
- Recipes & Pairings
- gluten-free
- vegetarian
- Fish
- Italian
- Chicken
- pork
- Winemakers
- vegan
- salad
- Seafood
- Wine Tips & Education
- easy
- lamb
- pasta
- beef
- Cheese
- asian
- french
- soup
- spanish
- lunch
- indian
- stew
- chinese
- thai
- classic
- mexican
- moroccan
- Stories & Lifestyle
- duck
- curry
- family
- quick
- meat
- rice
- mediterranean
- barbecue
- spicy
- shellfish
- side
- starter
- japanese
- Fried
- sausages
- brunch
- picnic
- salmon
- greek
- american
- Burgers
- prawns
- dessert
- mushrooms
- pastry
- nuts
- steak
- eggplant
- sharing
- bacon
- noodles
- vegetables
- turkey
- snack
- sandwich
- fruit
- potato
- Pie
- beans
- dinner
- vietnamese
- mushroom
- roast
- eggs
- portuguese
- healthy
- game
- lentils
- one-pot
- tomatoes
- tapas
- caribbean
- burger
- tuna
- crab
- tart
- squid
- ribs
- simple
- pescetarian
- sides
- canapes
- venison
- kale
- vegan
- korean
- malaysian
- cauliflower
- cajun
- arabian
- casserole
- slow
- hungarian
- chorizo
- ham
- Wine 101
- Chilli
- avocado
- scallop
- oyster
- pate
- couscous
- offal
- tofu
- mussels
- dip
- beetroot
- takeaway
- traditional
- meatballs
- lobster
- swedish
- christmas
- traybake
- wine pairing
- Caesar Salad
- Events
- halloumi
- fritters
- asparagus
- charcuterie
- bread
- dairy free
- fries
- peas
- baking
- Turkish
- appetizer
- wines
- fresh
- beef stew
- coconut
- vegetarian
- hearthy
- family-friendly
- sauce
- rustic
- creole
- leftovers
- cream
- truffle
- british
- cabbage
- red wine
- chicken casserole
- Home-cured Salmon
- Stir Fry
- fish and chips
- tacos
- chickpeas
- Argentina
- Vegan
- salad
- spicy
- oriental
- mango
- russian
- african
- breaded
- parmesan
- slaw
- jackfruit
- cod
- apple
- german
- sweet
- pâté
- greens
- grains
- gnocchi
- potatoes
- Persian
- Quinoa
- broccoli
- bbq
- garlic
- olives
- raw
- Butter Chicken
- Pumpkin Soup
- crayfish
- christmas drink
- pork chops
- aperitifs
- Salsa
- Chocolate
- Ancient History of Wine
- Kangaroo Steak
- wine
- lamb casserole
- sea bass
- ginger
- sparkling wine
- crusted fish
- spaghetti
- pesto
- biryani
- south-african
- winemaker
- oven
- ragu
- bistro
- zucchini
- omelette
- sustainable
- quick dinner
- salad
- anchovy
- risotto
- creamy
- feta
- authentic
- tagine
- salami
- side dish
- Peruvian
- asian
- lemon
- strawberries
- liver
- sushi
- peanuts
- pineapple
- tomato
- gravy
- rabbit
- swiss
- egg
- beer
- quiche
- chips
- smoked
- polenta
- luxury
- cake
- Quiche Lorraine
- Chicken Breast
- Salmon Recipe
- Chicken Soup
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Mac-n-Cheese
- moroccan meatballs
- Weddings
- white wine
- must-try wines
- organic wines
- vegan wines
- biodynamic wines
- mulled wine
- sangria
- tomato soup
- onion soup
- wine decanting
- decanter
- goulash
- winemaking
- potato salad
- corked wine
- screw-top wine
- digestifs
- Nicoise salad
- Ratatouille
- chocolate chilli con carne
- Curried Roast Parsnip Soup
- wine regions
- wine trends
- Greek Style Pasta
- Lemon Chicken
- wine terms
- Baba Ganoush
- Hunter Valley
- Wineries
- Moules Mariniere
- roast duck
- mushroom risotto
- grapes
- Carbonara
- tortilla patata
- Shiraz
- lasagna
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- fish cakes
- pork chow mein
- Pinot Noir
- yarra valley
- Oak Ageing
- Old World Wine
- New World Wine
- Wine Flaws
- Wine Myths
- cassoulet
- lamb tagine
- lamb shanks
- chicken with peas and bacon
- Thai Fish Cakes
- exotic cuisines
- wine labels
- Chardonnay
- Unusual Wines
- sauvignon blanc
- palate
- Salads
- sardines with chickpeas
- crab cakes
- spciy
- Thai Green Curry
- chicken tagine
- pulled pork
- tagliatelle bolognese
- linguine
- restaurant
- wine rules
- lamb chops
- burritos
- sticky duck
- fish pie
- tuna steak
- roast chicken
- wine habits
- thai rice
- crusted cod
- fennel
- oriental salad
- italian meatballs
- lamb with red wine
- chilli ribs
- rabbit country stew
- wine industry
- sediment
- crystallisation
- McLaren Vale
- minerality
- Margaret River
- wiener schnitzel
- thai crab cakes
- fusilli
- valencian paella
- cajun jambalaya
- beef brisket
- bicol express
- Barossa Valley
- terroir
- Frittata
- chicken satay
- chicken herb and cream sauce
- We're Hiring!
