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Mediterranean Quiche Is Great Morning, Noon, or Night

Katie Sweeney — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:09 PDT

About once a month or so, I like to make a quiche. Sometimes I'll bake my own pie crust, but other times, when I'm in a hurry, I'll use a pre-made one from the store. The thing I love about quiche is its timelessness. It can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I've even eaten a cold slice as a snack in the afternoon! It's also a great way to use up old and leftover ingredients. This Mediterranean-inspired quiche is my latest favorite recipe. It's a perfect easy meatless Monday meal, and it's so good you may end up eating half the quiche in one sitting! The filling is a combination of sautéed onions, zucchini, red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes; gruyere and goat cheese provide a luxurious richness. To give it a try,

Mediterranean Quiche
From Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup sliced yellow onions 1 medium zucchini, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup grated Gruyere 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pie crust (store bought or homemade) 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and zucchini and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes. Add the red peppers and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are wilted, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, basil, and thyme and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and half-and-half together. Add the salt, pepper, grated Gruyere, and crushed red pepper.
Spoon the vegetable mixture into the prepared piecrust, pour in the egg mixture, and crumble the goat cheese on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Serves 8-10.

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Sausage Quiche Lorraine

Yum Community — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:51:41 PDT

YumSugar member (and What's For Dinner? group creator!) celebrity_soup has plenty make-at-home dinner ideas to share. Here's one of her favorites: sausage quiche lorraine.Hey guys! I'm baaaaack - you know, the girl that created this group back in 2007? It's so crazy how the group has gone on and how you guys are even posting recipes. Well, I have something to share with you now, a recipe that I love to make for dinner. It's from my website, Freakin' Delicious!, a place where I post all my recipes. I haven't updated it in a really long time but there's a lot to check out if your interested.

Anyway, on with the recipe! It's very easy to make and tastes so good right out of the oven, the pastry is my favorite part - light and flaky.

See the recipe when you read more.

Mushroom and Fontina Quiche

Yum Community — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:00:31 PDT

This story, written by Lauren, was uploaded and shared in the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community. The quiche looks absolutely amazing.

As you can see from the photo, the quiche was really good and at the end I had a bunch of crumbs and a tiny sliver left (just enough for a photo)! The original recipe called to use a variety of mushrooms, so I picked butter mushrooms, morels, brown button. The combination of different mushrooms along with the melty fontina cheese was perfect. I cheated on the crust and opted to use a store bought pie crust. Beware when you are cooking the crust before hand, it can start to shrink if the oven is too hot. If it shrinks too much there isn't much space for the filling. Quiches are perfect for brunches or breakfasts and this one is packed full of flavor!

To look at her recipe keep reading.

Healthy Dinner: Tofu, Tomato, and Basil Quiche

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:00:02 PDT

Quiche is one of my go-to recipes for dinner because they're so easy to make, and since you can add just about anything, you never get bored with the flavor. Tomatoes with fresh picked basil from the garden is one of my absolute favorite treats in the Summer, and that delicious combo was the inspiration behind this fresh tasting, protein-packed quiche.

This recipe is a cinch, really, and it'll be a hit at your next dinner party for sure. Check it out when you

Tofu, Tomato, and Basil Quiche
original recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil 15 ounce block of tofu, diced 1 teaspoon minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 large leek (or two small), sliced 20 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3 eggs 3/4 cup plain soy milk (or regular milk) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 premade whole wheat pie shell

Directions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a pan. Add the tofu, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for five minutes, stirring often. Add the leeks and continue stirring while cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the tofu is slightly browned and the leeks look translucent.
Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes.
In a separate bowl whisk eggs, soy milk, fresh basil, and pepper.
Pour the tofu, leek, and tomato mixture into the pie shell. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, and then pour the egg mixture over that.
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the quiche on that to bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top of the quiche is slightly brown.
Allow quiche to cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with a fresh salad. Enjoy!

Serves 8.

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Serving Size	1/8 piece of quiche
Calories	302
Total Fat	16.3 g
Sat. Fat	3.8 g
Cholesterol	72 mg
Sodium	238 mg
Carbs	28.4 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugars	10.9 g
Protein	12 g

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Come Party With Me: Brunch For Mom - Menu

partysugar — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:00:14 PDT

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and I feel lucky to say that I'll be spending the day with my fabulous mom. Both of my siblings are far away, so it will be a small celebration with my parents and me. Instead of going out to brunch, we'll enjoy a leisurely meal in the front patio. On the menu? All of mom's favorites! She's a fan of simple food, so the main attraction is a classic quiche lorraine. Twice-cooked hash browns and a strawberry orange salad round out the easy menu. On Saturday night, I'll put together the quiche and bake the potatoes. Then come Sunday morning, all I have to do is bake the quiche, finish the potatoes, and throw together the salad. To enjoy these dishes with your loved ones, get the recipes now.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Crustless Broccoli-Cheddar Quiches

partysugar — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:45:58 PST

Who says making quiche has to be complicated? This recipe proves that a quick and simple quiche can come together in minutes. The secret is to leave out the pastry dough crust. Not only are you saving time, but you'll also cut calories. The classic combination of cheddar and broccoli is featured in this recipe; however other cheese and vegetable pairings can be substituted. Follow the same measurements but consider gruyere and mushrooms, gouda and red peppers, or parmesan and spinach. Get the basic vegetarian recipe when you

