Thursday, 19 September 2013

Autumn is really here

Yesterday ( Sept 18) and a chapter headed "Using up the leeks ".  A chilly, wet day, using up the last of home grown vegetables - autumn is well and truly here!!!
The recipe was Tarts of leeks and cheese. These could be made as small individual tarts or one large pie. I decided on the individual ones.  
Simple and quick to make, especially when using bought pastry, - although Mr Slater does not explain why I had to put a layer of greaseproof paper between the leeks and pan lid, anyone know?
I ended up with too much filling for the pastry but served it hot alongside the tarts.
Mr Slater ,I feel , 
misses some instructions from this recipe at the end but looking at the accompanying picture I am reminded to cut slits in the pastry tops to let out the steam and to brush with beaten egg before baking.
The results were a very tasty if light evening meal. I think these would make an excellent lunch time meal.

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