Monday, September 10, 2012

Antipasto di Torta di Pere e Ricotta... Pear & Ricotta Appetizer Tart...


I always like to use Seasonal ingredients in my cooking. With Fall in the air,  Pears are an obvious choice,  and one of my favorite  Fall Fruits.  I sauteed the Pear Halves in a little Butter and Rosemary...


 I make fresh Ricotta several times a week and had a little left over,   which was perfect,  because it was a little firmer than if I had just made it.  I made a small tart shell from purchased Puff Pastry,   filled the Pastry with the Ricotta which I mixed with a little honey,  and topped with the Sauteed Pears...

Then I topped it all off  with a few Candied Walnuts which I had made the day before.  I baked the Tart for about 15 minutes...

Jim said it was one of his Favorite  Appetizers...

Fruit, Nuts, Cheese, classic combination...  Seriously Delicious...
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10 comments:

  1. Susan HawthorneSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Mary- that appetizer looks delish! I am going to try it! Susan at Romancing the Home

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  2. Linda @ Life and LindaSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Hello Mary, it's a please to meet you. I am your newest follower. Your recipe and photos are lovely. I am getting into of mood for baking. I love Italian food. I always appreciate new recipes too!

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  3. ClaudetteSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Finalmente riesco a leggerti con calma ...complimenti per le immagini e per le ricette!Mi incuriosiscono le ricette più americane che io conosco poco. Sicuramnete ne proverò qualcuna.
    A presto, Claudette

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  4. Julie MarieSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Hello Mary... ooh, those pears look delish!... thank you so much for visiting my blog, as now I have found yours... it is lovely!... I am signing on as your newest follower... xoxo Julie Marie

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  5. Julie MarieSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Hello Mary... ooh, those pears look delish!... thank you so much for visiting my blog, as now I have found yours... it is lovely!... I am signing on as your newest follower... xoxo Julie Marie

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  6. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda SteelSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Ohh Mary that looks divine!!!!! So thrilled to have found your blog! Warmest wishes from this old farmhouse in England - Glenda

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  7. ♥ClaudiaSeptember 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    ....Maryyyyyyy!!!! viene l'acquolina solo a guardare le foto, la devo assolutamente provare!!
    Hugs, Claudia

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  8. TittiSeptember 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    great recipe that makes me mouth water! Thank you for your visit so I got to know your blog full of lovely recipes, I am from Puglia.
    I join to your blog,
    Hello Titti, with hand with love

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  9. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    This looks so good - I will have to try it soon. Thank you!! I love your blog

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  10. AnonymousNovember 25, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    MARIA, MIA BELLA CUGINA [CUCINA]... THIS BLOG IS SO LOVELY AS WAS YOUR BEAUTIFUL LUNCHEON IN YOUR TOSCAN GARDEN. HOW CAN I BE SO BLEST TO HAVE SUCH A TESORO COUSIN IN MY LIFE. LOVE YOU SO MUCH, FRANCESCA DI I.B.

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