September
2004
British
Cheese Week, 25th September – 3rd
October
Celebrate
British Cheese Week with a classic British Cheddar & Red Onion
Tart
Cheese is always
a winner – loved by omnivores and vegetarians,
adults and children - so what better way to mark British Cheese Week
than with this tasty British Cheddar & Red Onion Tart recipe from
The Vegetarian Society. To be sure that the cheese really is suitable
for vegetarians, look for The Vegetarian Society approval mark, or visit
www.vegsoc.org/seedling to search the database of approved products.
British
Cheddar & Red
Onion Tart
Serves 6
Preparation time – 15 minutes
Cooking time – 40 minutes
Ingredients
500g/1lb 2oz short-crust pastry
15ml/1tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion chopped
100g/4oz tomato sliced
100g/4oz vegetarian Cheddar cheese grated
fresh parsley
250ml/9 fl oz milk
3 free range eggs
salt and pepper
Method
1. Pre heat the oven to 190ºC, 375oF, Gas 5
2. Roll out pastry and line a 9 inch flan case. Allow to stand in the
fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Then set to one side.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions for 3 minutes then
allow to cool.
5. Spread the onion over the base then cover with the sliced tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and the parsley.
7. Place the milk and eggs in a bowl and beat them together. Add a good
pinch of salt and pepper.
8. Pour this mixture over the flan.
9. Bake for 30 minutes until set and golden, serve hot or cold with steamed
vegetables & new potatoes.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can keep it simple, or get creative
and serve it for a special lunch or dinner party. Here are a few ideas
to get your juices flowing:
1. Try it bistro style with artichokes and olives.
2. Go continental – throw in some roasted peppers, pesto and sun
dried tomatoes.
3. Be creative - try adding asparagus with roasted almonds and garlic.
For more sensational recipes visit The Vegetarian Society website at
www.vegsoc.org
Notes for editors
• For photography
to accompany The Vegetarian Society British Cheese Week recipe or a
jpeg of the ‘Vegetarian Society Approved’ symbol,
please contact Kerry in the Press Office on 0161 925 2012, email kerry@vegsoc.org
• Outside office
hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973
108 165. Alternatively visit the website for lots more information
at www.vegsoc.org.
• The Vegetarian
Society defines a vegetarian as a person who eats no meat, poultry,
game, fish, shellfish or crustacea. Vegetarians also avoid
the by-products of slaughter such as gelatine or animal rennet in cheese.
The Society only approves products containing eggs when they are free-range.
Press
Officer press@vegsoc.org
For the latest Vegetarian Society press releases visit www.vegsoc.org
The Vegetarian Society
Direct line - 0161 925 2012
Fax 0161 926 9182
Registered Charity: 259358
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