No, it’s not a Tarte Tatin. It’s still delicious, and much less fiddly to make. Tart apples are caramelized, flavored with Calvados, and enriched with a little cream, then baked under golden puff pastry. Because the juicy filling is below the crust, rather than on top of it, the crust stays crisp and flaky. Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche, and a dash of cinnamon.
Properly roasted, potatoes produce a crisp and brown crust surrounding a creamy interior. The trick is to cover them during the first part of the cooking, so that the steam cooks the potatoes all the way through, then uncover them so they can acquire a rich brown crust. The garlic and rosemary are added after the potatoes have cooked, rather than before they go into the oven — cooking so long at such a high temperature gives the seasonings an unpleasant bitter taste
Pomegranate seeds (arils) are wonderful in salads, contributing brilliant ruby color, sweet-tart taste, and bursts of juiciness. Fennel’s brilliant greenish-white color and gentle licorice flavor offset them perfectly. As finishing touches, scallions add a savory punch, and a simple pink-red cranberry balsamic vinaigrette rounds out the flavors.