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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Recipe Book Recipe Reviews => Topic started by: cecilia on January 02, 2012, 04:41:13 am
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YUM!!! I have posted about this amazing recipe in one of the general Dinner Spinner threads, but I really think it deserves more of a focus.
It's a very clear recipe, with an excellent picture to give you what to aim for.
I've made this three times over the Christmas hols, and each time felt more comfortable making a double recipe.
I plan to serve it again this weekend and am superproud to be the owner of such a helpful little recipe collection.
Thanks Tenina. 5/5 for sure, and many happy returns to this recipe.
From another thread:
Is the vodka crucial in the feta tart Tenina. Could I substitute something else - cidar vinegar or lemon juice perhaps? :)
Hi Chelsea, not crucial, it is just in the batter used for the base and it prevents the fat from cooking, being absorbed into the batter…also gives it a bit of a crunchier outside texture…(now there is a lesson for all of us in there somewhere…if vodka prevents fat absorption..?…I digress!!)
BUt yes, I think another acid would work pretty well the same, so preferably lemon juice.
Good luck, and let me know how it goes...
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Cecelia did you use the vodka as per the recipe? it does sound a little strange and I can't even imagine what it tastes like. Can you taste the vodka?
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Yes, I added it happily and no it didn't taste of vodka. See the quote I have added to my original posting where Tenina explains the role of the vodka. Did I say highly recommended?
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This is quite different to what you expect. We loved it. There is no taste at all of vodka.
JD here, this is Cookies review from another thread when she made it on December 14, 2011.
Last night we had the Feta Pie. It was certainly different. I only made ˝ again. Initially we all went 'oh', but then each of us went back for seconds, so I guess that means we definitely like it. I served it with roasted tomatoes and vegies.
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this is a great recipe, as Cookie says above and easy! I used quite a large baking tin and the batter for the base was spread very thinly, which worked well but I wonder what size tin others have used.
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Sometimes I've used a baking dish and sometimes a big lamington tray. I always make double the recipe though. (I'm not greedy, but I like this a lot and I like one piece to left at the end for me. ;) )
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Cecilia, thanks for this review. Will have to make this tart.
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Yes indeed thanks to all for the kind reviews…I have to make this again, just so much to be getting on with at present…and then there’s been Christmas of course.
You guys are making me think I need to go back to simple, Dinner Spinner food!
;D ;D
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It has proven to be such a hit Tenina so obviously this is what people want ;) Simple but not boring and certainly impressive enough to serve guests.
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Absolutely delicious. I topped mine with fresh figs, prosciutto and feta.
Yummy yummy and sooooo easy.
Gretchen
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Whoo hoo - what a team!
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Made this on weekend as we had friends over for a BBQ, it was perfect something different to serve and will be making again :)
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Is it possible for someone to pm me the recipe as i can't buy the app yet as don't have an iphone but hopefully it won't be long before hubby gets one.
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You can buy the hard copy, Tasty - the whole "book" is only $16.50 - available at http://www.tenina.com .
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Yes i know but i want to declutter not add another book. That's why i'd like to buy the app. I would buy it now if it was an ipad app.
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Tasty, i have it on the iPad and it works fine.
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Moo2 - it's not in the app store for me at all, maybe cos i have the ipad 1.
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Tasty I bought the app and it works ok on the iPad. Not ideal but I love it just the same for the simple recipes including this amazing tart. I take my iPad shopping so I can spin the thing when I get a hint of what I want on the go. I would buy it if I were you.
Gretchen
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Tasty you may be searching for only iPad apps, as this is an iPhone app it will only appear if you search both iPhone and iPad. The iPhone apps work on the iPads (there is no difference between 1 & 2) but you need to x the screen resolution by 2, I find with many iPhone apps they then become a little grainy when magnified. If I'm paying for an iPad app I like it to be the correct resolution, but saying that if the Dinner Spinner app had of been out when I purchased my book I would have purchased the iPhone app over the book anyday and gladly payed the same price just to not have the frustrating book format.
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Thank you Wonder!! Youwere absolutely right - i was looking under ipad apps as i didn't realise i could download iphone apps. I now have the dinner spinner app so i can make the fetta tart today. Finally!! As I don't think anyone wanted to share this recipe maybe cos they thought i might be cheating Tenina which was never my intention.
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Well I made the feta tart today and hubby really likes it. I thought it was a bit salty tasting but i have been thinking that about a few foods lately. Maybe it's just me!
