Savory Heirloom Tomato Tart - Good Food And Treasured Memories

Ingredients

• 908 gm (2 LBS) assorted heirloom tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 250 gm sliced bacon, diced
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 2 cloves (2 tsp) garlic, minced
• 170 gm (about 1 1/2 cups) aged extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1 Tbsp basil paste (found in the vegetable section at the grocery store)
• 1/4 cup chives, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp Dijon grainy mustard
• 1 large egg
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1 tsp Smoky Ranchero seasoning
• 1/4 tsp EACH coriander & cumin
• 3 green onions, chopped for garnish
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 85 gm Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely shredded
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 cup cold, unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cold vegetable shortening, cubed
• 6 Tbsp buttermilk