I had high hopes for this recipe but it fell a little short on flavour. Even the pictures didn’t turn out the best. Chopped, fried bacon and mushrooms would take it to the level I was hoping, so if you are going to make these please do add the bacon and mushrooms.
Courgette Tartlets
Ingredients
3-4 courgettes finely sliced
3 eggs
45ml crème fraiche
100ml milk
1 small garlic clove crushed
2.5ml hot English mustard powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 rashers of bacon chopped and fried - missing from mine
4 mushrooms chopped and fried – missing from mine
Method
- Line 4 ramekins with the courgettes overlapping the courgettes.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and add in the other ingredients and stir through.
- Divide between the ramekins and bake for 12-15 minutes.
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I have not ever eat it. Perhaps in Vietnam we did not have this.
By: Cafe Tình Nhân on March 30, 2012
at 07:24
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Maybe you know courgettes as baby marrows or zucchini. Have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 08:40
I forget, for a moment, that you’re living in that “other” hemisphere and was surprised to see a corgette recipe in March. It will be our turn soon enough; it’s your turn now to enjoy Summer’s bounty. The pics are fine, Mandy, and I bet the dish tastes good, as is. Of course, adding some bacon would improve it but that’s true for just about anything. Well, at least in my home.
By: ChgoJohn on March 30, 2012
at 08:31
Bacon makes everything better John. Thank you for your lovely compliment about my mediocre dish. Have a beautiful weekend.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 09:11
I’m sure it tasted wonderful and I thought the images were good!
By: bizzylizzycooks on March 30, 2012
at 09:44
Hi Lizzy, thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I guess I was expecting something different. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 09:50
Thought it looked really pretty like a mini soufflé – but yes, bacon and mushrooms are such good partners with most things, eggs especially!
By: Chica Andaluza on March 30, 2012
at 10:29
Aah thanks Tanya! Reckon I could live on bacon, mushrooms and eggs. Have a beautiful weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 11:23
I think everything tastes better with bacon
Have a super weekend Mandy!
By: Tandy on March 30, 2012
at 10:53
I agree Tandy! Have a beautiful weekend too.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 11:23
I am so glad I subscribed to your blog! Every dish is mouthwatering unique and awesome
Nice one!
Cheers
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By: Choc Chip Uru on March 30, 2012
at 12:20
Thanks CCU for the lovely compliment. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 12:35
I love what you have done with the zucchinis. They are a great vegetable and of course, they go so much better with bacon! xx
By: hotlyspiced on March 30, 2012
at 12:32
Thanks Charlie. Everything is better with bacon.
Have a super weekend. 
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 12:36
Oh no, maybe some nutmeg, hot pepper and cheese?
By: Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on March 30, 2012
at 13:57
Brilliant idea Greg – will give it a go. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 14:44
I think the picture actually does look really good, but I’ll make sure to add bacon and mushrooms. I just love mushrooms.
By: Kristy on March 30, 2012
at 15:30
Aah, thanks Kristy! These are guaranteed to be a hit with the bacon and mushrooms. Have a s super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 17:13
I like the idea of lining the container with the courgettes and I love that you are so honest regarding the flavour. Did you try turning them out of the ramekins?
By: Sous Chef on March 30, 2012
at 17:03
Hi Sue, yip, I did turn them out but they look a little flat and insipid – poor little things. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 17:19
Mandy, lovely little tartlets! I have many recipe ideas that fall flat in the flavor department, but keep on testing. That’s how brilliant new recipes are born! Maybe some sauteed leeks with that bacon?
By: Karista on March 30, 2012
at 17:16
Hi Karista, not all of the ideas pan out like we want. I love the idea of the sauteed leeks, will definitely keep that in mind next time around. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012
at 17:20
I like the fact you posted about a recipe that didn’t quite come up to expectations, what about adding some freshly chopped herbs? Mint always works well with courgettes, or maybe some oregano or parlsey. I like the idea of using them in a ramekin like you did
By: promenadeplantings on March 30, 2012
at 18:27
Hi Claire, I think adding herbs is a fantastic idea! How silly of me not to have thought about it at the time. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:47
Most of the time we have winners when we prepare a recipe but I guess they can’t all be. Thank you for the tip…I’ll add bacon and mushrooms.
