I love a savory tart. I just find them so versatile. They make a perfect lunch with a salad, or a homey dinner with a bowl of soup, or an elegant starter at a dinner party. They are a great thing to take to someone who needs a meal and are great eaten warm out of the oven or at room temperature, so leftovers are useful as well. Of course, the French-style Quiche Lorraine is the classic, but I’ve also tried the Belgian version, Flamiche, or a hearty Chicken, Cheddar and Pecan version. There is no end to the combinations. Toss up a pretty green salad to serve with it, or a nice bowl of soup.
For this version, I add a lovely, nutty walnut pastry and add some walnuts to the filling for crunch. Sweetly caramelized onions and sharp blue cheese make for a rich, complex flavor. Patience with the onions is well rewarded as they become jammy sweet with the hit of wine and brandy. Marjoram is one of my favorite herbs and adds such as a mysterious note to the filling, but if you can’t find it use thyme. Toast the walnuts to bring out the deep nuttiness, then they add a great texture to the finished product.
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