**Pissaladières: A Savory Journey Through French Cuisine**
Pissaladières, a traditional Provençal dish from the southeastern region of France, is a delectable tart that embodies the essence of rustic French cuisine. Originating in the vibrant city of Nice, this culinary delight has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its enticing combination of flavors and textures. Our collection of pissaladière recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each showcasing the unique culinary traditions of different regions.
1. **Classic Pissaladière Niçoise:** Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Nice with this authentic pissaladière recipe. Featuring a crisp, flaky crust topped with a savory filling of caramelized onions, plump anchovies, and briny black olives, this classic dish exudes the essence of Provençal cuisine.
2. **Pissaladière with Caramelized Leeks and Goat Cheese:** This innovative take on the classic pissaladière introduces a delightful twist with the addition of caramelized leeks and creamy goat cheese. The sweetness of the leeks harmonizes perfectly with the salty anchovies, while the goat cheese lends a tangy richness to each bite.
3. **Pissaladière with Roasted Red Peppers and Herbs:** This vibrant variation incorporates the vibrant flavors of roasted red peppers and an aromatic blend of herbs. The roasted peppers add a smoky, sweet dimension to the tart, while the herbs provide a refreshing burst of flavor.
4. **Vegan Pissaladière:** Catering to plant-based preferences, this vegan pissaladière offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste. Featuring a flavorful filling of caramelized onions, briny olives, and succulent capers, this dish delivers a satisfying savory experience.
5. **Pissaladière with Pancetta and Arugula:** This hearty rendition of pissaladière incorporates the smoky richness of pancetta and the peppery bite of arugula. The pancetta adds a delightful umami flavor to the tart, while the arugula provides a refreshing contrast in texture and taste.
With this diverse selection of pissaladière recipes, you can embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the rich heritage and diverse flavors of French cuisine. Whether you prefer the classic Niçoise version or are intrigued by innovative variations, these recipes offer a delightful culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
PISSALADIèRE
A pissaladière is perfect to enjoy lukewarm cut into squares. It is a great appetizer for a summer gathering!
Provided by Delphine Fortin
Categories Savory
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the dough: Tip the flour, salt and yeast into a bowl. Pour in the water, spoon in the oil and mix to a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- Return the dough to the bowl, cover with cling film and leave it to rise for about 1 hour or until the dough springs back when pressed.
- For the filling : while the dough is rising, heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or sauté pan, throw in the onions with the garlic, and fry gently for about 10 minutes with a tablespoon of sugar until softened but not browned, stirring from time to time.
- Sprinkle in the thyme, dried herbes de Provence, salt and pepper, and stir well. Cover and cook gently for 30 minutes until the onions are meltingly soft, stirring occasionally and removing the lid for the last 10 minutes to reduce any liquid. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 430 F (220 C). Knead the dough again briefly, then roll it out into a large rectangle, then transfer onto a baking tray covered with parchment paper. Don't let the dough rise again.
- Spread the onion mixture over the dough, then arrange the anchovies on top, making a criss-cross pattern. Stud each anchovy intersection with an olive.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Serve warm or lukewarm, cut into squares.
PISSALADIèRES - ONION & ANCHOVY TARTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-4084
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add thyme and onions and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 30 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add sugar and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in olives, remove from heat, and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry to 1⁄8" thickness. Using a 2 1⁄2-inch cookie cutter, cut out 16 circles from each sheet. Transfer pastry circles to 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets and prick each circle all over with tines of a fork. Cover circles with a sheet of parchment and another baking sheet; bake until light golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer circles to a large serving platter, spoon about 1 teaspoon onion mixture over each, and top with a sliver of anchovy. Garnish with chives.
