JULY 4 - NEW RED WHITE AND BLUE RECIPES
It's that time again. No, I don't mean the time when it is so hot you can't turn on an oven. I am talking about the time of year when all creative cooks are racking their brains to come up with RED, WHITE and BLUE dishes. Usually these dishes end up being desserts made with red berries, blue berries and sugar, or coconut, or whipped cream, or some other yummy WHITE food.
I have gotten in the groove (rut?) these past few years of making a delicious flag tart from Martha Stewart. Although it is gorgeous and tasty, it involves making two tart doughs, having special tart pans, and many hours of refrigerating (in and out). Regardless, everyone should try it once because it is definitely worth the work.
This year, though, I decided to make something other than dessert. I wanted a dish that would be easy to make with the kids, but still be interesting. After buying tons of vegetables that could qualify the flag colors, I set to work and this is what I came up with. There is also an adult version (see pic below).
What is your favorite 4th of July dish?
KIDS FLATBREAD FLAG
INGREDIENTS - amounts will vary depending on the size you make, but one pint of each of the veggies, 1 package of bread and 1 lb. each of the cheeses will be a good start for 4 small tarts.
NOTE: you can toss the extra potato slices with salt, pepper and olive oil and bake for 5 minutes, for some tasty blue chips.
baby purple potatoes
cherry tomatoes
fresh mozzarella cheese
ricotta cheese
flatbread or pita bread
olive oil
feta cheese
Thinly slice potatoes on a mandoline or carefully by hand. Slice tomatoes into thin rounds. Cut mozzarella into 1/4" cubes. Cut bread into a rectangle (size of your choice) and brush with olive oil on both sides.
Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese onto the bread. Layer potatoes on the top quarter of the bread. Line the tomatoes and mozzarella across in alternating rows. Brush the top with olive oil and season with salt (black pepper will ruin the look, so if you use pepper, use white pepper) and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes at 375.
The potatoes will curl up slightly during baking. If you wish, you can press them for 5 or 10 minutes with a weighted spatula until they flatten.
ADULT FLATBREAD FLAG
For this version, use beets and radishes (they are great cooked) in place of the tomatoes and cheese. Leave out the ricotta cheese as well.
Serve alone or with salad. Happy 4th of July!!
Romy
I have gotten in the groove (rut?) these past few years of making a delicious flag tart from Martha Stewart. Although it is gorgeous and tasty, it involves making two tart doughs, having special tart pans, and many hours of refrigerating (in and out). Regardless, everyone should try it once because it is definitely worth the work.
This year, though, I decided to make something other than dessert. I wanted a dish that would be easy to make with the kids, but still be interesting. After buying tons of vegetables that could qualify the flag colors, I set to work and this is what I came up with. There is also an adult version (see pic below).
What is your favorite 4th of July dish?
INGREDIENTS - amounts will vary depending on the size you make, but one pint of each of the veggies, 1 package of bread and 1 lb. each of the cheeses will be a good start for 4 small tarts.
NOTE: you can toss the extra potato slices with salt, pepper and olive oil and bake for 5 minutes, for some tasty blue chips.
baby purple potatoes
cherry tomatoes
fresh mozzarella cheese
ricotta cheese
flatbread or pita bread
olive oil
feta cheese
Thinly slice potatoes on a mandoline or carefully by hand. Slice tomatoes into thin rounds. Cut mozzarella into 1/4" cubes. Cut bread into a rectangle (size of your choice) and brush with olive oil on both sides.
Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese onto the bread. Layer potatoes on the top quarter of the bread. Line the tomatoes and mozzarella across in alternating rows. Brush the top with olive oil and season with salt (black pepper will ruin the look, so if you use pepper, use white pepper) and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes at 375.
The potatoes will curl up slightly during baking. If you wish, you can press them for 5 or 10 minutes with a weighted spatula until they flatten.
ADULT FLATBREAD FLAG
For this version, use beets and radishes (they are great cooked) in place of the tomatoes and cheese. Leave out the ricotta cheese as well.
Romy
Posted by Doughremekids Blog at 6/29/2009 8:05 PM 
Categories: Flatbread, July 4, Pita, Red White and Blue, Flag, Pizza
Tags: Pizza Red White and Blue Pita Cheese Tomatoes Mozzarella July 4 Potatoes Flatbread Flag
Categories: Flatbread, July 4, Pita, Red White and Blue, Flag, Pizza
Tags: Pizza Red White and Blue Pita Cheese Tomatoes Mozzarella July 4 Potatoes Flatbread Flag
You are a rockstar...I'm thinking this might be a last minute addition to our BBQ...sounds quick, easy and yummy...Thanx!!!
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Thanks Heather! Send us the pics.
Romy
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like you, I love to have steamed lobster with some dipping butter
steamed corn using the same butter and you can use the same pot for that matter.
laying it all out on a big table with newspapers to sop up the juicy water it's the best! simple easy and yet delicious ;}
enjoy with a crisp white wine yum
oh and don't for the chilled watermelon for dessert
for my red white and blue theme...again, I like simple.
salsa & sour cream served with blue corn chips
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Love the adult version - not having children around I would serve it with a glass of champagne with a strawberry - mmmmmm - maybe I won't wait until the fourth. Thanks - also, looking for a quick seafood sauce to serve with spaghetti, any ideas.
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