I started off this year with two goals.  One: to try to cook more and post more savory recipes, and two: to work my way through three binder’s worth of recipes that I’ve collected over the years. For my inaugural (that word has been used a lot around here lately!) recipe, I tried a sausage, roasted red pepper and spinach torta.  I thought this would be a good way to ease into savory dishes since I still had a chance to bake 🙂

This recipe was a pretty big leap for me.  I really hate eggs.  Despite this, I can still make a pretty good bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for Miles in the morning! This recipe reminded me of quiche, I the only egg dish I will eat.  I keep telling myself that there are enough ingredients added in that will mask the egg flavor.  I was right!  There was a ton of flavor happening here.  It actually tasted like a quiche only with a baguette crust instead of a pie crust.  As you worked your way to the crust however, the flavor did get a little eggy, so I just sprinkled a little extra cheese on top or had a bite with sausage.  I definitely liked it enough that I would not only make this again but try other torta recipes too.  I also like the versatility of the dish.  I had it for dinner with a salad and a glass of Riesling, but it would also make a great breakfast or brunch dish.  I’m pretty happy with my first recipe!