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 >
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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 >
Spinach and Feta Pie
Spanakopita Serves 5 – 6 1 kg spinach 8 spring onions, chopped 250 g feta cheese, crumbled 1 free-range egg, beaten a good pinch of grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint freshly ground black pepper 8 x 23cm x 23cm filo pastry sheets 5 tbs oil or melted low fat spread Preheat the oven… Continue reading >
Asparagus and Basil Tart
Serves 4 Takes 15 minutes to prepare 20 minutes to cook 450g fine asparagus, trimmed low fat cooking spray 2 onions, chopped finely 6 x 14 g sheets filo pastry 2 eggs, beaten salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted a handful of basil leaves. Preheat… 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 >