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Leek tart tatin

This is a simple take on a French tarte tatin that is often made using onions. This recipe uses leeks and peppers which are found in most kitchens. Generally I like simple recipes that can be cooked when getting back from a long day at work.

Take the puff pastry out of the fridge 10 minutes before you use it. Once you have cut what you need you will have a wee bit left – this is enough to make a couple of cheese straws.

Serves 4

3 leeks

2 peppers

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp soft light brown sugar

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into a square. Lay the pastry over the top encasing all the veggies, tucking it around the edges and making sure that the contents are enclosed. Put it straight in the oven for around 25- 30 minutes. Until the pastry is golden brown. When it comes out of the oven, pop a plate on top and invert the pan so that you have all the veg on display. Sprinkle with the parmesan shavings, a handful capers and some fresh herbs (basil or oregano). Cut it into 4 pieces and serve with salad.

Salt & pepper

320g puff pastry, ready rolled

1 tbsp capers

25g parmesan shavings

Handful fresh herbs (basil, oregano)

Oven gas 6/ 200 C

Prepare the leeks by cleaning and cutting horizontally in 2 cm chunks. Deseed the peppers and cut in thick slices (1cm). Add oil to an oven proof frying pan and pop it on a medium heat. Place the leeks in the middle of the pan with the peppers until it is lightly golden. around the outside. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the edges are browned. Take from the heat and sprinkle with sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. n Lizzie can be found at her bakery on Friday mornings 10 - 12 and every Saturday morning at The Old Ship Inn selling her wares. Check the website for news about the bakery www.lizziebakingbird. co.uk In August you’ll see her at Melplash Show. Have a look at instagram lizzibakingbird and see how this is made.

Mix the crushed raspberries with the caster sugar and cornflour and spread over the cooked base. Sprinkle with the remaining crumble topping.

Bake for around 30 minutes until lightly golden. Cool for 10 minutes and then cut into squares, but leave in the tin until completely cold before carefully removing them to serve.

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