Crustless Broccoli-Cheddar Quiches
From Everyday Food

Ingredients

Butter, for ramekins Coarse salt 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli florets 6 large eggs 1/2 cup half-and-half Ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces) Crusty bread and mixed salad (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter four 8-ounce ramekins (or a 9-inch pie dish); set aside.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain well; transfer to a cutting board, and blot dry with paper towels. Chop coarsely.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in broccoli and cheese.
Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle broccoli mixture into ramekins, dividing evenly. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and a mixed-green salad, if desired.

Serves 4.

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Sunday Dinner: Shrimp and Feta Cheese Quiche

YumSugar — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:00:16 PST

It's been cold and wet outdoors this weekend, so tonight I'm going to indulge myself by making a gorgeous savory pastry that takes inspiration from French country cooking, the Mediterranean, and the fruits of the sea.

I don't plan on toiling over a crust from scratch. Instead, I'll parbake some store-bought pie dough, then fill the tart with a sumptuous filling of shrimp, feta, and roasted red peppers. The result is a sophisticated update on a rustic classic. For the recipe, read more.

Savory Sight: Quiche With Potato Crust

YumSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:00:16 PDT

Suffice it to say we've been obsessed with everything eggs, as evidenced by everything from breakfast tarts to our search for stylish Easter egg cups. The eggcellent endeavor has yet to end: I flipped for this eggy, cheesy vegetable quiche that staff member Garrick made over the weekend. I love quiche to begin with - but it's the baked-til-crisp potato hash crust that I've completely fallen for. To see how the quiche got its unique crust,

read more. For the filling, Garrick included mild-flavored enoki mushrooms. The quiche also included a mixture of parmesan, Emeril's Essence seasoning, leeks, and mushrooms. Made-from-scratch potato crust was molded into a deep pie dish and baked. A potato ricer helped to extract unnecessary moisture from russet potatoes. The crisp and golden leek and mushroom quiche.

Healthy Recipe: Broccoli Mushroom Leek Quiche

FitSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:30:00 PDT

Quiche is one of the easiest dishes to make. Made with eggs, it's a great source of protein and vitamins. You can also pack it with a variety of veggies making it a healthy dinner, hopefully with leftovers for lunch. Quiche is normally made with cream, which is high in saturated fat, so I've used skim milk instead. To make my life easier, instead of making my own pie shell, I used a Wholly Wholesome Frozen Pie Shell. You can find it in the freezer section in packs of two. Not only does it help make your quiche recipe a cinch, but it's also cholesterol free.

To see the recipe just

Lowfat Broccoli Mushroom Leek Quiche
Mom's famous recipe

Ingredients

1 pie shell (store-bought or homemade) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek 8 mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 broccoli crown 2 stems of fresh rosemary 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups skim milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Shredded Swiss, cheddar, and Monterrey Jack cheese (optional)

Directions

If you're using a frozen pie shell, remove it from the freezer. I used one made by Wholly Wholesome. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Place a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil. While that's heating up, slice the leeks and add them to the pan.
Slice the mushrooms and mix them in with the leeks. Add the garlic and stir often. Don't cover the pan because you want the water to evaporate. Allow to cook for five minutes.
Cut up the broccoli crown in small pieces and add that to the pan. Cook for another five minutes, then add the fresh rosemary. Mix well and cook for one more minute and then remove from the heat.
In a separate bowl, crack the three eggs and scramble them slightly. Add the milk, salt, and pepper and stir well.
Pour the vegetable mixture into the pie shell.
Place the pie shell on a foil covered cookie sheet. Then carefully pour in the egg mixture. If you want to, sprinkle some cheese on the top. Since this quiche contains no cream, it takes longer to cook, so bake for 40 minutes. You'll know it's ready when you poke a knife in the quiche and it comes out clean.
Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting. It tastes great out of the oven, but even better the next day, just warm it up in the microwave.

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Six Makeshift Pantry Meals

YumSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:30:09 PDT

You know the scenario: You arrive home late, need to put a meal on the table, and haven't gone grocery shopping. Rather than going out to eat an expensive dinner, stay home and whip up a last-minute meal from the ingredients right out of your cupboard! Here are six of our favorites.