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Rosemary: This piney herb adds great flavor to many meats, but the surprise is how good it is for you. It has anti-inflammatory chemicals, making it useful in the treatment of liver and heart disease as well as asthma. It seems to have some potent anti-tumor properties and has been researched for its use against breast, colon and skin cancer. Although still being researched, it may be a useful tonic for the brain and has been used since ancient times as a memory enhancer. Although it is just fine in foods, you should avoid strong tinctures of rosemary if you are pregnant.
Thyme: This aromatic herb has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and contains thymol, a well-known antiseptic (you might be gargling with it). It's good for the digestion and is supposed to have some aphrodisiac qualities, although that just may be be due to the well-known connection between love and good food.
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Recipe

Herbed Goat Cheese Tart

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 60

ingredients

  • Pastry Dough
  • 1 1/4 cups soft mild goat cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and lavender
  • 3 tablespoons mixed whole fresh herb leaves

directions

On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough into a 13 inch round (about 0.125 inch thick) and fit into a 10- or 11 inch round tart pan with a removable rim. Prick dough all over with a fork and chill 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake tart shell on a baking sheet in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until almost cooked through but still pale.

In a food precessor blend cheeses, yolks, flour, and butter until smooth. Stir in chopped herbs and pour filling into tart shell. Bake tart 20 minutes, or until filling is just set. Sprinkle tart with herb leaves and continue baking until filling and crust are pale golden. Cool tart in pan on a rack and remove rim. Serve tart warm or at room temperature.