Quiche With Kale Tomato And Leek Food

KALE , ONION AND "BACON" QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• If pie crust is not pre-baked, use baking beans or weights and pre-bake crust for about 5-10 minutes, then remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 3 minutes. Add kale strips, and saute another 3-4 minutes.
• Season this mixture with salt and pepper. Let cool.
• In a mixing bowl, mix eggs, cheese, milk, flour and liquid smoke, if using. Add imitation bacon bits and stir. Add this mixture to the kale, onion and garlic, and pour everything into the pie crust.
• Place quiche in oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until set and nicely browned on top.

BACON, LEEK, AND TOMATO QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread leek and bacon over bottoms of two baked & cooled pie crusts. Set aside.
• In bowl, beat eggs and whisk in evaporated milk, set aside.
• In heavy saucepan, melt cheese with mustard, garlic, and worcestershire sauce. Mixture should be completely melted and look like a big glob. Remove from heat.
• Right away, start to stir in the egg/milk mixture, a little at a time, until smooth (Be patient, this takes a lot of stirring/whisking).
• Pour an equal amount into each pie crust.
• Wrap foil loosely around crust to prevent it from overcooking. Try not to let the foil touch the filling.
• Bake quiches for about 30 minutes, then remove from oven and arrange tomato wedges around the edges.
• Return to oven and finish baking, about 5-10 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
• Cool slightly before serving.