"This lovely tart will be the star of your springtime brunch between its garlic-laced asparagus and mushrooms, savory ham and Swiss, and flaky, buttery crust...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Homemade pastry for single-crust, OR store-bought, 9-inch pie crust
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1 cup shredded Gruyére OR Swiss cheese, divided
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1 cup cubed ham
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1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
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4 eggs
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3/4 cup half-and-half OR milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper