Courgette Tartlets

Posted on March 30, 2012 by thecompletebook

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.

58 thoughts on “Courgette Tartlets”

Cafe Tình Nhân on March 30, 2012 at 07:24 said:

I have not ever eat it. Perhaps in Vietnam we did not have this.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 08:40 said:
  
  Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Maybe you know courgettes as baby marrows or zucchini. Have a great weekend. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on March 30, 2012 at 08:31 said:

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. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 09:11 said:
  
  Bacon makes everything better John. Thank you for your lovely compliment about my mediocre dish. Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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bizzylizzycooks on March 30, 2012 at 09:44 said:

I’m sure it tasted wonderful and I thought the images were good!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 09:50 said:
  
  Hi Lizzy, thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I guess I was expecting something different. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on March 30, 2012 at 10:29 said:

Thought it looked really pretty like a mini soufflé – but yes, bacon and mushrooms are such good partners with most things, eggs especially!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 11:23 said:
  
  Aah thanks Tanya! Reckon I could live on bacon, mushrooms and eggs. Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂
  
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Tandy on March 30, 2012 at 10:53 said:

I think everything tastes better with bacon 🙂 Have a super weekend Mandy!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 11:23 said:
  
  I agree Tandy! Have a beautiful weekend too. 🙂 xo
  
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Choc Chip Uru on March 30, 2012 at 12:20 said:

I am so glad I subscribed to your blog! Every dish is mouthwatering unique and awesome 😀
Nice one!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Latest: Maple Raisin Ice Cream

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 12:35 said:
  
  Thanks CCU for the lovely compliment. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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hotlyspiced on March 30, 2012 at 12:32 said:

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

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 12:36 said:
  
  Thanks Charlie. Everything is better with bacon. 😀 Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on March 30, 2012 at 13:57 said:

Oh no, maybe some nutmeg, hot pepper and cheese?

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 14:44 said:
  
  Brilliant idea Greg – will give it a go. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Kristy on March 30, 2012 at 15:30 said:

I think the picture actually does look really good, but I’ll make sure to add bacon and mushrooms. I just love mushrooms. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 17:13 said:
  
  Aah, thanks Kristy! These are guaranteed to be a hit with the bacon and mushrooms. Have a s super weekend. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on March 30, 2012 at 17:03 said:

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?

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 17:19 said:
  
  Hi Sue, yip, I did turn them out but they look a little flat and insipid – poor little things. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Karista on March 30, 2012 at 17:16 said:

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?

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- thecompletecookbook on March 30, 2012 at 17:20 said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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promenadeplantings on March 30, 2012 at 18:27 said:

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

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:47 said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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Karen on March 30, 2012 at 19:35 said:

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.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:47 said:
  
  I was expecting so much more from these little tarts but alas – maybe I was expecting too much. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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Purely.. Kay on March 30, 2012 at 21:11 said:

These tartlets are just so cute and looks so darn delicious to eat. And I think bacon would be great with this 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:48 said:
  
  Bacon magically transforms to many dishes Kay. Hope you are enjoying your trip away. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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zestybeandog on March 31, 2012 at 00:06 said:

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- 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:49 said:
  
  I love making individual portions so my ramekins are used quite often. have a lovely weekend Jen. 🙂
  
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sportsglutton on March 31, 2012 at 01:39 said:

Please add the bacon and mushrooms you say?? Not a problem!! Done and Done!

Have a great weekend Mandy.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:50 said:
  
  Excellent! Have a super weekend too Jed. 🙂
  
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filingawaycupcakes on March 31, 2012 at 08:04 said:

Lol I am so silly, I didn’t know a courgette was zucchini. You are so fancy!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:50 said:
  
  Strange how different places around the world call things by different names. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfood on March 31, 2012 at 10:41 said:

Gourgettes are one of my favourite veggies!! Thanks for a great recipe!!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 12:51 said:
  
  Glad you like the recipe Pink. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Mary on March 31, 2012 at 16:08 said:

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

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- thecompletecookbook on March 31, 2012 at 16:23 said:
  
  Hi mary, lovely to see you back again. Thanks for stopping by and have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Bam's Kitchen on March 31, 2012 at 17:28 said:

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.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012 at 09:19 said:
  
  Bam, you are an absolute genius – I love the idea of individual added flavours. Have a super Sunday. 🙂
  
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Asmita (@FoodieAsmita) on March 31, 2012 at 20:36 said:

Wow,
These tartlets look gorgeous! Loving the flavors.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012 at 09:20 said:
  
  Hi Asmita, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Have a super Sunday. 🙂
  
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Martha on April 1, 2012 at 03:42 said:

It looks delicious but I agree, bacon and mushrooms would really kick it up a notch 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012 at 09:20 said:
  
  Something moreish about bacon and mushrooms. Have an awesome day Martha. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on April 1, 2012 at 10:25 said:

Definitely some mushrooms and bacon will beef that up. But that alone looks good aready

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- thecompletecookbook on April 1, 2012 at 12:04 said:
  
  Thanks Raymund. Have a super Sunday. 🙂
  
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on April 1, 2012 at 18:22 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 2, 2012 at 08:13 said:
  
  I reckon we add the cheese and the bacon and mushrooms. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on April 2, 2012 at 01:53 said:

I Disagree about the photo….

This dish looks AMAaaaaaZING 🙂

Happy Sunday, Mandy. Xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on April 2, 2012 at 08:14 said:
  
  Bless you dear Kim, you are too kind. Have a beautiful week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on April 2, 2012 at 07:26 said:

Hm that’s too bad – from the photo I’d have high hope too! We should try with bacon and mushroom then!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 2, 2012 at 08:16 said:
  
  This little tart is definitely full of potential Nami – just needs a little more flavour. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Just A Smidgen on April 4, 2012 at 04:50 said:

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

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- thecompletecookbook on April 4, 2012 at 10:31 said:
  
  Hi Smidge, glad you like the presentation. These will be delicious with the addition of bacon and mushrooms. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Robert Richards Recipes on April 4, 2012 at 21:20 said:

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! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 5, 2012 at 09:13 said:
  
  Hi Robert, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I hope you and your friends enjoy these little tarts. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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spicegirlfla on April 5, 2012 at 20:59 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 5, 2012 at 21:55 said:
  
  Thanks Linda, glad you like the idea. 🙂
  
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