PISSALADIERE (FRENCH ONION-ANCHOVY TART)
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Roll out pastry to a 12 by 16-inch rectangle, 1/8-inch thick and transfer to a baking sheet. Brush edges of pastry with water and fold over to form a border 1-inch wide. Score border with tines of a fork and thoroughly prick center. Meanwhile, in a skillet cook onions over low heat in 2 tablespoons olive oil until golden and softened. Stir in garlic and basil. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Sprinkle bottom of tart with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and spread onion mixture over. Sprinkle onions with 2 more tablespoons cheese. Top with tomato slices and brush them with olive oil. Decorate tart with anchovies and olives. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden and crisp. Sprinkle warm tart with 2 more tablespoons cheese and chopped herbs. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.;
PISSALADIèRE
Sweet, caramelized onions, briny anchovies and olives make the up the topping for this traditional Provençal tart. This version calls for a yeasted dough, which makes the tart somewhat like a pizza. But puff pastry, which Julia Child preferred, is also traditional, and quite a bit richer. If you'd rather use that, substitute a 12- to 16-ounce package for the yeast dough, and bake the tart at 375 degrees until the bottom and sides are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Pissaladière makes great picnic fare, in addition to being a terrific appetizer or lunch dish. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, appetizer, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the filling: Finely chop 2 of the anchovy fillets. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, thyme and chopped anchovy, then cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in salt, and continue cooking for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be pale golden and very soft; lower the heat if they start to turn dark brown at the edges or stick to the skillet. Use your judgment on timing: Look to the color of the onions to tell you when they're done. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
- Meanwhile, make the dough: In a medium bowl, sprinkle dry yeast over warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes, then add oil. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then stir in yeast mixture with a wooden spoon until combined. Turn bowl's contents out onto a floured surface and knead until uniform and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes. (Flour your hands if necessary to keep dough from sticking.) Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, flip the dough over, cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rest in a draft-free place for 1 hour.
- Lightly oil an 11x17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Working on a floured surface, roll dough into an 11x16-inch rectangle, then transfer it to the oiled baking sheet and press the dough to the sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread cooked onions evenly over dough, and top with remaining anchovies and olives. Bake until edges and underside are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
PISSALADIERE
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the topping, heat the olive oil in a very large saute pan and cook the onions, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic over low heat for 45 minutes, until the onions are sweet and cooked but not browned. Toss the onions from time to time. After 30 minutes, take out the garlic, chop it roughly, and add it back to the onions.
- Meanwhile, for the dough, combine the water, yeast, honey, and olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. (If the bowl is cold, start with warmer water so it's at least 100 degrees F when you add the yeast.) Add 3 cups of the flour, then the salt, and mix on medium-low speed. While mixing, add 1 more cup of flour, or just enough to make a soft dough. Mix the dough on medium-low speed for about 10 minutes, until smooth, sprinkling it with flour to keep it from sticking to the bowl. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead it by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it to cover lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel. Allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal parts, rolling each 1 into a smooth ball. If you're only making 1 pissaladiere, place 1 ball on a baking sheet and cover it loosely with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. (If you're not using the other dough, wrap it well and refrigerate or freeze it for the next time.) Roll the dough lightly with a rolling pin, then stretch it to a 10 by 15-inch rectangle and place it on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Spoon the onion topping onto the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border all around. Artfully arrange the anchovies and olives on top, brush the edge of the dough with olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is crisp. Serve hot on a cutting board.
PISSALADIERES
Steps:
- In a heavy kettle cook the onions with the rosemary, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in the butter and the oil, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are soft but not golden, add the sugar, and cook the mixture, uncovered, stirring, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the excess liquid is evaporated. Transfer the onion mixture to a fine sieve and let it drain for 10 minutes. The onion mixture may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
- Roll each sheet of puff pastry lightly on a floured surface into an 11- by 10-inch rectangle and transfer and rectangles to a baking sheet. Brush a 1-inch border around the edges of each rectangle with some of the egg wash and fold in the edges on all sides to form a 1/2-inch border, mitering the corners if desired. Brush the folded borders with the remaining egg wash and with the back of a knife score them in a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of the Parmesan evenly over the rectangles, divide the onion mixture between them, spreading it evenly, and arrange the anchovy strips and the olives decoratively on top. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan evenly over the tarts and bake the tarts in the upper third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden. The tarts may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered loosely at room temperature, and reheated.
PISSALADIèRE
This is a gorgeous oniony tart made like a pizza - it makes a great starter or lunch, hot or cold.
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Tip the flour, salt and yeast into a bowl. Pour in the water, spoon in the oil and mix to a soft dough. Turn out on to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- Return the dough to the bowl, cover with cling film or a damp tea towel and leave it to rise for 45 minutes to 1¼ hours or until the dough springs back when pressed. Don't worry too much is it takes more or less time - it's not critical for this relaxed recipe.
- While the dough is rising, heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or sauté pan, throw in the onions and fry gently for about 10 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring from time to time.
