Parisian Tomato Tart

I learned to make this savory tart while living in Southern France. It's a perfect balance of tart tomatoes and nutty gruyère cheese. And it's super easy, but will surely impress!

Ingredients
1 pie crust (homemade or store bought)
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Cup Grated Gruyère Cheese (or Swiss - this tastes great as well and is less expensive)
4-5 Roma Tomatoes, sliced and drained on a paper towel.
Olive oil
Kosher Salt & Pepper
Fresh Thyme (or dried if necessary)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place crust in pie plate and pierce bottom with a fork. Spread Dijon mustard on crust and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Layer tomatoes on top of cheese in concentric circles, slightly overlapping the tomatoes as you go around. (I added a few yellow tomatoes that I had on hand, just for some extra color.) 
Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. then sprinkle with thyme.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Cool before serving.

I've been très occupée...

I've been very busy this past weekend...


Speed Racer Cupcakes for a 6 year old's birthday.


Coconut Lemon Curd Tartlets for a baby shower.

And, my first attempt at catering SAVORY Little Fancies...

Tortellini Brochette.

Mini Tomato Tartlets.

Little Roast Beef Sandwiches.

Fancy Little Cheese Balls.

It was hectic, but thanks to my mom, who is très magnifique, it was a success. I learned that I'm probably not the easiest person to work with, because I like things to look exactly the way I've pictured them in my mind! But she was a trooper, she lovingly gave herself the title of sous chef (even though she knows far more than I do when it comes to cooking) and followed my every wish! Thank you mom! And merci to Natalie too, who took a leap of faith and hired me!
Here's to many more such Sweet and Savory adventures!