- samosas
- custard
- toast
- Pasta
- fingerfood
- spicy
- off dry
- sophisticated
- crudites
- sustainable
- biodynamic
- gazpacho
- marinade
- whiting
- calamari
- crispy
- barramumdi
- crust
- figs
- teriyaki
- tagliatelle
- wings
- sardines
- prosciutto
- sirloin
- mole
- pad thai
- schnitzel
- escalopes
- lox
- stuffed
- cannelloni
- broth
- mediterranean
- fancy
- luxurious
- milanese
- tortilla
- meat
- meat
- torte
- meat
- meat
- meat
- meat
- meat
- meat
- tapas
- meat
- side dish
- pomegranate
- octopus
- goan
- sweetcorn
- dairy free
- brunch
- asian
- dairy free
- braised
- popcorn
- celeriac
- bacon
- dressing
- fry
- fondue
- kidney
- vega
- hummus
- blueberries
- seitan
- crea
- takeout
- pressure cooker
- pavlova
- platter
- milk
- pancakes
- dumplings
- comforting
- pancake
- Irish
- Singapore
- romanian
- australian
- meringue
- maroccan
- danish
- Polish
- Scandinavian
- capsicum
- jamaican
- Cuban
- cured
- mince
- leeks
- wheat
- pumpkin
- dips
- English
- European
- innovative
- wraps
- Bulgarian
- bavette
- Tex-Mex
- biltong
- south-african
- biltong
- scallops
- paprika
- melon
- oysters
- bake
- raspberry
- sorbet
- tempeh
- barley
- courgette
- slow cooker
- rolls
- capers
- aubergine
- Easter
- Holiday
- Pairing Tips
- veal
- seabass
- biscuit
- slow cooked

What you'll need: 300g shortcrust pastry 25g plain flour 25g butter 300ml milk 2 pinches of chilli powder Fresh nutmeg, grated 3 eggs, separated 140g asparagus tips 200g white crabmeat 3 tbsp grated parmesan Time: 1 hour Serves: 5-6 Method First First off, heat your oven to 200C. Roll out
What you'll need:
- 300g shortcrust pastry
- 25g plain flour
- 25g butter
- 300ml milk
- 2 pinches of chilli powder
- Fresh nutmeg, grated
- 3 eggs, separated
- 140g asparagus tips
- 200g white crabmeat
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan
Time: 1 hour
Serves: 5-6
Method
First
First off, heat your oven to 200C. Roll out your shortcrust pastry and use it to line a pastry tin (about 25cm in diameter if you have one). Blind bake your pastry for about 15 minutes, remove from the oven and trim off the excess pastry, then reduce the heat to 190C.
Second
In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Slowly add the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is thick and glossy. Add the chilli, nutmeg and some salt, and leave to cool slightly.
Third
Blanch your asparagus tips in boiling water, then drain, pat dry and scatter over the pastry base. In the meantime, flake up your crabmeat, and add to the sauce before mixing well.
Fourth
Now, move onto your eggs - they’re going to give this tart a unique souffle consistency. Stir the yolks into the sauce, and whizz up the egg whites with a whisk until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the sauce, trying to keep as much air in them as possible. Pour the whole lot into the pastry case, top with parmesan, and bake for 35 minutes until puffed up, golden, and perfect for sharing at your Christmas table!
For a beautifully matching wine, crack open the Collevento Pinot Grigio 2016. This Italian stunner is the ideal choice for crab dishes!
There you have it -- a delicious recipe for Crab and Asparagus Tart!
Take the guesswork out of picking new wines to try! Have a go at our palate quiz below and our Somm will choose the top 3 wines for you.
Next up: Take our Wine Palate Quiz and match your personal tastes to your top three wine types
Do you know your wine personality? If your answer is no, take our quiz to find out which wines to pick up next and build your box!
Build my box