The Mother Dish Technique and a Savory Pie Dough Recipe
Savory Galette Mother Dish Technique
A galette is a rustic, free form pie that gets its name from its French heritage. Italy has the same dish, which they call a crostata. Like pies in other forms, they are usually sweet. But savory pies can be an amazing, unique option for the dinner plate. They are also very flexible. With a little bit of creative energy, you can utilize seasonal ingredients to make a savory galette in all seasons of the year.
Savory Pie Dough
Everyone loves pie for dinner, and it doesn’t have to be a dessert! Savory pies are a great option. Here’s a dough recipe that literally takes 10 minutes of active time. It skips the sugar and uses 50% whole wheat flour, making it a perfect base for savory pies.
Individual Savory Galette Recipes
Southern Tomato Galette
A mashup of Southeastern U.S. and French traditions. A tomato pie in the form of a galette. Tomato pies are an homage to summer and the bounty of garden and farmers’ market tomatoes that summer brings. This recipe takes an investment of love to pull off, which will be fully appreciated by family and friends.
Beets and Greens Savory Galette
This savory pie for dinner utilizes the roots, stems and greens of the beet plant, root to leaf. The flavors of roasted beets and sautéed greens are complemented by béchamel spiked with fresh goat cheese.