By: Karen on March 30, 2012
at 19:35
I was expecting so much more from these little tarts but alas – maybe I was expecting too much. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:47
These tartlets are just so cute and looks so darn delicious to eat. And I think bacon would be great with this
By: Purely.. Kay on March 30, 2012
at 21:11
Bacon magically transforms to many dishes Kay. Hope you are enjoying your trip away. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:48
I love this idea! It’s so fun and sounds tasty, I really need to buy some ramekins ASAP! I’ll e sure to add bacon and shrooms-
By: zestybeandog on March 31, 2012
at 00:06
I love making individual portions so my ramekins are used quite often. have a lovely weekend Jen.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:49
Please add the bacon and mushrooms you say?? Not a problem!! Done and Done!
Have a great weekend Mandy.
By: sportsglutton on March 31, 2012
at 01:39
Excellent! Have a super weekend too Jed.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:50
Lol I am so silly, I didn’t know a courgette was zucchini. You are so fancy!
By: filingawaycupcakes on March 31, 2012
at 08:04
Strange how different places around the world call things by different names. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:50
Gourgettes are one of my favourite veggies!! Thanks for a great recipe!!
By: pinkpolkadotfood on March 31, 2012
at 10:41
Glad you like the recipe Pink. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 12:51
Now this is a really interesting recipe. I am new to your blog, so I took some time to browse through your earlier posts. I’m so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you share with your readers and I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
By: Mary on March 31, 2012
at 16:08
Hi mary, lovely to see you back again. Thanks for stopping by and have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012
at 16:23
So cute in the little ramekins. You could really add whatever you want to this dish so each individual gets exactly the toppings they like.
By: Bam's Kitchen on March 31, 2012
at 17:28
Bam, you are an absolute genius – I love the idea of individual added flavours. Have a super Sunday.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012
at 09:19
Wow,
These tartlets look gorgeous! Loving the flavors.
By: Asmita (@FoodieAsmita) on March 31, 2012
at 20:36
Hi Asmita, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Have a super Sunday.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012
at 09:20
It looks delicious but I agree, bacon and mushrooms would really kick it up a notch
By: Martha on April 1, 2012
at 03:42
Something moreish about bacon and mushrooms. Have an awesome day Martha.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012
at 09:20
Definitely some mushrooms and bacon will beef that up. But that alone looks good aready
By: rsmacaalay on April 1, 2012
at 10:25
Thanks Raymund. Have a super Sunday.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012
at 12:04
I agree with Greg, cheese is the thing, maybe some goat cheese or fontina. But hey, I love mushrooms and bacon any time so it’s all good. I think this sounds like a great way to prepare courgettes!
By: bitsandbreadcrumbs on April 1, 2012
at 18:22
I reckon we add the cheese and the bacon and mushrooms. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 2, 2012
at 08:13
I Disagree about the photo….
This dish looks AMAaaaaaZING
Happy Sunday, Mandy. Xxx
By: My Inner Chick on April 2, 2012
at 01:53
Bless you dear Kim, you are too kind. Have a beautiful week ahead.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on April 2, 2012
at 08:14
Hm that’s too bad – from the photo I’d have high hope too! We should try with bacon and mushroom then!
By: Nami | Just One Cookbook on April 2, 2012
at 07:26
This little tart is definitely full of potential Nami – just needs a little more flavour. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 2, 2012
at 08:16
Oh, Mandy.. the presentation is so unique and very, very pretty! I’ll definitely try this and add the bacon and mushrooms as instructed! xo Smidge
By: Just A Smidgen on April 4, 2012
at 04:50
Hi Smidge, glad you like the presentation. These will be delicious with the addition of bacon and mushrooms. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 4, 2012
at 10:31
Well, now I know I will have to get to the store to get the ingredients for this recipe. Because my friends are coming over this weekend so I have to make this recipe for them. Thanks soo much for this recipe!
By: Robert Richards Recipes on April 4, 2012
at 21:20
Hi Robert, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I hope you and your friends enjoy these little tarts. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 5, 2012
at 09:13
Wow… I could see so many possibilities for the filling! But what I truly love is the idea of using the courgettes as a crust! Fabulous little tip!
By: spicegirlfla on April 5, 2012
at 20:59
Thanks Linda, glad you like the idea.
By: thecompletecookbook on April 5, 2012
at 21:55