Recipes for quiche don’t have to be daunting – just take the time to make homemade pastry for a crispy slice of nostalgia. For the pastry, place the butter, lard, flour and salt into a food ...

beet quiche slice on plate - Michelle Bottalico/Tasting Table While this recipe includes a homemade pie crust, roasted vegetables, and a moderately long baking time, don't let the process scare you.

Generously grease a 24cm/9½in round tart tin or pie dish, preferably not loose-bottomed ... to allow the eggy custard filling to set. Slice and serve immediately.