Tuesdays with Dorie: Parmesan and Thyme Sablés
December 8, 2009 at 1:11 am | Posted in groups, other savory, savory things, tuesdays with dorie | 46 Comments
I was thrilled to see that Bungalow Barbara chose a recipe for TWD that can swing sweet or savory– Sablés. Between all the junk I munch on at the bakery, and all the desserts I make at home, these days I need a salt fix more often than a sugar fix. I went with a parmesan cheese sablé, and since I had heaps of fresh herbs left from Thanksgiving, I threw some thyme in there, too. Cheesy, buttery and salty…with that perfect crumbly texture– exactly what I wanted with a glass of white wine.
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan (it’s also here), or read Bungalow Barbara. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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They sell these in a shop called Petit Duc in my favourite French town, St Remy de Provence. They are divine as an appetiser with some sparkling wine. I had forgotten they existed until now and I’m excited to hear I can expect to see lots more of them on TWD blog posts. I would opted for savory over sweet and parmesan & thyme would be at the top of my list!
Comment by Sarah, Maison Cupcake — December 8, 2009 #
That looks fantastic – I definitely need to get this book!
Comment by trissalicious — December 8, 2009 #
I don’t even work close to food and I feel the same sugar overdose. Your picture makes me want to try this variation.
Comment by Romaine — December 8, 2009 #
À voir les tiens, ça me fait regretter de ne pas avoir directement essayer cette version, ils sont tellement appétissants
Comment by isabelle — December 8, 2009 #
I saw this option in the book and was really intrigued. I’m so glad someone made them. They look and sound so wonderful!
Comment by pamela — December 8, 2009 #
What a perfect idea during a sweet filled month. They look so good and Im glad you enjoyed this recipe. I did too!
Comment by Michelle — December 8, 2009 #
Yum! It didn’t even occur to me to go the savory route. Nice!
Comment by julessomeone — December 8, 2009 #
Beautiful and delicate! This is the next variation I would like to try.
Comment by Valerina — December 8, 2009 #
Your sables look and sound like perfection. Save me some.
Comment by Kim — December 8, 2009 #
How beautiful! This is the first savory version I have seen today, they look great!
Comment by Amanda — December 8, 2009 #
Beautiful sables.
I will not be doing the savory way…I just can not imagine a savory cookie.
Comment by chocolatechic — December 8, 2009 #
They’re more like a cracker this way, but with the crumbly texture of sables. Not weird at all, I promise!
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon) — December 8, 2009 #
Oh, I love your savory version!
Comment by Erin — December 8, 2009 #
These would be perfect with a glass of wine! How refined and elegant! I knew you would do amazing things with these!
Comment by Teanna — December 8, 2009 #
Your sables look fantastic. They must have been amazing with the parmesean and thyme!! Your photos are always so perfect!
Comment by Lauryn — December 8, 2009 #
dang! I’m jealous. i really wanted to try these Parm ones…but I didn’t plan ahead. I love that you used thyme.
lovely photograph, too! delish!
Comment by beckyols — December 8, 2009 #
they look great. I want to try the savoury version as well
Comment by Tammy — December 8, 2009 #
Oooohhh, savoury sables – love it!
Comment by Cakelaw — December 8, 2009 #
I would definitely opt for these over the usual sweet butter cookie (not that they’re bad). I’m hoping over to check out the recipe.
Comment by Arlene — December 8, 2009 #
Those look delicious! Someone else made Parmesan sables and I think they not only sounded wonderful but that they would be great with a crisp salad.
Comment by Susan — December 8, 2009 #
Soooo happy to see you posted on the savory parmesan version!! They look perfect! I really want to try this version!
Comment by Nina — December 8, 2009 #
Thank you for baking along with me this week!
I’m glad you were one of the ones to try the savory variation! They look delicious.
Comment by Bungalow Barbara — December 8, 2009 #
Okay, totally kicking myself for not going the savory route – those look and sound fantastic!
Comment by Caitlin — December 8, 2009 #
I find salt fixes less addicting than sugar fixes. I’d love to try these cookies.
Comment by unplannedcooking — December 8, 2009 #
I really want to try this variation. Yours look lovely!
Comment by Clivia — December 8, 2009 #
Okay, you’ve convinced me. I will HAVE to try the savory. Sound wonderful.
Wonder how herbs de Rrovance would do in them.
Comment by teaandscones — December 8, 2009 #
Well who doesn’t like parmesan??? LOVE these – and love that you ventured into “savory” sables! These look incredible… bet they taste just as good! Beautiful!
Comment by mikejdunlap — December 9, 2009 #
I almost made salty sablés, but having a French hubby… he would have killed me not to have the sweet ones available! LOL
Yours are simply lovely, and very delicate looking! Bravo, Steph!
Comment by vibi — December 9, 2009 #
What a great twist on these! I absolutely loved the basic recipe, so I will definitely give a savory version a try!
Comment by Jessica — December 9, 2009 #
Pretty! I love the basic recipe so much I can’t get past it to make any variations, but these look fantastic. I’ll have to give them a whirl.
Comment by Lydia McNeil — December 9, 2009 #
These are great!! I shall try these!!!
Comment by Ash — December 9, 2009 #
Absolutely beautiful and I bet they tasted soo good. I wish I would have seen this before I made mine!
Comment by Mary Ann — December 9, 2009 #
the savory ones were good, huh? I’ll have to try it!
Comment by Jodie — December 9, 2009 #
This sounds delicious! I thought my pecan ones were okay, but I think I would have liked these much better. I think the texture of sables is perfect for savory flavors.
Comment by Elizabeth — December 9, 2009 #
The parmesan version looks divine. It seems like everywhere I turn there are sweets, definitely a good call to make something savory.
Comment by Margot — December 9, 2009 #
I am definitley going to have ot try these this way. I am sure they were delicious!
Comment by Karen — December 10, 2009 #
Lovely…thyme in a cookie, wow!
Comment by Kitchen Butterfly — December 10, 2009 #
I know you’re vegetarian, but I’m dying to spread some chicken liver paté on these.
Comment by David — December 10, 2009 #
Mmmm, I’ve never baked a savoury cookie. Think it’s time to start!
Comment by Sweets at Vicky's — December 11, 2009 #
Cheesy, buttery, salty is all I needed to know. The thyme doesn’t hurt either!
Comment by Sues — December 11, 2009 #
Yes, nice to have something more savoury at times. These would just be perfect for Christmas. The lovely flecks of thyme make them look a little festive, no?
Comment by Julia @ Mélanger — December 12, 2009 #
I love that there is no sugar in these and I wish I had a few about now. I’m already on sugar over load and how many days until Christmas. A thousand thank yous for sharing this variation.
Comment by kellypea — December 14, 2009 #
That looks wonderful! I have the book and haven’t tried anything from it yet. Time to get it out.
Comment by cookbookapprentice — December 14, 2009 #
Forget all the other kinds of sables…just forget them…THESE are the ones I want! What a great combination of flavors…yep, you win with this one for that recipe!
Comment by Kayte — December 16, 2009 #
Lovely!
Comment by Jenilee Fleetwood — December 19, 2009 #
Those sound delicious! I’m made the sweet ones a couple times now; I want to do savory ones next. Thyme is one of my favorites. Mmm.
Comment by Di — December 25, 2009 #