I took the dog for a walk the other day. I promised him if he read his book for 10 minutes I’d take him to the beach. I believe he heard, “blah blah blah, sit, stay, beach.” I got the shot and that’s all that mattered. We live about 5 minutes from the beach and the beach goes for about 15 kilometers or longer. The first bit of the beach is for the two leggers and from beach entrance 221, it’s a free-for-all for dogs. Charlie loves to go to the beach because he can run with his friends (or run away from them), chase his ball and not think about having a leash hooked to his collar.
All was well until one quirky wave came up when I wasn’t looking and hit me pointedly in the crotch. Not much else got wet so it looked like I’d peed all over myself. A man who saw it happen came by and laughed. Thanks for nothing. I decided that I’d had enough and went back to the car.
While John washed off all the sand, I made a quiche for lunch. I’d made the dough for the crust before we left and rolled it out and quickly mixed the filling. I love quiche and it’s a good thing that it’s a quick preparation. I used leftover roasted pumpkin that didn’t have a lot of color, a bit of asparagus that I hadn’t yet cooked, a tiny bit of leftover sauteed onions and a handful of chopped chives.
I used the best pie crust recipe and a quiche dish I bought at an op shop. For the two of us, we don’t need a huge pan and this one was the perfect size for us.
- 1 recipe of pie crust
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin/winter squash (or any other leftover vegetables you want to use)
- ½ cup asparagus (1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup sauteed onion
- 3 eggs
- 225 ml / 1 cup cream
- pinch of nutmeg
- ½ cup grated cheese (I used gruyere but any other cheese you like will be good or you can leave it out altogether)
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Prepare pie crust, and chill and then roll out and place into a quiche or pie dish and place in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F
- Whisk together the eggs and cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg
- Tumble the vegetables into the pie crust, sprinkle over the grated cheese and and pour over the filling. (I put the pie crust into the oven and pour the filling there because it's less of a risk to dump it on the floor)
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the filling rises into the center and is set and golden brown.
- Serve with a small salad for a perfect lunch
Charlie Louie from Hotly Spiced also made a lovely leek and feta quiche on her blog earlier this year and she uses filo pastry as the crust rather than fiddling with making pastry. Check her quiche out too!
I am supremely disappointed that a photo of the crotch wasn’t included with this post. I mean, I understand, but still…
I tried but my boobs kept getting in the way when I looked down!
I was nodding my head in agreement with Movita, then burst out laughing at your reply. 🙂 Dratted, sneaky waves! Your quiche sounds fantastic, though. 🙂
When God asked who wanted boobs, I put two hands up! What was I thinking??
ba ha ha ha ha I have that issue too – boob intrusion into shot
You’ll never see a photo of my feet! 🙂
Ive never made quiche. Is cream needed or can milk be used? Coconut milk?
Cream is better but milk will work. Good luck!
I heard: Blah, blah, blah, Pumpkin and Asparagus Quiche. Don’t know about you, but my tail is wagging! 🙂
This quiche looks really lovely! I love quiches!
What a day with Charlie. You had me laughing out loud! This quiche looks fantastic. I’ve never thought to pair pumpkin and asparagus, but I must try!
Delicious looking quiche and a winning combination of ingredients in my book. That’s a great story! Our dog loves going to the beach also – to run freely like the wind like a mad thing. What a lovely dish to return from a beach walk to. 🙂
Only you could get in such trouble at the beach. 🙂 I want this quiche for lunch. I’m trying to behave so I’m eating a salad but I’d much rather have this.
I am also very disappointed at the crotch that went undocumented. Coming from a food blogger with such skills in photography, it is hard to comprehend. And accept. Still, the pumpkin quiche made up for the disappointment…
🙂
Laughing at a woman in distress … obviously not a gentleman. 🙂
I haven’t made quiche in a while as there is only so much food one person can consume but after I finish the pork tenderloin I made yesterday, and the chicken pad thai I’m making tomorrow and the spicy Korean shredded turkey leg in my freezer, and the falafel, and the stewed beef that hasn’t been turned into stroganoff yet … well, a quiche will be nice. Probably with acorn squash or something similar cause this is not the year for pumpkin in my 3 yr rotation.
Ha, oh those quirky waves! 😉 Your quiche looks mouthwatering, the perfect way to repurpose leftovers into something much better!
So chunky and neat! I love this quiche!
Gourmet Getaways
Yes, our Zac loves the beach too – Maureen. I love using pumpkin in quiches and with asparagus would be great.
Oh dear! You know that is just the sort of thing that would happen to me (not trying to make it about me) but really, hubby would vouch for the fact that that sort of thing happens to me all the time 🙂
Hi Maureen, had myself quite a chuckle reading this, you are so much fun. Anyway, love the quiche, never thought of pumpkin and asparagus together, but I bet it is delicious!
I love your quiche, I love that you made it in a dish bought from an op shop (that’s where you find the very best quiche dishes, right!), I love that you said all Charlie heard was ‘blah blah blah beach’… the part about getting soaked, well that’s funny… : D PS am very envious that you’re five minutes from a beach! Lovely snaps too!
It’s been ages since I’ve made a quiche! Been thinking about it lately — don’t know if I’ll get to it or not, but this is certainly an inspiration. Sorry about that rogue wave — and since it cut Charlie’s beach time short, I’m sure he’s even more sorry!
