Failsafe Quiche - and farewell Robin Williams

Today is such a sad day. My heart is breaking just a little bit. As someone who has struggled with depression, my heart breaks for Robin Williams and his family. I empathetically cried today for the heartbreak that comes with losing a husband, a father and a friend. I've also cried because I will miss him. He changed my life. Oh Captain my Captain. Carpe Diem. Gooooooooood Morning Vietnam. You all know what I mean.

The knowledge that depression took him, hits too close to home. I feel blessed that in my darkest moments, I still saw the light at the end of the darkness. I am so sad that he didn't see that.

R.I.P Robin. You will be missed by millions. You made the world a happier place.

Being sad often makes me want to eat - so today I whipped up a few quiches. 

My quiches are so easy - and taste great. There is a base, and you can fill them with whatever you like!!

Failsafe Quiche

sHORTCRUST PASTRY (THERMOMIX RECIPE)

200g Spelt Flour
100g chilled cubed butter
pinch salt
50-60g cold water

Place flour, butter and salt into TM bowl and mix for 10 seconds on speed 6.

Add water and mix a further 5-6 seconds on speed 6 to form a rough dough.  Add water as necessary to bind.

Turn mixture onto floured bench knead lightly.

If you don't have a Thermomix, you can use the same recipe with a high powered food processor, or you can buy shortcrust pastry.

Roll pastry into the dish then add whatever you'd like in your quiche.

I usually put around 100g bacon or ham, with 50g cheese and then  spinach, or kale, or broccoli florets. You can add onion, garlic, any vegetable you like. 3/4 fill the prepared base.

Then, depending on the size of the quiche, use 2 eggs for each 1/2 cup cream.  Sprinkle with cheese and put in a 180° oven until it rises fully and is slightly browned. 

note: The pastry is so easy to whip up, and lasts well in the fridge. Quite often I'll make a double mix and wrap half in the fridge. It makes a super quick dinner if you have the dough pre made.  You can roll it as thick or as thin as you'd like too! 

Let me know how you go with the quiche, if you enjoy it, and what you put in it!

Remember guys, just eat real food.

Marney x