While quiche can be so warming and comforting for me and many others, I believe I went just about the entire winter absent of baking my very favorite savory pastry pies! How did that happen? 🤯Time flies when you’re busy and having fun, fun, fun! 🤩 Today’s summer fun-filled day was made bright with a…
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I had never thought about adding nuts to a savory quiche before – until dining at a local cafe.Their brunch special that day happened to be a walnut quiche.Interesting… for sure.The bitterness of walnuts is not my favorite, but the concept of crunch (you all KNOW my need, desire, and adoration of crunchy texture in…
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I’m still on my lemon kick 🍋🍋🍋!C’mon, it’s summertime! Lemonade stands on every corner, lemon cocktails, lemon cakes, lemon curds, lemon creams, lemon risotto, lemon pasta, and now lemon quiche! Made with sweet and savory honey and black pepper roasted rainbow carrots forming a brilliantly bright chevron design atop the quiche, the filling and crust…
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“Quiche is the best!”No kidding! They truly are “Pretty Much THE BEST THING EVER!”I think I’ve told you before – quiche was one of the very first things I learned to bake with my mom and I FONDLY remember that. I’ll cherish those moments with Mom in the kitchen. Thank you, Mom. And, thank you,…
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Apparently, because my version of this traditional French quiche recipe uses maple roasted ham rather than bacon, it cannot be considered a “Quiche Lorraine.” Oh, those darn Frenchmen/women and their strict culinary and viticultural rules. (Actually, I really do LOVE that about France). I like structure and tradition – but I’m also a rule breaker…
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Quiche is delicious. It’s a crowd pleaser. It’s comforting. It can be served warm or cold. It’s the best.It’s one of my favorite things to bake.This version is particularly easy. No mess, no fuss – just simply pop it in the oven, and it’s done.Italian Chicken Sausage. Sour Cream. Tomato Bruschetta. Eggs. Cheese.That’s it!!! Italian…
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As much as I adore the sunshine and warmth of summer, I still have winter on my mind (don’t we all – it’s only just begun!).Winter squash and crisp apples may be the only few things I truly enjoy about the season that chills me to the bone.Thus, I choose to make the most of…
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We’re still a little stuck right now, aren’t we?Well, in that case, let’s “stick” to some yummy quiche! Fresh herbs and greens with sour cream and Havarti cheese compose this delicious Cilantro Dill Havarti Quiche. Cilantro Dill Havarti Quiche Crust:8 Tbs. cold butter, cubed into 1″ pieces2 cups all purpose flour1 large egg1 Tbs. apple…
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In times like these ( #coronavirus #crisis ) I really get to use my creativity in the kitchen. No meat, no eggs, no rice, no cheese, very few veggies, and no toilet paper, of course.Well, Brian is a meat eater – well, lover, I should say. He really likes his heme iron and protein at…
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It’s been a while since I’ve baked a special quiche – or a quiche of any sort at all.Since I was creating a crust for yesterday’s Truffled Pear Black Pepper Galette, I simply doubled the ingredients and prepared my favorite pie crust – my favorite quiche crust – just, my favorite crust. And creating a…
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