May
What's in season?
Fruit and Veg
- Asparagus
- New potatoes
- Cauliflower
- Radishes
- Broad beans
- Rhubarb
- Spring onions
- Spinach
- Cucumber
- Lettuce
- Samphire
- Parsley
- Mint
- Cherries
- Rocket
Meat and Fish
- Lamb
- Wood pigeon
- Cod
- Coley
- Haddock
- Herring
- Duck
Seasonal Recipe of the Month
Mini Asparagus Tarts with Smoked Salmon
Pastry
- 1 tsp olive oil, for brushing
- 1 large sheet filo pastry, cut into 6 squares
- 1 free range egg, beaten
Filling
- 75g cream cheese
- 1 free range egg, beaten
- 1 slice smoked salmon
- 1 large asparagus spear, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra to garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 200C / 400F / Gas 6
2. For the pastry, lightly oil a muffin tin. Press one filo square into the tin,
then brush it lightly with beaten egg and place the next square on top. Repeat
with all of the filo squares
3. For the filling, place all of the ingredients into a bowl, reserving some
chopped chives for the garnish, and mix well
4. Pour the filling mixture into the pastry case, transfer to the oven and bake
for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown
5. To serve, place the quiche onto a small plate and sprinkle the chives over
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