Comments on: herbed summer squash and potato torte http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:21:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tasha http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-330927 Tasha Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:16:18 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-330927 I can subscribe to anything that is perfectly seasoned and includes potatoes. I can subscribe to anything that is perfectly seasoned and includes potatoes.

]]> By: Miranda http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-317915 Miranda Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:02:45 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-317915 I made this the other night and we loved it! It reminds me of a healthy version of my mom's "scalloped potatoes" (sliced potatoes baked in a bath of cream sauce...is that what they are to everyone?). Then, we were happy to find that it was EVEN BETTER FOR BREAKFAST. I made this the other night and we loved it! It reminds me of a healthy version of my mom’s “scalloped potatoes” (sliced potatoes baked in a bath of cream sauce…is that what they are to everyone?). Then, we were happy to find that it was EVEN BETTER FOR BREAKFAST.

]]> By: sjm http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-317113 sjm Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:56:32 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-317113 Just recently discovered your site - now my go to am read, Thank you! This dish is AMAZING, turning squeemish squash eaters into willing tasters, for sure. Just recently discovered your site – now my go to am read, Thank you! This dish is AMAZING, turning squeemish squash eaters into willing tasters, for sure.

]]> By: Su http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-313742 Su Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:42:39 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-313742 I love the taste of fresh veggies baked in spices so the recipe was right up my alley! But my problem is that the torte came out similar to my potato gratin and the layers don't "stick". Cutting it into slices always resulted in separated layers. More flour or Parmesan? Or is there something else I can do? Thank you for the lovely pictures though, mouthwatering as usual! I love the taste of fresh veggies baked in spices so the recipe was right up my alley! But my problem is that the torte came out similar to my potato gratin and the layers don’t “stick”. Cutting it into slices always resulted in separated layers. More flour or Parmesan? Or is there something else I can do?

Thank you for the lovely pictures though, mouthwatering as usual!

]]> By: Andrea http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-313727 Andrea Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:21:52 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-313727 I have a plethra of squash in my garden so I was searching the web for recipes that included squash...which was how I found your blog. I made these tonight for dinner but I don't have a 8 or 9 inch round springform pan so I decided to make mini tortes in my muffin pan instead (Note to self - I could have used a cake pan!). I used my little squash so I could still overlap them with smaller potatoes. This was AWESOME! I had company for dinner and they all raved about it. It made it worth cooking in 90 degree weather. I am so excited to try some of your other recipes. I also made the grilled pizza tonight and loved it. Next on the list is lobster rolls for my husband's 30th bday...and I am excited to make the mini rolls too! Hard to find a good recipe for rolls. I have a plethra of squash in my garden so I was searching the web for recipes that included squash…which was how I found your blog. I made these tonight for dinner but I don’t have a 8 or 9 inch round springform pan so I decided to make mini tortes in my muffin pan instead (Note to self – I could have used a cake pan!). I used my little squash so I could still overlap them with smaller potatoes. This was AWESOME! I had company for dinner and they all raved about it. It made it worth cooking in 90 degree weather.
I am so excited to try some of your other recipes. I also made the grilled pizza tonight and loved it. Next on the list is lobster rolls for my husband’s 30th bday…and I am excited to make the mini rolls too! Hard to find a good recipe for rolls.

]]> By: misswendy http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-313134 misswendy Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:43:39 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-313134 we absolutely love this, i've made it 3 times since the day i first read it (last month). used oregano (not a fan of thyme) and along with the squash added some zuchini... i never know how to spell that. thanks! we absolutely love this, i’ve made it 3 times since the day i first read it (last month). used oregano (not a fan of thyme) and along with the squash added some zuchini… i never know how to spell that.
thanks!

]]> By: Marcia http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-312449 Marcia Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:38:48 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-312449 Similar to a yummy 'summer bake' with tomatoes, squash,potatoes and lots of garlic. can't wait to get the Yukon's to try this. thanks Similar to a yummy ’summer bake’ with tomatoes, squash,potatoes and lots of garlic. can’t wait to get the Yukon’s to try this. thanks

]]> By: Mary http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-312115 Mary Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:48:28 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-312115 Um - YUM! I have a garden laden with yellow squash right now and a whole cabinet full of potatoes that I bought for another purpose and never used - match made in heaven! I altered the recipe in that I 1.) used red potatoes, 2.) used fresh basil instead of thyme since I have it in spades, 3.) threw in a chopped up italian sausage that was left over from last night. It definitely is NOT a glamorous looking dish, but it has unbeliveable flavor. I also took Deb's suggestion and made it in a cast iron pan (just 2 layers). Thanks for another winner! Mary Um – YUM! I have a garden laden with yellow squash right now and a whole cabinet full of potatoes that I bought for another purpose and never used – match made in heaven! I altered the recipe in that I 1.) used red potatoes, 2.) used fresh basil instead of thyme since I have it in spades, 3.) threw in a chopped up italian sausage that was left over from last night. It definitely is NOT a glamorous looking dish, but it has unbeliveable flavor. I also took Deb’s suggestion and made it in a cast iron pan (just 2 layers).

Thanks for another winner!

Mary

]]> By: tanya http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-311756 tanya Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:48:02 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-311756 Thank you for the recipe! I made it last night for myself, my husband, and my sister-in-law. I used a 9'' pie pan, which had the capacity to hold 3 layers of potatoes and two layers of squash, and I used up all of the cheese mix that the recipe calls for. I used very young green squash. To serve, I sprinkled the top with scallions and cherry tomatoes cut in half. As my sister-in-law said, it looked like a picture in a cooking magazine. You are right about the seasoning, Deb. It is absolutely perfect. The dish has a wonderful, fresh, summery taste, complex but not overpowering. I followed the advice of other commentators here and used less salt than specified in the recipe. The cheese has a strong salty taste. Some complained that their dish was watery. I did not encounter this problem. The squash was very tender, but held its shape and did not turn into water. To complete the dinner, I made a four bean salad from Trader Joe's recipe. Oh, and the three of us ate the whole thing; there is only one small piece left. So I'd say, if you make it in a 9'' pan, and it is your main course, it serves 4 people, just barely. It definitely needs a hearty salad to make a complete dinner. Thank you for yet another excellent recipe. This one is a keeper. Thank you for the recipe! I made it last night for myself, my husband, and my sister-in-law. I used a 9” pie pan, which had the capacity to hold 3 layers of potatoes and two layers of squash, and I used up all of the cheese mix that the recipe calls for. I used very young green squash. To serve, I sprinkled the top with scallions and cherry tomatoes cut in half. As my sister-in-law said, it looked like a picture in a cooking magazine. You are right about the seasoning, Deb. It is absolutely perfect. The dish has a wonderful, fresh, summery taste, complex but not overpowering.

I followed the advice of other commentators here and used less salt than specified in the recipe. The cheese has a strong salty taste. Some complained that their dish was watery. I did not encounter this problem. The squash was very tender, but held its shape and did not turn into water.

To complete the dinner, I made a four bean salad from Trader Joe’s recipe.

Oh, and the three of us ate the whole thing; there is only one small piece left. So I’d say, if you make it in a 9” pan, and it is your main course, it serves 4 people, just barely. It definitely needs a hearty salad to make a complete dinner.

Thank you for yet another excellent recipe. This one is a keeper.

]]> By: Margaret http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-311204 Margaret Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:42:20 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/herbed-summer-squash-and-potato-torte/#comment-311204 I make this often, but not with cheese. I will try that next time. Thanks. I make this often, but not with cheese. I will try that next time. Thanks.

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