Well, this sister didn't graduate college. But, when you're the baby of the family, your older siblings like to dress you up. She gets lots of attention, and I think she enjoys it. She's got a great sense of humor that we aren't sure where it came from. Please note her facial expression in this photo.
This is her "face" that she will make on demand.
Well, here's who actually wore the graduation robe.
This weekend I made cheddar broccoli quiche. I'm prepping myself for my next adventure. My sister and I are taking a trip across the pond. And two weeks from tomorrow, we'll be in Paris. So, I'm getting my French cooking on in celebration of the upcoming trip.
I made this without a crust in order to save a few calories.
I used steamed broccoli, sauteed onions and cheddar cheese for the solid ingredients. I buttered my pie plate since I wasn't going to use a pie crust.
Next, I layered the solid ingredients in the pie plate staring with the broccoli and ending with the cheese.
Then, I mixed my eggs with milk and sour cream in my mixer to make sure it was very well combined seasoning it with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and some dry mustard. I can't boast in my whisk using skills. I always make a mess by sloshing it outside the bowl! When the egg mixture was all mixed together, I poured it over the solid ingredients. I finished it off with bit more salt and pepper on the top and a light layer of Parmesan cheese.
It baked the quiche at 375 degrees for 35 minutes, and it was perfect. A knife should come out clean near the edge when it's done. The center may not look completely done, but it will continue to cook as you let it set. Let it set for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Yum!
I think you could easily add bacon, sausage or ham to this recipe and it would be delicious! Here's the recipe.
Cheddar Broccoli Quiche
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 cup sauteed onions
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
a few dashes of cayenne pepper, if desired
a few dashes of dry mustard, if desired.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch pie plate. Place the veggies in the pie plate and top with the cheddar cheese and about half of the Parmesan cheese. Next, mix the eggs, milk, sour cream and seasonings until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and veggies. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on the top and add any more seasonings, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes (you may need to adjust depending on your oven). A knife will come out clean a inch or so from the edge when it is done. Let it set for 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
