Asparagus and creme fraiche quiche

[a_boleyn]

I have made quiche over the years using everything from an aluminum cake pan to a glass pie dish but I always wondered how terrific it would look if I used a real quiche/tart pan with a removable bottom. So, I took a few dollars and made my merry way to my local dealer (kitchen supply dealer, that is

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[spikesgirl58]

Quiche is not something I've tried before, but I think I might have to add it to my list of 'must try' now.

Thanks!

[a_boleyn]

Quiche ... just eggs, milk and cheese in a pie crust. What could be easier and there are so many versions, with or without meat. Give it a try, you don't need the fancy pan, a cake pan works as I wrote above and it can be square. I've even seen mini-quiches done in large muffin tins.

[spikesgirl58]

It is more a case of there bieng so many thing in the cooking world to try. I will get to this - one day, I know I will as I love quiche.

[a_boleyn]

I know what you mean. And I'm only one person and there aren't THAT many meals to enjoy them all.

[anonymous]

It's always so lovely getting new things for the kitchen. It puts me on a high. I love quiche too and you look so organised with all your preparation - I need to cook like that! xx http://hotlyspiced.com

[a_boleyn]

Thank you for the lovely comment. I worked in a biology lab so I learned to be organized. I'm sure you manage quite well in using your own methods based on the great dishes you cook and post. :)

[anonymous]

You will love this pan, I have a very similar one and I break it out for more than just quiche. BTW, I suffer the same addiction re kitchen store!
The recipe sounds great and by the lovely photo it sure does look like it turned out perfectly. I haven't seen Ontario asparagus as the market yet, but I'll keep my eyes peeled this weekend.
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/

[a_boleyn]

I like the pan as well but I forgot to watch the bottom when I went to refrigerate the crust and pushed up from the bottom as I curled my fingers around the edge. Ended up ruining the crust so I had to reroll it.

Shopping at the kitchen supply store is worse than being addicted to crack. There are so MANY things I want to buy.

I don't remember where the asparagus I bought came from ... we get it year around and I don't check any more. After I put it in the oven I kicked myself for not doing a crab and asparagus version with the last of the meat from my 'hairy' crab.

[anonymous]

Oh yes, crab and asparagus are a wonderful and classic combo.
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/

[ext_1117662]

I love new kitchen toys and your quiche looks amazing!

[a_boleyn]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to using my new toys. So far, the donut cutter and the quiche pan has been utilized so I'm doing pretty well for 2 weeks since I bought them.

[anonymous]

Perfect looking quiche! And you have found a way to use the crème fraîche too. My favourite tart dish was been ceramic with small cute geese... and I broke it (and the whole tart was of course on the floor...). Now I'm looking for a new, similarly cute, but cannot find anything, so I use a simple metal one. I have had asparagus practically every day in my fridge since it's in season and a tart was in my plans too. Thank you for reminding me. Sissi (http://www.withaglass.com)

[a_boleyn]

Thank you. I was so happy to be able to use up the last of the commercial batch and now almost the last of the first batch of home cultured stuff. I have a whole NEW batch though in the fridge to deal with. :)