It’s impossible to leave the Farmers Market at this time of year with anything less than several kilos of tomatoes. The array of varieties in September is dizzying. Of course I always buy way more than I can possibly eat.
Whenever I buy too much of any fruit, the answer is always a galette. (free form tart). Why not a savoury galette with tomatoes? I start with my favourite galette dough. It has a bit of cornmeal in it for a touch of crunch and some sour cream to add richness and tenderness.
Feel free to use whatever tomatoes you have on hand. I made some larger galettes with regular sized tomatoes and a few smaller ones with cherry and grape tomatoes.
The galettes come together quite quickly. Basil pesto, grated pecorino romano cheese and some milky ricotta form the base. Tomatoes go next. The rim of the galette is brushed in egg wash and sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning. (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dehydrated onion, garlic and salt.)
I like to lightly salt the tomatoes after slicing them and lay them on some paper towels for a few minutes. This helps to release their juices so the galette isn’t too juicy. About 50 minutes in a hot oven and they are done. I love them best just warm or at room temperature, which makes them a great make ahead meal.
Sounds very delicious, Cindy, and your tomatoes look beautiful. I find it very hard to get tasty tomatoes here, even at the market. We’re currently researching good types to plant in the garden next year, so there’s hope for a tomato galette in 2021 🙂
Thanks Kiki. Where do you live? I have gardened in the past but I really hated doing everything involved, except for harvesting! I am tempted to try growing my own micro herbs next year. They are just so pretty in photos!!
Cindy…..your photography is truly beautiful as your recipes are delicious. Hoping there will
Be a cook book on the horizon !
Thanks Cathy! I am really loving the photography side of blogging. I have never really been interested in writing a cookbook. Just not my thing. Hope you are staying safe and healthy.
That is so pretty! Seriously. I could frame those photos! I’m trying to depend on my garden for tomatoes, but it’s not fully behaving… Love the seasoning on the crust!
I live in Oklahoma. Not by choice! Nah, I take that back. But summers are rough here. Gardening is work. You have to do it for that harvest!