Monday, August 22, 2005
Quiche enough for any man
That quiche looks ok doesn't it? Well it definitely tasted even better, It looks really big because I made it in my huge 30 cm (for us anyway ;) ) Pyrex tart pan, because you if you go to the effort make it big enough for 2 meals or at least lunch the next day.
Did I tell you I cooked it in my new oven? Notice that there are no crispy burnt bits. This probably sounds like I am doting a little bit, I know, I know, but I am just so happy it worked so well.
Whenever I make a quiche I just use what ever I fancy at the time or have at hand, so I know it isn't that traditional but they always work out really well. Today I did cheat though because I decided I really wanted some smoked salmon so I went and bought some ;). The other thing I find about them is that they can be too heavy or rich. This can be a good thing, but not for your average nights meal where you don't want to be too concerned about your arteries hardening. So I use skim milk with the eggs, try to use veggies that have been grilled or roasted without too much extra grease and only a little good cheese rather than a ton of 'eh'.
The basic plan is:
Wholemeal Shortcrust pastry
Then
100 gms of smoked salmon
1/2 bunch of dill, chopped
1/2 a punnet of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
1 Kumera(Sweet potato) peeled and thinly sliced and grilled
1 handful of button mushrooms thinly sliced and sated
1 red capsicum, skin blackened and sliced into strips
1 avocado peeled and sliced
1 small Brie sliced
salt and pepper
6 eggs beaten with some skim milk and S&P
Line a 30 cm tart tin with the pastry and prebake at 180 degrees C for 15 mins.
Layer the ingredients with the tomatoes and Brie on the top. Bake in a 200 Degree C oven til set and golden around 30 - 40 mins
*Note* Adjust to suit the size of your pan.
Serve with a simple salad!
17 comments:
Finally! A quiche recipe that I think I could leave the cheese out of without it falling apart. Thanks, Clare!
Posted by Amy
Clare - That's pretty huge quiche....
Posted by Kirk
Oooh...Matt would like this. I mean, he'd *really* like this!
Posted by Stephanie
yum, yum! I love anything with smoked salmon so this quiche looks great and healthy too.
Posted by boo_licious
Hi Amy
I think you just need to use enough eggs ;)
Hi Kirk
I think it would serve 6?
Hi Stephanie
If you make it let me know! It tasted fantstic
Hi Boo
How good is smoked salmon mmmmmmmmmm, i think it should be alittle healthy :)
Posted by clare eats
Clare,
That is good looking quiche! I am so hungry looking at the picture, although I have to admit that I am salmoned out. :( But I love the picture.
Posted by mIlgwimper
Hi Milly
Thanks :) it would be fab with out the smoked salmon too ;)
Posted by clare eats
Big Quiche - it looks very tasty! Glad to hear the oven is working perfectly!
Posted by Joe @ Culinary in the Desert
Hi Joe,
but since we will get 3 delicious meals out of it I am happy ;) The oven is working great!
Posted by clare eats
Hi Clare,
Oh boy, your quiche looks scrumptious! I'd love to trade for a piece - can offer a few pancakes (ok not really the same league, but can't blame me trying, right)... ;))
Posted by Oliver
Hi Oliver
If you come to Sydney I will make one just for you and N. How does that sound?
Posted by clare eats
i wish we were neighbours! well done
Posted by tian
Hi Tian
that is sooo sweet :)
Posted by clare eats
Hi clare, the quiche is lovely. Do u find that using pyrex tart pan, the crust do not brown as nicely as using metal pans? Or is it just me :(
Posted by ST
Hi ST
hmmm, I was wondering that, but it did seem to brown up nicely and not be over done after the double bake. I am thinking that I wouldn't mind a nice big metal tart dish too :)
Posted by clare eats
The quiche looks so inviting - but I'm dying to know, what is your recipe for wholemeal shortcrust?
Posted by Jane
Hi jane
I will post it just for you :)
Posted by clare eats
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