I hope everyone had one of those weekends. Full of good food, family, and laughter. I know I did. And it was sorely needed after what turned out to be a very long week. Ryan and I spent Saturday in Denver, visiting old friends and eating an incredible meal at what is easily my favorite restaurant in Colorado, Rioja. Artichoke tortellini, baby arugula dressed lightly with a toasted almond vinaigrette, goat cheese biscuits, stuffed squash, lightly seared fish, and a pistachio mille-feuille resulted in culinary ecstasy.
As often happens after a good meal, I woke on Sunday morning determined to create something delicious out of my own kitchen. With my older sister and her family due for an afternoon lunch (see photo below), a summer quiche seemed like the perfect way to accomplish my goal. We’re finally, FINALLY, getting warm weather here in Colorado. Ryan wore shorts for the first time yesterday, and I let the sun warm my arms as we walked around our neighborhood. So although summer may not officially begin until June, I think it’s safe to say goodbye to the bitter cold.
This quiche recipe is sure to please. Full of thinly sliced zucchini and shredded cheese, this summer quiche will make you even more thankful for longer days. Served at breakfast with a cup of coffee? perfect. Served at lunch with a chunk of artisan bread? delicious. Served at dinner with a fresh salad and a bowl of fruit? Heavenly. You can’t go wrong, my friends!
So today, we’ll feast on leftover quiche. I will continue to make slow but steady progress in Lucy’s nursery. I’m meeting dear friends for breakfast and then planning out meals for the week. It’s Monday, but it’s going to be a good one.
Summer Squash Quiche
Single-crust pie dough (homemade or store-bought)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups (1/8-inch-thick) slices yellow squash
2 cups (1/8-inch-thick) slices zucchini
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large egg whites
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. On a well floured surface, roll out pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully lift pie crust and place over a 9-inch, deep-dish pie pan. Fold edges under and flute. Allow to chill in freezer for 15 minutes. Prick pie crust with fork (this allows steam to escape while baking) and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while you prepare filling.
To prepare the filling, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add squash, zucchini, and shallots; saute for 5 minutes or until squash and zucchini are tender, stirring frequently. Cool the mixture slightly. Add chopped basil.
Combine milk and the next 5 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over crust. Arrange squash mixture evenly and sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Pour the egg mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until filling is set. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
awww Lucy’s nursery keeps looking cuter and cuter!
Thank you Kayle!
So precious, Monet! Loved this post and this quiche looks lovely enough for any meal of the day. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful week ahead!
Beautiful quiche – especially with the hearts! And beautiful nursery – especially with all the handmade treasures. I love seeing the progress of her room, and reading about the progress of your pregnancy.
Wishing you a wonderful Monday, my friend.
This quiche sounds delicious! I love the little heart decorations, and that nursery is absolutely adorable!
What a adorable post Monet! What a beautiful start your nursery, so pretty!
Your quiche looks fantastic!! Really loving it! The hearts on top are totally precious 🙂
The nursery is just gorgeous. I love the vintage items you’ve incorporated, and the quiche is glorious. I so want summer to hit here.
Monet,
Your quiche is wonderful, and gives us hope that summer is around the corner.
Lucy’s Nursery is beautiful, and just waiting for the arrival of Lucy.
What a delicious looking quiche. It’s exactly the kind of food I love!
My weekend was great as well. We had a good friend over, he came to us from Amsterdam and I haven’t seen him for almost a year. It was a good time full of good food as well 🙂 I’m glad you had a good relaxing time 🙂
Lucy’s nursery is looking so beautiful with great style!
So glad you all had a lovely weekend with friends! And of course, all that good food is an added bonus. This quiche is screaming summertime. I love the hearts! Lucy’s nursery is coming together so beautifully 🙂
This looks delicious and I absolutely love the little hearts on top! I hope you had a good first Mother’s Day! 🙂
Love the glimpses of Lucy’s nursery! Did you make the blanket yourself? It sounds like you had wonderful weekend full of family 🙂 Your sister looks so much like you! And this squash quiche is just gorgeous, especially with those cute little hearts on top.
I hope you’re having a nice week, Monet!
Hi Jessie! Ryan’s sweet cousin, Regina, made the blanket for us. Such a treasure!
I love getting sneak peeks of nurseries! Your’s looks too precious! Now this quiche…I could eat it everyday!
i’m ridiculously happy for you Monet – beautiful home, beautiful husband, beautiful new baby about to arrive; the summer squash quiche is gorgeous as well – but gotta say that sweet little knit pink dress has me swooning!
Don’t you love it? My sweet aunt made it for a special baby shower she threw for me in Houston. She’s very talented!
so much love in that nursery, and in that quiche!!!! Happy Mother’s Day Sweet Bella!!!! Love the decoupage “L” – I am reading up on how to decoupage right now, hoping to do something fabulous with a trunk that I have!!!
Hi, I love this zucchine pie and I do it exactly like you except that I use cream instead of milk. I love pies and this is one of my favorite, the other one is broccoli pie. Here is Stockholm the weather ahs been just like ar your place, it seems… the winter has been long and the cold did not want to leave. BUT finally this past week has been sunny and warm enough to wear a skirt!
Ciao.
I love quiche but I have still to make one – I must remedy this and soon! Lovely caramelised glaze on top Monet!
I liked the lightness that the eggwhites provided. Yummy! And, yes!, Lucy’s nursery looks just beautiful. So awesomely artsy. 🙂
I love how fluffy and delicious this quiche looks 😀
Cheers
CCU
Oh, how I love the snapshots of your home. So homey and welcoming, just like you! And your quiche sounds terrific!
Looks delish. It’s still cold here in NYC.. we get like 2 days of warm weather followed by cold weather. I think the country as a whole is cold.
I love the nursery Monet! And your quiche looks and sounds delicious too. I haven’t made quiche in so long. I really need to get busy. I can’t wait for Lucy to arrive. I guess I’m just as excited about it as all of your other readers are 🙂
Monet, unbelievably cute pictures of Lucy´s nursery and your home and your fabulous looking quiche! I love everything about this wonderful post, it makes me feel happy and the food on your table is so inviting and lovingly arranged! Just send the girls off to school with a ton of vanilla chocolate chip muffins for a bake sale and I would love a slice of that quiche right now as a nice and savoury breakfast treat!
Have a great Wednesday!
Dear Monet your quiche is lovely as much as you welcoming home. I feel happy for you. Thank you for sharing these moments with all of us.
You can’t go wrong with quiche. If I could have it every weekend I’d be one happy gal. I love the use of summer squash. We always have an abundance come our way. Your home looks absolutely beautiful! Yay for the warm weather arriving-we had 90 yesterday but now a comfortable 75. Cheers!
Aww what a lovely lovely lovely weekend! And the perfect quiche to go with it. What a beauty!
I haven’t made a quiche in forever …. this one looks absolutely delicious! I love zucchini – I could eat it all the time : )
Lucy’s nursery looks beautiful! Your quiche looks fantastic…and sounds so yummy!
Your quiche looks really delicious, and would be so delicious for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner!! What a perfect dish to make for any gathering, and perfect as leftovers for sure! Little Lucy’s room looks really special, with lots of wonderful memories surrounding every wall! Beautiful, Hugs, Terra
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