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Crustless Quiche recipe makes brunch easy

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Crustless quiche, filled with veggies and cheese, is a delicious low carb dish that the entire family loves.
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Basic custard mixture for deep dish quiche, 2 1/2 cups half and half, 6 eggs
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1 1/2  cups of cooked veggies. Squeeze out excess water from vegetables or your filling will be soggy.  I used chopped broccoli, spinach and scallions
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Custard filling, cheese and vegetables.  I used 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup shredded aged asiago cheese.  Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated hard cheese like Parmesan, Romano or aged asiago over the top to promote browning.  This quiche is ready to bake.
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Finished crustless quiche. Serve with bacon and fresh fruit and brunch is done,

Quiche Recipe

pre heat oven to 325 degreesBasic Custard:

2 1/2 cups of half and half

6 eggs

3/4 teaspoon salt

Finely chopped fillings, 2 1/2 cups total:

Cooked; spinach, broccoli, leeks, peppers, caramelized onion, bacon, chicken, ham, crab. Shredded cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella. Soft cheeses like goat cheese

Raw; scallions, soft herbs like chives, thyme or basil

 

 Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Butter a pie dish, the one I used is for “deep dish” pie.

Cook vegetables (should be cool before you pour custard in) or use leftover cooked vegetables.  Chop them to very small size and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.  Evenly distribute vegetables, meat and shredded cheese in pie dish.

Beat half and half, salt and eggs until combined.  Pour over vegetables. Top with grated hard cheese like Parmesan, Romano or aged asiago.

Place on a sheet pan in case it bubbles over. Place in center of the oven and bake for 50 minutes.  Should be a bit wobbly in the center, kind of like a Jello mold.

Let quiche rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
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Mae’s Bakery, a great reason to go off my low carb diet

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Mae's Bakery Birthday cake. Happy first birthday
Mae’s Bakery Birthday cake. Happy first birthday

Dieting sucks lets face it, but if it must be done then it must be done.  I’m on a low carb diet now but diets be damned because it’s the 1st anniversary celebration for Mae’s Bakery (2772 Lenox Road, Suite B4, Atlanta, GA).

Beth Castro owner of Mae's Bakery
Beth Castro fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning her own bakery with the opening of Mae’s Bakery last year.  Self taught, Beth’s passion for delicious treats shows in the high quality of her work.  The bakery is named after Beth’s daughter.
Dessert table
Dessert table
Mae's sugar cookies
Yes sugar cookie, I will do as you say
One of my favorite desserts, creampuffs have a light, crispy shell and a rich creamy vanilla filling
One of my favorite desserts, creampuffs have a light, crispy shell and a rich creamy vanilla filling
Eclairs, perfectly shiny with chocolate glaze
Eclairs, perfectly shiny with chocolate glaze
Cupcakes and Layer cake and cake pops. Macarons by Xanna Kidd of XK Macarons. Xanna is also a barista at Mae's
Cupcakes and Layer cake and cake pops. Macarons by Xanna Kidd of XK Macarons. Xanna is also a barista at Mae’s.  The beautifully colored French Macarons are a meringue cookie make with almond flour.  They are so deliciously delicate; the outer shell cracks between your teeth and the lightly chewy inside melts in your mouth.

Counter Culture Coffee was in the house for a very informative discussion of all things coffee.

Counter Culture Chemex Coffee
Counter Culture Chemex Coffee.  The by-the-cup, certified organic, Counter Culture coffees at Mae’s Bakery change seasonally
We had a wonderful tasting of Counter Culture Coffees
We had a wonderful tasting of Counter Culture Coffees.  The folks at Counter Culture have an encyclopedic knowledge of everything coffee that they pass on the the shop owners that carry their brand.

Most items on Mae’s menu (except croissants) can be made gluten free, just ask.  I hear their whoopie pies are to DIE for. I’ll return to Mae’s soon to give a report on that.

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WINNER WINNER Chicken schnitzel dinner

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When I’m making a meat dish that’s breaded I skip the flour, beaten egg and bread crumb process.  I streamline it by making a slurry of cornstarch and egg white to hold the bread crumbs.  This creates a well coated piece of meat and the coating won’t separate from the meat while cooking.

Chicken Schnitzel with melted mozzarella and salad
Chicken Schnitzel with seared tomato, melted mozzarella and salad

4 boneless chicken breasts pounded to about a 1/4 inch thick

salt, pepper, garlic powder

2 egg whites

1/4 cup of corn starch

2 tablespoons of cold water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 cups bread crumbs

1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil

Part skim mozzarella cheese ( not the fresh kind, it’s too watery for this purpose)

1 tomato, sliced

chopped parsley

lemon wedges

Heat the oven to 250 degrees.

Use a skillet large enough to hold 2 pounded chicken breasts.  You will need a cookie sheet to put the chicken in the oven

Season the pounded chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.  Beat egg whites,  water and corn starch together.  Dip the chicken breasts in the corn starch mixture then dredge in bread crumbs.  Saute in oil for about 4 minutes each side on medium high heat until the chicken is cooked through.

Drain the chicken on a paper towel then put cooked chicken on a cookie sheet and top with sliced cheese (please don’t put the paper towel in the oven) .  Place in warm oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.  Sear the tomatoes and place on top of the chicken breast, sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and a salad.

