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Crab is the quintessential taste of the British shoreline and partners perfectly with leek in this tempting tart recipe.

Crab and leek tart

grams/3½oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling

grams/3½oz wholemeal flour

butter,

egg,

butter

leeks, trimmed, sliced thinly

half-fat crème fraîche

eggs,

grams/3½oz brown crab meat

sea salt flakes

grams/3½oz white crab meat

mature cheddar, finely grated

black pepper

A light tart that melts in the mouth, this feels like a real treat and it’s a cinch to make. There’s not even any rolling involved. If you like, leave asparagus out of the filling mixture or add extra ingredients of your own. Sautéed mushrooms, blanched broccoli and roasted peppers all work well. 
245 calories per portion

Bacon and asparagus flan

asparagus,

rashers dry-cure smoked back bacon

olive oil

onion,

cornflour

300 milliliters/½ pint semi-skimmed milk

grams/1 ounces extra-mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated

sea salt

oil,

filo pastry, each

A rich and creamy quiche, packed with leeks, bacon and cheese, and encased in a crisp and deeply savoury gluten-free pastry.


Gluten-free quiche 

gluten-free plain flour

grams/4½oz unsalted butter,

tbsp finely grated Parmesan, or alternative vegetarian hard cheese

poppy seeds

4–5 tbsp ice-cold water

tsp white wine or cider vinegar

egg, white only, beaten (reserve the yolk

salt and black pepper

onion, thinly sliced

leek, thinly sliced

bacon

eggs

375 milliliters/13fl oz double cream

tbsp snipped chives parsley

grams/2¾oz Cheddar or gruyère, grated

grams/3½oz frozen peas, defrosted

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