To prepare the savory asparagus pie, start by making the dough that needs to rise. Pour the sifted flour into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, add the dry yeast (1) and half ...

Prepare a deep quiche dish by greasing well. (approximately 24cms wide and 5 cms deep) Break the tough part of the stems from the bottom of the asparagus. Wash the spears and cut into about 3 cm ...

I was so excited when I finally got my seed catalogs in the mail. I love to sit down and go through them, pondering what to plant and where, checking new varieties, and thinking about when I can ...

On a floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12 x 17-inch (30 x 43 cm) rectangle. Transfer to the baking sheet. Fold the edges of the dough inward, making a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border all around.

To prepare the Rice pie with peas, asparagus, and zucchini, boil the brown rice in salted boiling water (1), following the cooking times indicated on the package. Meanwhile, in another small pot, ...

Heat oven to 400°F and grease a 9-inch cake or pie pan. Place the squash on a large baking sheet with the cut side up. Bake until tender (about 50 minutes). Set aside and allow to cool slightly. In a ...

You can poach the salmon, although there's no need as it will be encased in the pastry and cook in the oven. If you want to, poach the salmon in boiling water with lemon juice and a bay leaf. Let it ...

I love this time of year, with asparagus coming into season. It's perfect in salads, sautéed or as a side dish. You can even chuck it on the barbie for a few minutes. If even that seems too much like ...

Rich, cheesy and textured with polenta, this Greek-style quiche is gluten free and delicious served hot or cold, which makes it perfect for picnics or lunch boxes the next day. It's an easy recipe ...

Granville Middle School eighth-grader Sydney Mazik will be spending her 13 th birthday at the White House having lunch with First Lady Michelle Obama, after winning a national recipe contest. Mazik ...