If you haven’t been to Kevin of Closet Cooking‘s blog, you must do so immediately after you read this post. He produces the most innovative recipes, accompanied by fantastic photos. Oh yeah, and he’s a fellow Canadian. However, he is from the eastern side of Canada, where they tend to end many of the sentences with “eh”. Ah well, we’ll forgive him for that. Big of me, isn’t it? I’m sure he has a few western Canada barbs he could send my way.
Heat 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves to the onions.
Saute the onions, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly browned. This will take about 6-8 minutes.
Roll one sheet of defrosted puff pastry into a 16 x 10 inch rectangle. Spray a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray and place the puff pastry on the sheet. Using a small, sharp knife, lightly score a 1/2-inch border around the outside of the puff pastry rectangle.
Cover the puff pastry, up to the scored border, with the onions.
In a small bowl, beat 1 egg and lightly brush the border of the tart with the egg.
Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Slice and serve. Thank you, Kevin!
Marta says
Hey Canuk! I just found you and I'm loving your blog! Your name called my attention among some comments in another blog and I decided to visit, since I have the hardest time finding Canadian bloggers!
I love this tart because caramelized onions are like a vice of mine!
Mathilde says
reminds me the 'Flammekueche', a tart from the East of France with onions and creme fraiche!
Chow and Chatter says
this looks great like a German flan my friends used to make
Lana says
Looks so good! Would be wonderful with a glass of Chardonnay.
Teanna says
Oh that tart looks like pure amazingness! So much so, that I just made up the word "amazingness" for it!
Joelen says
This looks fantastic – yum!
Katie says
I was dying to make Kevin's asparagus and gruyere tart. This one looks divine, as well! I need to go out and get me some puff pastry ASAP!
Maria says
Love onions! The tart looks very tasty!
Miranda says
Another amazing recipe…This looks so incredible..
Thank you for sharing
Angie's Recipes says
Another onion recipe that I must try!
Ruth says
Looks delicious! Just had to follow Kevin's blog after this recipe!
lesrecettesdupanier says
Miam!
Jenn says
Love reading Kevin's blog, too.
Mmmm…onions. I love it when they're caramelized. Tasty looking tart.
finsmom says
Your tart looks super tasty, and I love your new look!
Cookin' Canuck says
Thanks for all of your kind comments.
Lesrecettesdupanier, merci.
Kevin says
Caramelized onions and creamy gorgonzola are such a great combo! The tart looks amazing, eh!?
KrisKishere says
Looks fabulous! Now I know what to do with the lonely sheet of puff pastry I have in my freezer!
♥peachkins♥ says
This looks really delicious.. I love your photos!
StreamingGourmet says
Looks yummy. I think I'll try it on flatbread.
Table Talk says
Anything with caramelized onions is okay with me…
Tangled Noodle says
Kevin site is definitely inspirational; you've come up with a delicious version of a savory tart!
kitchenwizard says
What a great idea to use gorgonzola, instead of more common goat cheese. Thanks for the recipe!
I caramelize extra onions, and freeze the leftover in a ziploc bag w/ creases, so that I can break them off and use them in single-portion onion gratin soup in 10 min!
For caramelized onion freezing tips and recipe: http://kitchenwizard.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/
pTsaldari says
Really enjoyed your blog especially the caramelized onion gorgonzola. Excellent! Shall be sure to visit you again for more of your foodie magic. Thank you for sharing,
Cheers, PT
You can visit me at http://ptsaldari.posterous.com
verna says
I picked up the Safeway brand of Caralelized Onion & Gorgonzola Pastry Puffs… enjoyed them so much that I googled for a recepie and found your blog…. with directions…. thanks…. this will make a good alternative for pizza….