Very disappointed that there is no wet pants photo.
And I wish you lived nearer to me – I have eggs up to the wazoo here. You could be eating this lovely quiche every day!
I just wish I had room for chooks!
I love quiche too but can’t remember the last time I made one. Great beach story 🙂
You have the most interesting things happen to you. Like the interesting recipes you share. 🙂
G’day! What a great way of using up leftovers Maureen! Love asparagus and pumpkin!
I am feeling a Sunday quiche coming on today!
Will have to hop over and check out the leek and feta quiche of Charlie!
Cheers! Joanne
That is a beautiful quiche! I love the golden colors, and the combination of pumpkin and asparagus sounds really good.
I always get too lazy to make crust for quiche (and then of course I never have any on hand in the freezer) so I usually skip it, but the golden crust in one of the pictures is making me rethink the no crust thing.
HA! I had to laugh about the wet crotch – been there – done that! There is nothing to do but wait for things to dry up!
This quiche sounds delicious. I will have to try it. Thanks for the recipe.
Aw Maureen you are precious. I dont know who else could talk about their crotch in a quiche post and get away with it.
I am glad that wave didnt knock you over altogether or Charlie might have had to rescue you
Two of my favourite ingredients in a pie crust. hell yeah
LOL I guess I wasn’t thinking 🙂
Haha story of my life, rogue water is the worst! 😛 Glad you recovered with this incredible quiche though, pumpkin and asparagus go so well together! It is so golden and delicious!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Beautiful! And must be in my kitchen soon. Pinned.
Maureen, I hope Charlie got his promised walk along the beach. I am sure he didn’t care whether you had wet your pants or not.
Great looking quiche recipe, Maureen.
Gorgeous photos, Maureen! I would not have thought of this flavor combination, but it works. And you got a walk done too. 🙂
This quiche is stunning! Love the flavours, so delicious.
Thanks so much for the mention, Maureen. I do love quiche! I especially love quiche with homemade pastry but if you don’t have the time, filo will work just fine. You’re very blessed that you can take your dog to the beach and let him be off the leash. I think QLD is a lot more friendly towards our four-legged friends than Sydney. But fortunately, I have an unleashed dog park near me that I take my girls to. They’re pretty hopeless though; they don’t run around and prefer to just sit next to me. I love how you made your quiche with what you had available – it looks really tasty xx
What a beautiful quiche Maureen! Pumpkin and asparagus is such an unusual combination because finding them both, fresh, at the market is not something that happens every day. You did a great job with the flavors and I love that you chunked the pumpkin rather than pureed it. Great recipe!
You had me laughing out loud between the sneaker wave and boob intrusion. 😉 I’m always disappointed in strangers who don’t lighten an embarrassing moment. I once stepped into a huge pile of poop just as I was passing a guy. I commented ‘could have done without that’ – he gave me disgusted look and hurried his pace. Oh well…
Your quiche looks delicious, by the way. I’m completely intrigued by the combination of pumpkin and asparagus.
I wish I’d read this earlier today. I literally just sent my son home with the leftover butternut squash and asparagus. That would have been perfect for this dish. I will have to remember it for next time. I love quiche as well.
I’m very jealous of how close you live to the beach Maureen – even if it is the source of some mishaps!! Beautiful quiche – it looks spectacular!!
You certainly started something with your wave comment Maureen! 🙂 Lovely quiche indeed, love the mix of flavours
:))) and a lovely quiche!
Now that’s one delicious lunch, Maureen! And so sorry about the naughty wave…so rude 😉
Your post and your comments made my day, could not help laughing, how hilarious, I too would have loved to see a photo.
This is the 3rd recipe I read recently combining eggs with pumpkin/winter squash definitely saving recipe. Asparagus is not in season but we can still find them in the food market.
That was unfortunate timing. Hopefully the guy laughed with you and not at you. Delicious looking quiche, beautiful colour.
Oh Maureen – I am sorry, but I couldn’t help chuckling – while you didn’t get a picture documenting this rather unfortunate incident, here’s hoping no one else snapped a picture of you either!
I always thought quiche was a long drawn out deal – not a genius way to use up leftovers – thanks for the recipe and the laugh 🙂
Oh Maureen – I am sorry, but I couldn’t help chuckling – while you didn’t get a picture documenting this rather unfortunate incident, here’s hoping no one else snapped a picture of you either!
I always thought quiche was a long drawn out deal – not a genius way to use up leftovers – thanks for the recipe and the laugh 🙂 🙂
So funny…I think I got a pretty good visual from your descriptive post without having to view any photos!! You’re a good sport, and pretty good at using up your leftovers for a quiche! I love the chunky texture and sunshine color.
I can sympathise with this event, it has happened to yours truly too. How people stare and yes, even smirk or laugh, ike they have ever had a wet crotch before! Great recipe though and good to use up extra pumpkin. Very nice, and “HALLOWEENISH” 😀
What an awesome combination of flavors, I bow to you girl!!
Thanks!
I am TOTALLY making this CRUSTLESS!!! 😀
This looks like a perfect quiche.. wouldn’t have thought to use pumpkin in a quiche.. but now as I see it.. it looks delicious.
Aaaah dogs—–I love quiche. This is a winner in my recipe book!
Crotch and quiche?! What are the odds 😀
Love the pumpkin and asparagus combo here. Perfect brunch food!