The Oak Leaves

Last night I made this potato asparagus tart for dinner

And I just ate a slice for brunch

It is absolutely fantastic!

Adapted from Jamie Oliver's recipe;

Here is my version

Three medium potatoes

One bunch of asparagus

Three large organic eggs

One cup of aged white cheddar

Eight ounces of half and half

Five or so sheets of filo dough

Half of one nutmeg

Melted butter

Salt and pepper

Slice and boil potatoes in salted boiling water

Boil trimmed asparagus for 5 minutes, then shock in ice water

Layer filo dough and melted butter into a 10" tart pan,

Tearing extra to line the sides

Mix the eggs, half and half, grated cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper 

into the mashed potatoes and pour into the tart pan

Lay the asparagus into the potato mixture and brush top with butter

garnish with cracked black pepper and nutmeg

Bake in the oven for half an hour or so at 375 degrees

then under the broiler until browned

I cannot wait until the asparagus in my garden is mature enough to harvest,

And I can finally get fresh eggs from my yard...
There are gorgeous purple spears poking up through the rich friable compost,
But I've got a couple years yet before I can cook with them

During the next few weeks Ill be working on our fence and building the chicken coop

I'm so excited to welcome a few hens into the family.

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