March is great for purple sprouting broccoli. You can use this in tarts, stir frys or simply steam. Purple sprouting broccoli can be served with a range of meat and fish dishes, you can simply boil, steam or stir fry it, as it was very versatile.

Broccoli is from the Italian word brocco which means arm or branch. We have been eatting broccoli in the united kingdom since it was introduced to us by the Romans. It is packed with vitamin C, iron, calcium, fibre and vitamin A .

Why not try this puff pastry purple sprouting broccoli quiche - you will need-500g pack puff pastry,
250g  purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed & steamed for 3 minutes & refreshed, 3 medium size eggs, 150ml full fat milk,
142ml carton double cream, 100g pack Welsh goats cheese, crumbled and freshly ground black pepper & nutmeg to taste.

First preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, gas mark 6, then on a lightly floured surface roll out the pastry to a 5mm thickness then use to line a 30cm metal flan dish. Prick the base with a metal fork. Line with parchment paper & baking beans then cook for 10 minutes. Remove the paper & baking beans, return to the oven for a further 5-8 minutes or until the base looks golden & dry. Line the base with the prepared broccoli. Then in a jug combine the eggs, milk, cream & cheese, season with freshly ground black peper & nutmeg. Place the flan dish on a baking tray, then pour over the egg mixture, place in the oven & cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the quiche is set & golden brown.

You can serve your tasty Quiche with a jacket potato, potato wedges and a mixed salad or vegetables, also a great addition to the lunch box whether for the kids or you. Watch the kids faces when their mates see them all eatting purple pies it’s brilliant and before you know it they will all be tasting it!

Churchill China Sanderson Maia Flan Dish has a great pattern which you can collect aswell as being a great kitchen piece as you can add other items like storage jars, roasting dishes, even place mats all in the same design so if you like to match everything check this range out.