Sunday, November 14, 2010

Asparagus, Tarragon and Feta Quiche


I just can't help playing with pretty patterns of asparagus...

This is one of my old favourites, inspired by an old cookbook given to me by a friend about 18 years ago. The cookbook is The Enchanted Broccoli Forest by Mollie Katzen. It, along with the original Moosewood Cookbook, are treasured gems.

The pastry is a bit different and the ingredients modified somewhat.

Asparagus, Tarragon and Feta Quiche

Pastry

1 cup wholemeal plain flour
90g cold butter
1 egg yolk
1 tab cold water

Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolk and water until pastry is combined. Press into a flan dish. You can rest it in the fridge for 1/2 hour but I never bother as I am always running too late.

Bake blind ( I use dried beans on baking paper) in moderate oven for 12 minutes, then without beans for 6 minutes.

Filling

1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 bunch steamed asparagus
chopped tarragon (about 1/2 cup)
chopped dill (about 2 tabs)
some blobs of nice feta eg Persian feta
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper

After pastry has been cooked, sprinkle cheese over base of pastry, layer asparagus and herbs over cheese. Mix together eggs, milk , salt and pepper and pour over. Place blobs of feta evenly over filling.

Bake in moderate oven for about 45 mins or until set and nicely browned on top.



1 comment:

  1. This looks lovely Rel and the recipe books sounds lovely too...what an amazing title.

    I'm sorry Rel, I've only just found your comment asking for a copy of the vintage knitting patterns. I hope it's not too late......

    Would you like to email me on debbyemadian@live.co.uk Then I can attach a pdf of the patterns to you or alternatively post a photocopy if you email me your address. I'm so sorry I missed your message.

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