Ingredients:

• 1 ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lay the pastry in a 9-inch pie dish, trim the edges, and prick the base with a fork. Line with baking paper and baking beans, then bake for 15 minutes.
3. In a pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. In the same pan, add olive oil and caramelise the onions over low heat for 20 minutes.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread the caramelised onions over the cooked pastry base, sprinkle with cooked bacon and grated cheddar.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 prebaked tart shell (9-inch)
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese over the bottom of the tart shell. Top with caramelized onions.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the onions and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere cheese.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly browned.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound crawfish tails, cleaned
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
4. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then crumble.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened. Add crawfish, shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and parsley. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until seafood is cooked through.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. In a large bowl, mix the crumbled cornbread with the seafood mixture. Gradually add chicken broth until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
8. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 65 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon slices (for serving)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
3. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
4. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices on the side.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)

Kcal: 165 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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