I made it in a small round tin and i'd say it would feed 3-4 people with a salad. I loved the crunchy bits.
I would also suggest starting the recipe by crumbling the Feta in the tmx and then rinsing.
This was the first recipe I tried from the app I bought today. Will try some more after the next grocery shop.
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Tasty I would be careful about putting feta into the TMX . Could turn to mush if you leave it too long. Try the slow cooked pork. Really delicious . Be sure to leave the pork in biggish chunks and don't forget to cook it on reverse.
Gretchen
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Yes that is really lovely. In fact we love both.
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Here is the fetta tart I made - sorry about the lighting at night.
I used a small circle tin and didn't realise it rises quite a bit.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z359/Fotographies/P1020479.jpg)
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Question posed by Chelsea in another thread
December 20, 2011
Is the vodka crucial in the feta tart Tenina. Could I substitute something else - cidar vinegar or lemon juice perhaps?
Tenina's reply
December 20, 2011
Hi Chelsea, not crucial, it is just in the batter used for the base and it prevents the fat from cooking, being absorbed into the batter…also gives it a bit of a crunchier outside texture…(now there is a lesson for all of us in there somewhere…if vodka prevents fat absorption..?…I digress!!)
BUt yes, I think another acid would work pretty well the same, so preferably lemon juice.
Good luck, and let me know how it goes...
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Just made this for lunch - only had 1 packet of feta so half quantity was plenty for us. Still confused as to what size tin to use and how high this is supposed to be. Mine is very thin but delicious and would be perfect for finger food. I used an 18cm x 28 cm slice tin and my tart ended up only 1 cm thick. What size rectangular tin are you all using?
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Is this served hot or cold? I'm looking for something to enter in work's biggest morning tea on Thrusday but I have to make it before work so at best it would only be warm. My first idea is a pull apart loaf with feta, tomatoes, garlic and spinach.
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Wonder I made the tart this morning then reheated 1/2 for lunch on a wire rack to ensure the bottom was crisp. I've just had a little piece from the fridge to test it for you and it is lovely cold too.
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Wonder I made the tart this morning then reheated 1/2 for lunch on a wire rack to ensure the bottom was crisp. I've just had a little piece from the fridge to test it for you and it is lovely cold too.
I have made this tart at least ten times. Hot cold this cheese that cheese and it is great every time.
Judy is right about reheating on a wire rack. I always use Vodka as well. It is all about the crust with this one I think.
Gert
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II used the same size Tim as you Judy and also have a thin, but yummy tart. I would love to hear from others about this, as I was surprised to hear some one say their tart rose a lot. I wonder which is best?
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Thanks Judy and Gert
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This tart is so easy to make, and is delicious. We had about 5ml of vodka left in the bottle, so I added the juice of a lemon and a dash of gin and it worked out fine- I just need to add vodka to my shopping list so that I can make it again. I used a long retangular tin with a removable base which was perhaps a little small as my tin was very full, and I ended up cooking it for another 10 minutes. I will definitely be making this again.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/gunu9y5u.jpg)
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Great cooking AND photography, Emerald Sue. Thanks again Tenina for a very more-ish tart. One of my favourite Thermomix recipes ever.
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wow! Thanks ES for the cook, test, review, photo!! It's on the to do list . .!! and thanks, Cecilia!!! :D
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Bought a bottle of vodka today :D
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This tart is so easy to make, and is delicious. We had about 5ml of vodka left in the bottle, so I added the juice of a lemon and a dash of gin and it worked out fine- I just need to add vodka to my shopping list so that I can make it again. I used a long retangular tin with a removable base which was perhaps a little small as my tin was very full, and I ended up cooking it for another 10 minutes. I will definitely be making this again.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/gunu9y5u.jpg)
GREAT photo…bettern than mine!
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Have made this a couple of times over the holiday season, its a family favourite. I add some thinly sliced red onion and a handfull of chopped spinach before crumbling on the feta. Very nice.
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Love your ideas for tarting up an already beautiful tart, LucyLuu. Thanks!
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I had forgotten about this recipe, if it cools down today I'll make this for dinner with a salad.
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I bought a bottle of vodka 2 years ago just to make this recipe, and would you believe it has sat unopened in the cupboard all this time.... until today! Quick trip to the shops for some feta and it's in the oven now!
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SNAP, deedub - just home from picking up our feta rations for this recipe too. :)
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I would like to make this for lunch on the weekend - could I make it beforehand and reheat it do you think?
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Certainly could Karen, don't let it overbrown during cooking though.