Pastry recipes

Pea, bacon and basil tart Jammed with fresh peas, basil and a little bacon – it makes a lovely summer lunch; especially with a tomato salad.

Another beetroot and goats cheese tart Full to the brim with sweet beetroot and tangy goats’ cheese. All you need is a salad to go alongside

Tomato, ricotta and oregano tarts Roasted tomatoes, dollops of cool, creamy ricotta and a sprinkling of thyme all encased in eggy custard.

Pumpkin and goats’ cheese tart A super easy pumpkin puff pastry tart with goats cheese, pine nuts and garlic.

Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Tart Buttery pastry, sweet roasted beetroot and sharp goats cheese – a trio made in heaven.

Spinach and Anchovy Tart The anchovies are not overpowering at all, but lend a salty savouriness, that perks this up and stops it being bland.

Pea and Leek Tart Leeks sweated down slowly and sweetly with peas thrown in, all encased in a cheesy, eggy custard and baked in flaky pastry.