{"id":132565,"date":"2026-05-12T10:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/this-tartine-recipe-is-peak-spring-on-a-plate\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:19:22","slug":"this-tartine-recipe-is-peak-spring-on-a-plate-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/this-tartine-recipe-is-peak-spring-on-a-plate-5\/","title":{"rendered":"This tartine recipe is peak spring on a plate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is a special kind of afternoon that I want to remember and cherish forever. Like this where no one is looking at their phones, the wine glasses keep getting refilled, and somehow two hours go by, and no one leaves the table. This is how I remember the day Camila Marcus joined me and a group of friends for lunch in my backyard to celebrate the launch of her cookbook, My regenerative kitchen.<\/em><\/p>\n

We’d been trying to make this happen for weeks, and when it finally came together on a hot spring day, the afternoon delivered everything we’d imagined. We laid out huge platters of food on the table, everything served family style, and lingered in that easy, leisurely way that only happens when the food is simple and the company is everything.<\/p>\n

The menu tasted like spring. Cold pea gazpacho was poured into small bowls. Fennel Salad. Rose dark chocolate bark for dessert with coffee. Natural wine and sparkling water. And this tartine, which everyone kept talking about afterwards.<\/p>\n

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The chef behind the recipe<\/h2>\n

If you’re not familiar with Camila Marcus, she’s one of those chefs who makes everything seem effortless and well-thought-out. His approach to cooking is simple and intuitive, based on a deep appreciation for the seasons and the farmers who grow the food. She is also the founder of westbourne<\/a>Their direct-to-consumer brand is inspired by California’s bounty of good provisions. I’ve known Camilla for a few years and am always excited to get the chance to cook together\u2014and these tartines perfectly reflect the way she thinks about food.<\/p>\n

The recipe comes from her cookbook, my regenerative kitchen<\/a><\/em>And their description of them is perfect: The ultimate chef snack. Creamy and crunchy in equal measure with peak-season ingredients. No rules, and absolutely no fuss.<\/p>\n

What makes this tartine recipe better<\/h2>\n

It’s that simple when it comes to food, beauty is in moderation. The last thing we want to do is create something complex where each element is so good that it earns its place. That means bread matters (thick-sliced, from a good bakery, fried in avocado oil until golden and crisp). Tomatoes are key (find the best heirloom you can get your hands on). And blue cheese \u2013 frozen and so thin it melts into lacy ribbons over warm bread \u2013 is the secret ingredient that takes it to another level.<\/p>\n

The Roasted Beet Tarte\u2014curd or cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche spread in a thick layer, topped with a layer of golden beetroot, finished with toasted pepitas\u2014has a bit more of a surprise ingredient. I knew that beetroot and cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche was a combination I loved, but the contrast with the crispy fried bread made it feel completely new. Cool and creamy despite all that crunch.<\/p>\n

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Some tips for success<\/h2>\n

Serve them as a starter, lunch, or honestly, as a snack that becomes a complete meal because you can’t stop eating them. Tomatoes are at their best when they’re at their peak, so definitely keep these in mind as we enter the summer months.<\/p>\n

We made these in a large cast iron pan and placed them in batches. (You won’t believe how much a simple touch of toasting the bread elevates these tartines.) And keep Camilla’s more-is-more rule in mind when it comes to cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche. It makes these tartines feel absolutely delightful.<\/p>\n

If you’re building a spring lunch around these, pea gazpacho and a simple fennel salad complete it perfectly. Add a bottle of something cool and pink, clean up your lunch, and stay as long as possible.<\/p>\n

This recipe is from Camilla Marcus’s cookbook, my regenerative kitchen<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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