James Martin served up tasty cheddar cheese with smoked bacon and courgette quiche for food on the go on James Martin: Home Comforts.

James says: “These homemade mini quiches are perfect for parties, picnics, or as a starter to a meal with friends.”

The ingredients for the pastry are: 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting, 150g cold butter, cubed, plus extra for greasing, pinch salt and 1 free-range egg.

For the filling: 6 slices dry-cured smoked streaky bacon, 5 free-range egg yolks, 300ml double cream, 150g mature cheddar, finely grated, 1 small courgette, trimmed, finely diced and 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only.

For the salad: 1 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 3 tsp rapeseed oil, small bag green salad leaves and 1 head Little Gem lettuce, leaves washed and separated.