Christmas
Sunchokeย Tart
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LeBec F.
January 30, 2016
hla, i would really like to be a tester for this but i may do that unofficially because i'm not v deadline-dependable lately. But I would like to ask you- I know you put alot of thought into your recipes- what made you choose cornmeal and not whole wheat -for your crust? Was it texture, or do you just prefer the flavor pairing of corn and jer. artichokes? Thx.
hardlikearmour
January 30, 2016
Thanks for your interest. I'm not 100% sure why I went with the corn. Likely because I had it and because the tart reminded me of a thick crust pizza in a way.
LeBec F.
January 23, 2016
Man, how have i not made this yet. That is just totally ridiculous. I am so making this soon. And beyond all the many great things about this recipe, you deserve three medals (at least) for not instructing to "peel the artichokes"!
LeBec F.
April 22, 2013
Very well designed recipe. How this got passed over for Winner or even CP-is beyond me.
TheWimpyVegetarian
March 11, 2011
I love sunchokes! And I love this tart! It's got so many of my favorite things in it. And I like putting some rosemary in my crusts too. I just read the discussion around peel vs scrub. I used to peel mine, but switched to a good scrubbing with something slightly abrasive like a plastic scrubby thing for dishes. The skin seemed thin enough to remove (for the most part). I might be affecting the texture somewhat, but what a huge timesaver!! I'm adding this tart to our menu for our week in the mountains!
hardlikearmour
March 11, 2011
That's exactly what I used for scrubbing, and for some of the crevices a toothbrush. If you get a chance to try it, let me know how it goes. I still may tinker with the crust, though I'm pretty happy with it now (it's gone through a few iterations!) I really like the flavor, but am certainly biased.
Sarah P.
March 10, 2011
Not sure I can get sunchokes around where I live. Think I could sub artichoke hearts? Also, I'm guessing "whole grain corn flower" is the same as cornmeal?
Sarah P.
March 10, 2011
Ok nevermind. I just googled sunchoke. Nothing at all like an artichoke. :0/
hardlikearmour
March 10, 2011
I'd probably sub yukon gold potatoes and dice a can of artichoke hearts as a sub. The cornflour is much more finely ground than cornmeal.
meetsaucygirl
March 8, 2011
I'm excited to try this recipe! My local store has been stocking them lately and I have been looking for a creative way to use them!
hardlikearmour
March 8, 2011
Let me know if you try it! I'd never used sunchokes before, and am glad I tried.
AntoniaJames
March 7, 2011
What a great recipe! Love the gouda and smoked mozza combo. I'm so going to make this. ;o)
hardlikearmour
March 7, 2011
Thanks, AJ. I tried multiple cheese combos, and the gouda w/ smoked mozz was our favorite.
Lizthechef
March 7, 2011
Most original - now I finally know what a "sunchoke AKA Jerusalem arttichoke" is!
hardlikearmour
March 7, 2011
They're surprisingly delicious, though I defiitely like them cooked more than raw.
kmartinelli
March 7, 2011
I was just about to roast some sunchokes/Jerusalem artichokes to add to a haloumi salad for dinner...but now I may have to rethink my plans! Looks fab.
hardlikearmour
March 7, 2011
If you try it, let me know how it goes. I still may tinker with the crust and cheese proportions before the deadline, so input would be greatly appreciated.
SKK
March 7, 2011
Wow - an adventure with a happy ending! Always curious about sunchokes, and this is a guaranteed win. Thank you!
cheese1227
March 6, 2011
I've only had sunchokes sliced thin and fried and sprinkled with salt. This looks like a healthier option for me!!
boulangere
March 6, 2011
This DOES look wonderful, hardlikearmour! I haven't used sunchokes in years. I especially love the idea of polenta in the crust. I also like to use a bit of rice flour in a crust for a kind of mysterious crunch. Thank you!
hardlikearmour
March 6, 2011
I used the Bob's Red Mill whole grain corn flour. It gives it a nice texture. I tried with medium grind cornmeal, but it was a bit too crunchy.
gingerroot
March 6, 2011
Beautiful, and sounds absolutely delicious. I will definitely keep my eye out for sunchokes at the market. Thanks for another terrific recipe!
monkeymom
March 6, 2011
What a great idea! I never know what to do with sunchokes.
hardlikearmour
March 6, 2011
Thanks, monkeymom! I've been thinking about trying them for awhile, so this seemed like a great opportunity. So glad I did, too, because they're yummy.
mrslarkin
March 6, 2011
Holy moly! That thing is gorgeous. And sounds really yummy. I'm back to square one. :)
hardlikearmour
March 6, 2011
Thanks, mrslarkin! I'm really glad I decided to try sunchokes, they are delish.
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