- Sprinkle in the thyme and some salt and pepper, then tip in the tomatoes and stir well. Cover and cook gently for 45 minutes until the onions are meltingly soft, stirring occasionally and removing the lid for the last 10 minutes to reduce any liquid. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7/fan 200C. Lightly oil a shallow 23x33cm baking tin or tray. Knead the dough again briefly, then roll it out and press it into the tin. Don't leave it to rise again.
- Spread the onion mixture over the dough, then arrange the anchovies on top, making a criss-cross pattern. Stud each window between the anchovies with an olive, then bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Serve warm, cold or reheated, cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 1.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 30 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 3.4 milligram of sodium
PISSALADIERE (PROVENCAL ONION TART)
The Provencal pissaladiere is an oven-baked (pizza-like) focaccia or torta topped with caramelized onions, black Nicoise olives, and anchovies. A street food of Nice, it is often sold by street vendors or at local markets. It can also be served as an appetizer. It is believed to have been introduced to the area by Roman cooks during the time of the Avignon Papacy. The dough in this recipe rises for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If a longer or overnight rise is more convenient, make the dough with 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast and let it rise in the refrigerator for 16 to 24 hours. The caramelized onions can also be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Recipe requires use of a baking stone.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories No Shell Fish
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In workbowl of food processor fitted with plastic dough blade (can use metal blade if necessary), pulse flour, yeast, and salt to combine, about five 1 second pulses. With machine running, slowly add oil, then water, through feed tube; continue to process until dough forms ball, about 15 seconds.
- Generously dust work surface with flour. Using floured hands, transfer dough to work surface and knead lightly, shaping dough into ball.
- Lightly oil 1 quart measuring cup or small bowl, place dough in measuring cup, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and set aside in draft-free spot until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- While dough is rising, heat oil in 12 inch nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Stir in onions, garlic, salt, and brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently, until moisture released by onions has evaporated and onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently. After 15 minutes, remove garlic cloves, mince them and then return them to the pan, along with the balsamic vinegar. Stir and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, until onions have softened and are medium to golden brown. Off heat, stir in water; transfer to bowl and set aside.
- When dough has doubled, adjust oven rack to lowest position, set baking stone on rack, and heat oven to 500°F.
- Remove dough from measuring cup and divide into 2 equal pieces using dough scraper. Working with one piece at a time, form each piece into rough ball by gently pulling edges of dough together and pinching to seal. With floured hands, turn dough ball seam-side down. Cupping dough with both hands, gently push dough in circular motion to form taut ball. Repeat with second piece.
- Brush each lightly with oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut two 20 inch lengths parchment paper and set aside.
- Coat fingers and palms of hands generously with oil. Using dough scraper, loosen 1 piece of dough from work surface. With well-oiled hands, hold dough aloft and gently stretch to 12-inch length (like a very large breadstick). Place on parchment sheet and gently dimple surface of dough with fingertips. Using oiled palms, push and flatten dough into 14x8 inch oval.
- Brush dough with oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Leaving 1/2 inch border around edge, sprinkle 1/4 cup olives, 1 tablespoon chopped anchovies, and 1 teaspoon thyme evenly over dough, then evenly scatter with half of onions. Sprinkle with fennel seeds and marjoram, if using.
- Slip parchment with tart onto pizza peel (or inverted rimless baking sheet), then slide onto hot baking stone. Bake until deep golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. While first tart bakes, shape and top second tart.
- Remove tart from oven with peel or pull parchment onto baking sheet; transfer tart to cutting board and slide parchment out from under tart. Cool 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley, if using. Cut tart in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise to form 8 pieces; serve immediately. While first tart cools, bake second tart.
Tips:
- To achieve the best results, use a baking sheet that is at least 12 inches in diameter. This will ensure that the pissaladière bakes evenly.
- If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet turned upside down. Just be sure to preheat the baking sheet before adding the pissaladière.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onions. This will help them cook evenly and caramelize properly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the onions. If the onions are too crowded, they will steam instead of caramelize.
- Cook the onions over low heat and stir them frequently. This will help them caramelize slowly and evenly.
- Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly before assembling the pissaladière.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the pissaladière. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Don't skimp on the anchovies. They add a delicious salty and fishy flavor to the pissaladière.
- Bake the pissaladière until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pissaladière cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Pissaladière is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a casual meal. With its crispy crust, caramelized onions, salty anchovies, and melted cheese, pissaladière is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give pissaladière a try. You won't be disappointed!
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