Quiches and Tarts

Quiches and tarts will add a vibrant dash of colour to your party whether they are savoury or sweet

The Delia Online Cookery School: Many of the recipes for quiches and tarts in this collection are included in our Cookery School. And the good news is you can watch them being made. Just click the image to play.

Asparagus and Cheese Tart

Just to make the very most of the English asparagus during its very short season, I cook it every which way...

Just to make the very most of the English asparagus during its very short season, I cook it every which way, hence this very simple but sublime tart. Vegetarians ma...

30 minutes - 40 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Cep and Onion Tarts

This combination of earthy cep mushrooms and sweet caramelised onions is divine, and comes to us courtesy o...

This combination of earthy cep mushrooms and sweet caramelised onions is divine, and comes to us courtesy of Alex Mackay, the brilliant young chef who demonstrated his...

25 minutes - 30 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Cheese and Vegetable Flan

For this recipe (ideal for vegetarians), I use a 7 inch (18 cm) metal pie plate with a rim which is about 1...

For this recipe (ideal for vegetarians), I use a 7 inch (18 cm) metal pie plate with a rim which is about 1½ inches (4 cm) deep. The Delia Online Cookery School: Th...

40 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Lancaster Lemon Tart

This is a first cousin of a Bakewell tart, using home-made lemon curd instead of jam, which I think goes ve...

This is a first cousin of a Bakewell tart, using home-made lemon curd instead of jam, which I think goes very well with the flavour of almonds. The Delia Online Coo...

40 minutes - 45 minutes

to cook

Leek and Goats' Cheese Tart

This is what I call a wobbly tart – creamy and soft-centred. Leeks and goats' cheese have turned out to ...

This is what I call a wobbly tart – creamy and soft-centred. Leeks and goats' cheese have turned out to be a wonderful combination, and the addition of goats' chees...

50 minutes - 1 hour

to cook

Vegetarian

Quiche Lorraine

For years I've been experimenting with this type of recipe to elminate, for ever, the problem of the soggy ...

For years I've been experimenting with this type of recipe to elminate, for ever, the problem of the soggy pastry base that seems to plague so many people, myself incl...

Goats' Cheese Tart

This is a kind of standby recipe for the Christmas holiday if you’ve got some goats’ cheese and a packet of...

This is a kind of standby recipe for the Christmas holiday if you’ve got some goats’ cheese and a packet of fresh thyme stashed away in the fridge. You can whip som...

15 minutes - 20 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Tart

In the summer, one of my favourite starters is Piedmont Roasted Peppers. What I have done here is try to...

In the summer, one of my favourite starters is Piedmont Roasted Peppers. What I have done here is try to capture all those brilliant flavours and make them into a w...

Vegetarian

Smoked Fish Tart

Smoked Fish Tart with a Parmesan Crust The various smoked flavours of the fish in this tart are quite se...

Smoked Fish Tart with a Parmesan Crust The various smoked flavours of the fish in this tart are quite sensational partnered with the hint of piquancy in the gherkin...

50 minutes - 1 hour

to cook

Smoked Salmon and Dill Tart

You can now watch how to make Smoked Salmon and Dill Tart in our Cookery School Video just click the image ...

You can now watch how to make Smoked Salmon and Dill Tart in our Cookery School Video just click the image to play.

35 minutes - 40 minutes

to cook

Thick Onion Tart

The secret of this tart is to cook the onions until they almost caramelise so they form a thick, brown laye...

The secret of this tart is to cook the onions until they almost caramelise so they form a thick, brown layer over the base. The Delia Online Cookery School: You can...

Three Onion Tart

A new take on a retro classic, this gorgeous tart is full of flavour, with onions, Parmesan cheese and crèm...

A new take on a retro classic, this gorgeous tart is full of flavour, with onions, Parmesan cheese and crème fraiche providing plenty of creaminess. The Delia...

30 minutes

to cook

Wild Mushroom Tartlets

This is my version of one of the most brilliant first courses I've ever eaten. It was created by Michel ...

This is my version of one of the most brilliant first courses I've ever eaten. It was created by Michel Bourdin, head chef at London's prestigious Connaught Hotel. ...

Vegetarian