HOME CHEF HEIRLOOM TOMATO QUICHE
This decadent savory quiche is perfect for a hearty gourmet breakfast during the week or a leisurely brunch on the weekends. Ingredients 3 eggs 3/4 cup half-and-half salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced leeks (2 leeks) 3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3/4 cup gruyère cheese, grated 1 refrigerated ready-made 9-inch pie crust Directions Remove tomato seeds, if desired. Dry out tomatoes on paper towels using a dash of salt. Over medium heat, sauté leeks in olive oil until soft (do not brown). Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and pepper. Sprinkle half the gruyère cheese over bottom of pie shell. Layer tomatoes concentrically and sprinkle remaining gruyère. Pour egg mixture into pie shell (do not overfill). Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, until the edges of the quiche have set. For better results, dry out tomatoes while leeks are sautéing to save time. This will also prevent your quiche from becoming too watery during the baking process as tomatoes release their juices. Do not overbake the quiche. It should still jiggle in the middle.
CARROT BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Recipe by Danielle Fahrenkrug (Delightful Mom Food) delightfulmomfood.com Naturally sweet, carrots make an ideal high-fiber, low-calorie, delicious, and easy healthy soup. Combine it with roasted butternut squash and you have a sweet, nutty, nutritious meal the whole family will enjoy. To save time, roast the butternut squash in advance and leave it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 lb organic carrots 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and seeds removed 1 medium apple, sliced 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp coriander 1/4 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ginger powder INSTRUCTIONS In a large pot add the broth, carrots, squash, apple, onion, celery, salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, chili powder, and ginger. Let simmer on medium low for about 20 minutes or until the carrots and butternut squash are soft. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minW W W. F O O D – H O M E . C O M
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