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Basic Quiche
Basic Quiche
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups Half & Half
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash Pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 ounces shredded cheese
1 9-inch pie crust
Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix together eggs, Half & Half, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Layer cheese in bottom of pie crust, pour egg mixture over (do this on the oven shelf so you don't have to try to carry it). Bake for 15 minutes, lower the heat to 350 F and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Additions:
If you are going to add other ingredients, veggies and or meat, reduce the eggs to three and only use 1 1/2 cups of half and half. Steam or saute chopped veggies, precook any chopped meat used. Layer on top of the cheese that you choose.
Asparagus
Tomatoes (don't cook)
Leeks
Onions
Potato
Green Chilies
Broccoli
Spinach
Any vegetable can be used, match with your favorite cheese. I've had a very good chorizo, green chile and Monterrey Jack cheese quiche.
Gluten-Free Nut Crust
2 cups fine crushed roasted nuts, you can use smoked almond, anything you like.
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
Mix together, press into bottom of 9-inch pie tin and up the sides. Use to make quiche.
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11-26-2011, 11:57 PM
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Nice base recipe Princess. One of my favourite combos is broccoli, chicken and Swiss.
Did you know that a Quiche Lorraine can only be called that if it only contains bacon and Gruyere cheese? No onions, no ham, no cheddar? Our very French Chef Instructor was adamant about that!
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11-27-2011, 01:01 AM
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LOL!!! I have a Tomato Quiche that includes a healthy (unhealthy) smear of Vegemite all over the bottom...but, it is to die for! I think I made a true Lorraine once, love it but I like making more additions. Ham and cheddar! Mushrooms, leeks and bacon is another.
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11-27-2011, 01:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LPBeier
Nice base recipe Princess. One of my favourite combos is broccoli, chicken and Swiss.
Did you know that a Quiche Lorraine can only be called that if it only contains bacon and Gruyere cheese? No onions, no ham, no cheddar? Our very French Chef Instructor was adamant about that!
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He is completely correct.The crust is the other very important part. Pate Brisee google the recipe it should use egg yolks , the beauty of this crust is it is very crisp and can be rolled out thinly 
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11-27-2011, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Bolas De Fraile
He is completely correct.The crust is the other very important part. Pate Brisee google the recipe it should use egg yolks , the beauty of this crust is it is very crisp and can be rolled out thinly |
Thanks, Bolas! That is the crust, with extra sugar, I use for my individual custard and fruit tarts. Knowing I can cut back or eliminate the sugar...lovely, I love this crust!
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11-27-2011, 04:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LPBeier
Did you know that a Quiche Lorraine can only be called that if it only contains bacon and Gruyere cheese? No onions, no ham, no cheddar? Our very French Chef Instructor was adamant about that!
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LIke Boston Baked Beans. They can only be Called Boston Baked Beans if they were baked in Boston. Who knew? 
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11-27-2011, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Addie
LIke Boston Baked Beans. They can only be Called Boston Baked Beans if they were baked in Boston. Who knew? |
But, nobody has ever heard of Missoula Baked Beans! 
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11-27-2011, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bolas De Fraile
He is completely correct.The crust is the other very important part. Pate Brisee google the recipe it should use egg yolks , the beauty of this crust is it is very crisp and can be rolled out thinly |
Pate Brisee - Google Search
None of the recipes call for eggs at all.
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11-27-2011, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bolas De Fraile
He is completely correct.The crust is the other very important part. Pate Brisee google the recipe it should use egg yolks , the beauty of this crust is it is very crisp and can be rolled out thinly |
Ah yes, Pate Brisee. I was horrible at making pastry until I got to school and learned this method - now it is all I use for my savory (and even some sweet) dishes.
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11-27-2011, 11:15 AM
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I have always used well chilled shortening or lard for my pie crusts, ice water too. For me the only difference is using butter and sugar, same method. Easy!
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Basic Quiche
PrincessFiona60
Basic Quiche
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups Half & Half
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash Pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 ounces shredded cheese
1 9-inch pie crust
Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix together eggs, Half & Half, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Layer cheese in bottom of pie crust, pour egg mixture over (do this on the oven shelf so you don't have to try to carry it). Bake for 15 minutes, lower the heat to 350 F and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Additions:
If you are going to add other ingredients, veggies and or meat, reduce the eggs to three and only use 1 1/2 cups of half and half. Steam or saute chopped veggies, precook any chopped meat used. Layer on top of the cheese that you choose.
Asparagus
Tomatoes (don't cook)
Leeks
Onions
Potato
Green Chilies
Broccoli
Spinach
Any vegetable can be used, match with your favorite cheese. I've had a very good chorizo, green chile and Monterrey Jack cheese quiche.
Gluten-Free Nut Crust
2 cups fine crushed roasted nuts, you can use smoked almond, anything you like.
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
Mix together, press into bottom of 9-inch pie tin and up the sides. Use to make quiche.
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