Putnams Market Quiche Recipes

PAIGE'S QUICHE

Steps:

• Set a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. Fry the onions in the skillet, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add the red and green bell peppers and continue to cook until the onions are deep golden brown, at least another 5 to 10 minutes (maybe longer). Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and press it into a large, fluted, deep tart pan (or a deep-dish pie pan).
• Whip the cream, eggs and some salt and pepper in a large bowl, then mix in the cheese, ham and onion-pepper mixture. Pour into the pie crust.
• Put the pan on a rimmed baking sheet, cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the quiche is set and the crust is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer. (The quiche will still seem slightly loose, but will continue to set once removed from the oven.) Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
• If using a tart pan, remove the quiche from the pan. Cut into slices with a sharp serrated knife and serve!
• In a large bowl, gradually work the shortening and butter into the flour with a pastry cutter until it resembles a coarse meal, 3 to 4 minutes. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork and pour it into the flour/shortening mixture. Add the cold water, white vinegar and salt. Stir together gently until the ingredients are incorporated.
• Separate the dough into 2 pieces and place each piece into a large ziptop bag. Using a rolling pin, slightly flatten each ball of dough into a disc (about 1/2 inch thick) to make rolling easier later. Seal the bags and place them in the freezer until you need them. If you will be using the dough immediately, it's still a good idea to put it in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to chill.
• The dough can be wrapped in plastic wrap for storage; it will keep up to a week in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer.

SHEET PAN SHRIMP PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the onion, bread cubes, tomatoes and olives on a rimmed baking sheet Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss everything together. Disperse evenly on the baking sheet and bake until the bread just starts to crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Arrange on the baking sheet among the bread mixture. Bake until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar and anchovy in a small bowl. Stir in the capers and set aside.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the parsley leaves and dressing and toss to evenly coat. Transfer to a platter and garnish with the chopped parsley. Add Parmesan shavings. Serve immediately.

PUTNAM'S MARKET QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and the salt. Cut in the shortening. Add water to bring the dough together. Roll the dough out on a floured surface and place into a 9-inch pie plate.
• Make the egg mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, pepper, dry mustard and paprika. Set aside.
• Assemble: Sprinkle the bacon, then onion, and then the cheeses on top of the crust, saving 1 chopped slice of bacon for the top garnish. Pour the egg mixture slowly into the shell to the rim. Sprinkle the reserved bacon on top of the quiche.
• Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Then remove the foil and finish baking for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

FARM FRESH QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and onion; cook and stir until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in greens and garlic; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until greens are wilted., Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Fill with broccoli mixture. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Swiss cheese; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.