Leek and Mushroom Pasties

15 minutes to prepare        40 minutes to cook        Serves 4   Low fat cooking spray 2 leeks, sliced 200g mushrooms quartered 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves 300g low fat cottage cheese 200g filo pastry 1 egg white, beaten ½ teaspoon caraway seeds Preheat the oven to 200C/fan oven 180C Heat… Continue reading >



Courgette, Feta and Rosemary Tart

Serves 6          Preparation time 15 minutes plus 45 minutes chilling            Cooking time 1 hour Pastry: 50g porridge oats 125g plain flour Good pinch cayenne pepper Pinch of salt 95g unsalted butter, cut into cubes 40g freshly grated parmesan 1 egg, separated n.b. To save time you can use 250g ready-made shortcrust pastry or:  packet frozen… Continue reading >



Cheese Triangles

200g feta cheese 100g ricotta cheese grated ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten White pepper to taste 15 sheets filo pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, melted   Preheat oven to moderate 180C Place feta into medium mixing bowl, mash with a fork Add the ricotta, mozzarella, egg and pepper,… Continue reading >



Cheesy Mushroom Tarts

Serves 2 20 minutes preparation 10 minutes cooking   Cooking spray 300 g mixed mushrooms, sliced 1 bunch of spring onions sliced 1 fresh rosemary sprig, chopped 60 g low fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs 45g sheet filo pastry, measuring 50 x 24cm 50 g reduced fat feta cheese Freshly ground black pepper… Continue reading >



Red Pepper and Cheese Tarts

Serves 4                 15 minutes preparation                    15 minutes cooking A four hole Yorkshire pudding tin 2 red peppers, halved and de-seeded 4 x 45 g sheets filo pastry, measuring 50 x 24 cm, defrosted if frozen Low fat cooking spray 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 75 g goat’s cheese, sliced into 4… Continue reading >



Cheese and Onion Pastie

Serves 4                         25 minutes preparation                   30 minutes cooking 750 g King Edward potatoes Cooking spray 2 red onions chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 green chilli, de-seeded and diced 3 x 45g sheets filo pastry, measuring 50 x 24 cm. 125g mature Cheddar… Continue reading >