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I don’t always drink beer, but when I do…

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it has to have a whole bunch of other stuff mixed into it.  All you have to add is a warm day and a sunny porch.

xx beer, bourbon and ginger ale cocktail, these are a few of my favorite things
xx beer, bourbon and ginger ale cocktail, these are a few of my favorite things
4 oz mexican style beer, 2 oz bourbon 2oz ginger ale, 2oz apple juice, a squeeze of lime in a BIG glass over ice
4 oz mexican style beer, 2 oz bourbon 2oz ginger ale, 2oz apple juice, a squeeze of lime in a BIG glass over ice
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pickled Shrimp for a party

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Pickled Shrimp, a great make-ahead dish
Pickled Shrimp, a great make-ahead dish

It was our turn to host movie night last weekend and I wanted to make an appetizer that could be done ahead (it’s even better done the day before) and still taste and look great.  I made this pickled shrimp dish on Friday and served it on Saturday in a large bowl, but it would have been equally as good served in individual glasses.

A different king of shrimp cocktail
A different king of shrimp cocktail

Pickled shrimp

2# medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Vegetable oil for sautéing

2 cloves chopped garlic

½ of a red onion, sliced thin (about ½ a cup)

1 yellow or orange sweet bell pepper, sliced thin

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into halves

¾ cup olive oil

¼ cup fresh lemon juice, peel in long strips and reserve the rind (no pith please)

½ cup of red wine vinegar

1/2 cup  Worcestershire sauce

½ teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped

Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, paprika, cayenne and garlic powder.  Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan and heat over medium/high heat.

Sautee the shrimp with garlic in batches until they turn pink and curl.  Cool the shrimp in the refrigerator, then, layer the shrimp with onions, peppers and lemon rind.

Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar Worcestershire sauce and oregano and pour over the shrimp mixture.

Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight up to 2 days. Add fresh chopped parsley and chives when ready to serve.

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Beets…by D

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This beet and pickled egg wrap was so DELICIOUS!! The raw beets were marinated for 2 days in salt, olive oil, honey and spices making them a bit more tender. The provolone frico black pepper is crispy and sharp.
This beet and pickled egg wrap was so DELICIOUS!! The raw beets were marinated for 2 days in salt, olive oil, honey and spices making them a bit more tender. The provolone frico black pepper is crispy and sharp.
marinated beet salad with juicy fresh orange segments, cured olives and salty, crumbly feta cheese.
marinated beet salad with juicy fresh orange segments, cured olives and salty, crumbly feta cheese.

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Beet salad- basic recipe ( adjust all measurements to taste)

2 beets about 2 inches in diameter peeled and grated in a food processor

1  teaspoon salt, more or less to taste

¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed between your fingers

2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

½ teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon  olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

Mix together and store in the refrigerator.  The beets become a bit softer as they sit

Variations:

Crumbled feta

Kalamata and  Cerignola olives

Fresh mint

Chives

Orange segments

Pickled eggs ( I’ll give the pickled eggs recipe later this week)

Aged provolone  cheese ( make a frico by grating the provolone onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.  I cracked black pepper over it and baked at 400 degrees for 5-6 minutes until just lightly browned.  It will be pliable for a few seconds so you can bend it into shapes)

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Snow Crab Boil for a lazy dinner

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No recipe for this really , just a big tall pot and 3 inches of water. Add chunks of smoked sausage, thick pieces of potato and pieces of corn. simmer until potatoes are almost tender and add crab and simmer for about 7 minutes
For 4 pounds of crab.  No recipe for this really , just  fill a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add chunks of Cajun spiced smoked sausage (about a pound), thick chunks of potato and 5 pieces of corn. Simmer until potatoes are almost tender then add crab and simmer for about 5-7 minutes more, occasionally adjusting the crab to heat it evenly .  This feeds my family of 4 pretty well.
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Super Fast Shrimp and Broccoli

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Get this delicious Shrimp and Broccoli dinner on the table in less than 25 minutes
Get this delicious Shrimp and Broccoli dinner on the table in less than 25 minutes

Get a delicious dinner on the table FAST! I think I’m wearing my rice cooker out, it didn’t want to start for me this time but I finally coerced it into working.  Start the rice first, then stir fry the rest.

Ingredients for Shrimp and Broccoli Dinner: Broccoli, Soy Sauce, Apricot Preserves, Shrimp and Sausage...the rice cooker is in the back
Ingredients for Shrimp and Broccoli Dinner: Broccoli, Soy Sauce, Apricot Preserves, Shrimp and Sausage…the rice cooker is in the back
1 large skillet with a lid….or use foil to cover

 

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 pound sliced smoked sausage (a spicy one if you like)

1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

4 cups of broccoli florets

1 tablespoon soy sauce

3 tablespoons apricot preserves

1 tablespoon  rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons of water if necessary

 

 Heat oil in a medium/hot skillet and sauté sausage.  Add shrimp and cook until it just turns pink. Remove shrimp and sausage from the pan.

Add the finely chopped ginger, broccoli, soy sauce, apricot jam and vinegar stir and cover. Let the broccoli steam for 3-5 minutes.  Add up to 2 tablespoons of water if needed to keep from burning.  Add the shrimp and sausage, stirring to coat with the sauce.

Serve over rice.
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Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Here’s a picture of my delicious MEGA CRUNCHY fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, pickles and tomato….so tasty and easy to eat while watching the big game

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