INGREDIENTS
1 lb
puff pastry, chilled - homemade or purchased. If using purchased puff pastry, roll both sheets together to make 1 lb, then cut off ¼ lb for the top of the torte. Use any scraps to cut out designs for the top, if desired.
10
large eggs
1 tbsp
chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tsp
snipped fresh tarragon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp
unsalted butter
6
large red bell peppers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lb
spinach, trimmed and washed
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 cloves
garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 tsp
grated nutmeg
3 tbsp
heavy cream (optional)
8 oz
Swiss cheese or Gruyere, thinly sliced
8 oz
smoked or honey ham, thinly sliced
1
large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt