“Quiche is one of my favourite bakes, accommodating a wide range of ingredients to create a satisfying meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Its versatility makes it a great dish for using up seasonal produce, leftovers and pantry staples, and it can be made in advance for a picnic or afternoon gathering. “You can substitute pumpkin with other winter squashes, sweet potato or onion. Use fresh sage for the best flavour. This recipe uses cream and milk, but the cream can be substituted for sour cream, creme fraiche or double cream for different flavour combinations to complement fillings. For example, mushroom quiche would be nice with sour cream. Add heat with red pepper flakes or diced jalapeno to filling or sprinkled on top before baking.”  –- Michael James.  You’ll need a 26.5cm (base), 3.5cm-high loose-based fluted tart pan for this recipe.

Revamp the retro quiche with this show-stopping yet easy recipe. Trust us, it doesn't get much better.

This isn’t your average quiche. Thin, vibrant strips of zucchini and savoury ham are coiled into an eye-catching spiral, guaranteeing the perfect ratio of vegetables, meat and cheesy filling in every single bite. With a pop of fresh mint to cut through the richness and a perfectly crisp blind-baked pastry base, it’s a fantastic centrepiece for picnics, light dinners or entertaining friends. You’ll need a 24cm (base measurement) x 3cm-high loose-based fluted tart pan for this recipe.

Sweet caramelised leeks, piquant artichokes and creamy goat's cheese unite in this irresistible quiche, for when you need a simple yet satisfying lunch.

Homemade flaky pastry shines in this impressive cheesy vegetable quiche recipe, but you can substitute store-bought frozen shortcrust pastry and it will be just as delicious, in a fraction of the time.

"The ‘sour’ kraut counters the richness of the pastry and creamy cheese filling, while the pockets of caramelised onion bring the perfect touch of sweetness." – Lucy Nunes

“We like to bake beetroot skin-on, wrapped in foil. This method gives an even texture and a soft, earthy sweetness. It’s also quite forgiving because you don’t need to be super precise about time or temperature. The hazelnuts marry well with kale and beets, especially in a silky custard filling. The sturdy pastry shell of this quiche makes it a great dish for transporting, too.” – Michael James. You’ll need a 24cm (base), 25cm (top), 3.5cm-deep loose-based tart pan for this recipe. Find the puff pastry recipe here.

Eggs and bacon are a marriage made in heaven. Add onion, and this quiche will become an instant family favourite. Perfect for dinner, and save the leftovers for lunch next day. This is an edited extract from All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet by Michael James with Pippa James (Hardie Grant Books, $45). Photography by Lisa Cohen.

Seasonal spring vegetables teamed with fresh eggs make the perfect filling for a nourishing spelt quiche.

Start the evening right with this leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart. It's delicious, colourful and packed full of flavour.

Comfort food doesn't mean hours in the kitchen. Our speedy cafe-style tart will instantly warm you up.

This beautiful smoked salmon tart is dressed in a punchy dill and parsley pesto.

"Use it, don't lose it" is the motto of waste warrior Phoebe Wood, who comes to the rescue with this upcycled leek, almond and bruised tomato galette recipe.

Bacon and leek are such a classic combination, and for good reason. Add them to this simple quiche recipe and you've got a perfect picnic dish.