Surely many of you have cooked quiches. A quiche is a savory tart originating from French cuisine. The original recipe was born in the Lorraine region, in northeastern France. Hence its name: 'Quiche Lorraine'.
Its preparation is based on beaten eggs and heavy cream, mixed with chopped vegetables and adding ham or bacon. It is filled into a shortcrust pastry pan and baked in the oven.
There are countless variations of quiche and many recipes to suit every taste and palate. I love opening the fridge and starting to improvise. Every quiche is a new discovery!
It's a great dish to vary our recipe routine a bit and have an informal dinner. It's very, very quick to prepare and you can surprise your guests with a recipe tailored to the gathering. For example, if you know your friends love roasted vegetables, you can make a Mediterranean quiche and you'll leave them speechless!
I even often make ham and cheese quiches for the kids' snack or for them to take on trips. It's a good substitute for typical sandwiches and they are delighted.
To make quiches in no time I use this Emile Henry mold. It's made of glazed ceramic, resistant to cuts, and heat is distributed slowly and evenly, perfectly baking the crust.
Most of the time, I present the quiche directly at the table in the mold, keeping it warm for longer.
This mold is so beautiful that there's no need to unmold the tart! Also, it is safe for oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
Photo: Emile Henry mold
The other day I cooked a bacon and apple quiche accompanied by some lamb's lettuce sprouts. The result? A mix with a tart and sweet touch that pairs very well with well-toasted bacon and egg. Just reading it makes me want to make it again! I must say the outcome was a complete success.
Quiche recipes
Without a doubt, a quiche can save you on more than one occasion when you have an unexpected dinner, don't know what to cook, want to use what you have in the fridge to make a delicious, uncomplicated recipe... And I can assure you you won't leave anyone indifferent!
Here are some quiche recipes, tried and delicious:
- Pumpkin, apple and gorgonzola quiche
- Cod, leek and onion quiche
- Vegetable quiche
- Endive and leek quiche, inspired by Julia Child's book
- Salmon and goat cheese quiche
- Tomato Niçoise quiche
Salmon and goat cheese quiche and Cod, leek and onion quiche
Do you have any quiche recipe you'd like to share? You know I love discovering new ways to prepare and innovate in the kitchen! I hope you'll tell me how you make your "star" quiche.
Comments
Alejandro said:
La región de Lorraine (Lorena), está en el noreste de Francia, no noroeste.
Raquel said:
Yo la hago de calabacín y queso azul.
pelo el calabacín y lo corto en rodajas finas, lo sofrio un poco en una sarten y luego lo pongo encima de la masa con el queso azul. Echo la mezcla de huevos y leche y al horno. Está buenísimo
Laura said:
Me encantan las quiches y también improviso con los ingredientes. Lo que no se me había ocurrido nunca es lo de sustituir el bocata de las excursiones por una quiche, a mi hija le va a chiflar la idea!!
Saludos!!