Trinidad Pepper Quiche Recipes

RED PEPPER QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Fit the piecrust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate according to the package directions; fold edges under and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
• Line the pastry with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 7 minutes. Remove the weights and foil and bake until the bottom is golden brown, 3 to 4 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
• While the pie crust is cooking, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Stir in the ham and garlic and cook 1 minute longer until the garlic is fragrant. Let cool slightly.
• Whisk together the half-and-half, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, salt, pepper, whole eggs and egg white in a medium mixing bowl. Then add the roasted red peppers, oregano and basil.
• Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the bottom of the pastry shell. Top with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the ham mixture. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
• Bake until the center is set, 35 to 40 minutes, shielding the crust with aluminum foil, if necessary. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Tip: If your quiche isn't quite done but you're in a pinch to get it on the table, just stick it in the microwave for 60 seconds. This will help the eggs to set up.

QUICHE WITH RED PEPPERS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, peppers and thyme. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to medium low and continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes more, until peppers are very tender and sweet.
• Turn up heat to medium-high and, a handful at a time, add spinach and stir until each handful wilts. If there is liquid remaining in the pan turn up the heat and stir while you let it cook off. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. If you are making filling a day ahead, refrigerate uncovered.
• Beat together egg yolks and eggs in a medium bowl. Set tart pan on a baking sheet for easy handling. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush bottom of the crust with some of the beaten egg and place in oven for 5 minutes.
• Add salt (I use 1/2 teaspoon), pepper, and milk to the remaining eggs and whisk together.
• Spread pepper and spinach mixture in an even layer in the crust. Stir together cheeses and sprinkle in an even layer on top. Very slowly pour in the egg custard over the filling. If your tart pan has low edges, you may not need all of it to fill the shell, and you want to avoid the custard spilling over. Place quiche, on baking sheet, in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until set and just beginning to color on the top. Remove from oven and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER QUICHE

Steps:

• Spray a glass 9-inch square baking dish with a nonstick cooking spray.
• Layer 1/2 inch of shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Add cooked sausage that has been browned and cooled.
• The chopped onions and red and green peppers may be added at this time if you wish.
• Beat eggs and whipping cream.
• Pour mixture over all.
• Bake at 325ºF for one hour.
• Garnish with parsley and candied apple rings on the side, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

3-PEPPER QUICHE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, sauté pepper strips and onions in margarine until soft but not limp.
• In a bowl, combine eggs, half-n-half, water, garlic, basil, and cayenne.
• Spoon peppers into unbaked pie shell.
• Pour egg mixture over peppers.
• Bake at 375°F for 50-55 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

TRINIDAD CURRY POWDER

Steps:

• Break open the cardamom pods, remove the seeds, and discard the pods.
• Place the cardamom seeds, coriander, seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves in a heavy frying pan and toast, swirling for about 5 minutes, until the spices begin to release their aromas.
• Place the toasted spices in a food processor or spice grinder and add the peppercorns and cloves. Grind the mixture to a find powder. Stir in the turmeric.
• Store in an airtight container. If stored properly, curry powder will keep for at least two months.

TRINIDAD PEPPER QUICHE

Steps:

• Crumble 5 slices fried bacon in unbaked pie shell and cover with 1/2 cup cheese. The rest of the bacon and cheese goes into the other shell. I tend to use back bacon as there is less visible fat than the streaky kind.
• Combine flour, salt and crushed peppercorns, add evaporated milk and eggs. Really any kind of milk works well depends on how rich you want it. I use skimmed milk.
• Blend well and add chopped onion and chopped peppers . Pour into pie shells.
• Bake in a pre heated oven at 375 degrees F for 20 - 25 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean.
• Slice and serve with a salad or use mini pastry shells for hors d'oeuvres.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS ROASTED RED PEPPERS QUICHE

Steps:

• Place flour, salt, and butter in a food processor.
• Pulse for 30 seconds until bread crumb consistency.
• Add beaten egg yolk and water
• Pulse another 30 to 40 seconds until almost combined.
• Invert on a clean workboard.
• Gather it all into a ball without kneading.
• Wrap in cling wrap and chip for at least an hour.
• When chilled - roll pastry and cover a 9-inch quiche pan (as shown in the video).
• Chill the pastry for 15 minutes, and
• Preheat the oven at 190 C/ 380 F.
• Dock the pastry and blind bake with baking beans or pie weights for 15 minutes.
• Remove the baking beans and let the crust cool.
• Slice onions thinly and saute in a skillet with one tablespoon oil.
• Let cook on low for 10 to 15 minutes until caramelized.
• Set aside to cool.
• Core and cut the peppers in half.
• Place them on a baking tray skin side up.
• Brush with remaining olive oil.
• Bake at 220 C/ 440 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until skin is charred.
• Cover with foil for 10 minutes then remove skin and chop roughly.
• Set aside.
• Combine Eggs, flour, cream, milk, and ricotta cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Set aside.
• Preheat the oven at 180 C / 380 F.
• Combine the remaining ricotta with garlic. Evenly spread it at the bottom of the quiche (see video).
• Then sprinkle the caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and parsley.
• Lastly, top with cheeses and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the custard mixture over carefully.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the top sets. The center may still have a little jiggle.
• Let cool for 15 minutes before you unmold from tart pan.
• Enjoy!

TRINIDAD PEPPER POT

Steps:

• clean & cut meat into small pieces.
• Put into a large NON METAL pot (clay)& cover with plenty of water.
• Simmer for 2 hours.
• Add peppers ( In a small cloth bag), thyme sliced,onions, sugar & casseripe.
• Simmer until meat is tender.
• Boil everyday to keep fresh.
• Add fredsh meat (or cooked leftovers) from time to time.
• NEVER ADD ANYTHING WITH STARCH OR FLOUR,(even Rice) as pepperpot could sour & go bad.
• ALWAYS USE NON METAL UTENSILS (ie wooden spoons).
• Add water with cassereep every so often & boil.

BELL PEPPER & ONION QUICHE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 425°F Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or just until edge begins to brown. If crust puffs up in center, gently push down with back of wooden spoon.
• 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine cheese and flour; toss to coat.
• 3. Saute the Pepper and Onion until Caramelized. (drain)
• 4. Remove partially baked crust from oven; reduce oven temperature to 375°F Spoon cheese mixture into partially baked crust. In same bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; beat until well blended. Pour over cheese mixture.
• 5. Return to oven; bake at 375°F 35 to 45 minutes longer or until filling is puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with strips of foil during last 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
• *Prebaking the crust a few minutes helps eliminate a soggy crust.