Ffwd: Tartine Regime, no dairy, no wheat
This is a beautifully simple recipe for something special. But I have to admit that the english name "Dieter's" really made it unappealing for me. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to dieting. In fact I am sure I have been on one since I learned to spell the word. It is just that the word diet implies a food that has no substance, no soul. This recipe does and I made a couple alterations to make it perfect for just about any diet. With inspiration from Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Kitchen, here it is;
- 12 thick slices of cucumber
- 1 cup cashew cream cheese (you can also use cottage cheese)
- 6 grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence
- 1/3 cup chives, chopped
- Coarsely ground or crushed black pepper
- Coarse ground sea salt
- Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil to drizzle
Take the slices from 2 of the tomatoes, chop them fine and mix in with the cheese. Spread the cheese over the cucumber slices. Top each with a slice of tomato. Sprinkle with Herbs de Provence, black pepper and salt. Top with chives. When it is close to serving time, finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Adapted from Dorie Greenspan’s Around My French Table.
More from this classic cookbook:
- Fresh Orange Pork Tenderloin
- Strawberry Tartine
- Lyonnaise Garlic and Herb Cheese
- Saint Germain Des Pres Onion Biscuits
Photo Credit: Julie T Cecchini
Thank you thank you thank you - not only for being one of the very few Doristas to even admit ever dieting (in a week that I posted I am doing Atkins and passed on testing the tartine- why or why did I ever write this publicly ??:) but also for creating such a stunning version that is also low carb friendly. I survived looking at all other posts with bread that made my mouth water and was rewarded by finding your equally delish version. And I am so trying that cashew cream- oh YEAH.
Posted by: Tricia S. | 28 July 2013 at 10:49 AM
Hey, this works. I agree that when you hang the word"diet" or "dieter's" or "no-fat" or the like on a recipe, it transposes to no soul and no suibstance. If you read my Post, youi will note that I took umbrage with the name of the recipe also!
Posted by: Mary Hirsch | 28 July 2013 at 09:52 PM
Those would make elegant little appetizers for a summer garden party, I think. It's nice to see creative takes on wheat and dairy free that aren't all about approximations of the things they're replacing, but are instead delicious in their own right.
Posted by: Teresa | 31 July 2013 at 04:22 PM
Cashew Cream Cheese is a nice twist. Cucumber toasts are perfect, and great for a party.
Posted by: Christy | 02 August 2013 at 02:16 PM