Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Tomato Tart

My friend, Diva Karyn, made this for our book club and we went wild over it. Let's be honest, though. We hardly talk about the book. We drink wine and talk about our men and cats.

Bring this to book club or wine club or your next baby shower. I usually hope I'm done going to baby showers, but the food is always great. Maybe I'll go to a few more.

Tomato Tart

1 already made pizza crust like Boboli

4 oz. cream cheese (I like Neufchatel)

a bunch of basil, chopped

a sprinkle of thyme

1 garlic clove, minced

3 plum tomatoes, sliced

1 glug olive oil

Mix cream cheese, basil, thyme, and garlic in a pretty bowl.
Spread on crust.
Top with tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake at 425 degrees for 8 minutes.
Cut and serve.

Make it a meal: Serves ahead of a nice grilled chicken Caesar salad.

Wine: Riesling will cut through the richness of the cheese. Chardonnay will match it. Sangiovese will accompany the tomatoes beautifully. Of course it you are at book club, you may try all three!
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