gorgeous gifts from Pepe
Elizabeth doing a mock demo for Huletts.
I also managed to get some pics with Sharon Glass who was promoting her new cookbooks as well as with Tina Bester, Huletts chef, who is known as the queen of tarts and is my inspiration for the mini zucchini tarts.
This is one of my favorite ways of serving zucchini and carrots – adults also enjoy dishes with hidden vegetables. This is ideal for lunch boxes and without the ham or bacon is ideal for Meatless Mondays.
MINI ZUCCHINI TARTS
muffin pan tarts
1 ½ cups of grated zucchini (baby marrow)
½ cup of grated carrots (or sweet potato or pumpkin instead of the carrots)
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup self-raising flour
1 tsp tomato paste
1 stock cube ( I used a veg stock cube)
¼ cup milk
1 tsp each of rosemary, basil and oregano
Ham/bacon (optional)
Preheat oven 180C.
Grease 4 min tarts pans or a muffin tray with spray and cook.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix well.
Spoon the mixture into 4 mini tarts or muffin pan.
Bake for 20 minutes ( muffin pan) or approximately 30 minutes in mini tart pans until golden brown.
Serve warm or cold with a salad or as a side dish.
tandy.sinclair said on September 26, 2011
so glad you enjoyed the show!
pinkpolkadot said on September 26, 2011
The Zucchini tartlets look great!!! I am sure that the Food and Wine show in Johannesburg must have been great!!
Collywolly said on September 26, 2011
Sounds like you had a lot of fun at the show! Awesome mitzi. And those little tartlets look fabulous. I will have to give them a try xx
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Kitchengirl said on September 27, 2011
What a great show! LOoks like you had a fan time
Zabwan said on September 27, 2011
Those little tarts look delicious, Mitzi, and your photos are all great! Glad you had such fun
sharonsmit2 said on September 27, 2011
I missed out on the Show again – next year I will definitely be going – no budget restraints (I hope).
Sounds like you had a fab time and meeting Alvin! Awesome!!
Sous-Chef said on September 27, 2011
Those tarts look great! Glad you enjoyed the show, I found the Durban one too crowded and it spoilt it for me.
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
I also had good company – it does make a difference.
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
The shows were all booked out by friday – its interesting to see how many people enjoy ths particular show.
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
Thanks – these are popular with my family and the ingredients are everyday stuff.
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
Went early enough so it was not too crowded and stall owners were not too tired – was a great show, Caro.
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
Thanks, Zabwan
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
Its not easy to get around shows with small children. I did enjoy it – thanks, Sharon.
mitzireddy said on September 28, 2011
Thanks, Sue – sorry that u the crowds put u off.