Tomato Tarte

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1 sheet or roll of puff pastry
5 medium fresh ripe tomatoes
3 tsp Dijon mustard
Half cup breadcrumbs
Half cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Herbs of Provence
3 tbsp drizzled olive oil
Salt and pepper
Lay out the pastry on a lined baking sheet. Fold back the edges half an inch to create a crust along the edges. Prick a few holes using a fork.
Spoon and spread the mustard on the bottom of the pastry. Spread it nicely with the spoon or use a pastry brush.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, and then the breadcrumbs, enough to lightly cover the whole surface area.
Slice the tomatoes medium thin, and arrange on the pastry with slight overlap.
Sprinkle with herbs then drizzle with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bake in oven at 400°F – 200°C for 20 minutes
Leave to rest 10 minutes before serving warm.
**My own notes:** I haven’t followed this exact recipe before, but I’ve made very similar versions a couple of times for parties—this is a great dish to make as an appetizer if you’re throwing a party in your home. My recommendation is to try to press some of the excess water out of your tomatoes. How do I do this? I will salt the tomato slices in advance and let them sit for a while, then gently press them between sturdy paper towels or dish towels to absorb the excess water. This decreases your risk of excess water getting sopped up by the pastry.
Also, don’t worry about using store-bought puff pastry vs. making it at home. In my opinion, it’s not really worth it to try to make your own puff pastry. You’ll get better results from store-bought. Two decent brands are Dufour and Pepperidge Farm. **Dufour** uses butter, so you might find that preferable, but **Pepperidge Farm** is cheaper and both brands have good texture, so it all depends on what you value.
If you’re wondering what **Herbes de Provence** refers to, it’s a blend of herbs rosemary, thyme, marjoram, [savory] and oregano. These herbs are also really easy to grow, so it’s easy to make your own Herbes de Provence blend at home. I grow lavender and will also throw the leaves in there sometimes, as well.
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