PYREX, makers of my most used kitchen item, have shared some recipes – so we thought we’d pass them on!
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL QUICHE
This quiche combines the delicious ingredients, mozzarella and tomatoes to create a light yet filling dish. As a vegetarian option it is also bound to be a success with all dinner party guests this Summer.
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Equipment: Pyrex 24cm Glass Quiche Dish
Ingredients:
175g plain flour
100g butter
3 tsp cold water
210g pack mozzarella pearls, drained
75g sunblush tomatoes, drained and chopped
Large handful basil leaves
50g Parmesan cheese, grated
300ml milk
4 medium eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C
2. Gas 6. Grease the Pyrex quiche dish.
3. Rub the butter into the flour to resemble fine breadcrumbs and add enough water to form a dough. Roll out on a floured surface and use to line the quiche dish.
4. Put the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil into the pastry case with half of the Parmesan.
5. Beat the milk and eggs together and season to taste. Pour the egg mixture through a sieve over the filling and top with the remaining cheese.
6. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
