Author: Paris

Spinach Mushroom Sun Dried Tomato & Zucchini Quiche

~ Paris
 

Quiche has always been one of my favorite, go-to dishes to whip up since it feels fancy but is also one of the easiest things to make. It is decadent and delicious to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as my personal favorite, leftovers, and it is always a hit during a party or a family get together. I used to love to indulge in store-bought quiche, enjoying the creamy, buttery flavor, the flaky crust, and the rich filling of eggs or vegan eggs, cheese, fresh cream, and vegetables. However, once I began making it at home, I discovered that there is no comparison between a frozen quiche and a fresh one. Since it is such a simple dish, I have found no excuse to buy quiche from the grocery store or bakery anymore. I love that it is indulgent but veggie-filled and the perfect balance of summer and winter because it’s packed with plenty of fresh produce that meets a rich, buttery pie crust. Enjoy!

 

 


Recipe:
Pie Crust
Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Egg or Vegan Egg Substitute {however, if you make two quiches use three eggs, or three quiches with five eggs, etc}
Fresh Veggies- I used zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, onions, and spinach
3 Cheese Italian Blend {Mozzarella, Provolone, and Parmesan} & Bleu Cheese

How To Make It:
1) Mix the egg{s} and cream together.
2) Chop up all your vegetables, sauté the mushrooms, and add them to the egg and cream mixture.
3) Add cheese and make sure there is enough of the cream and egg filling to cover all of the vegetables.
4) Put your veggies and cream inside the pie crust {I like the quickness of using a frozen crust, but just make sure it isn’t made out of lard if you’re a vegetarian as many pie crusts are. Nugget Market makes a delicious vegetarian and gluten free pie crust}. Optional: Sprinkle some extra cheese on top for an even more indulgent dish.
5) Bake. I put it in at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. 

Enjoy!

x Paris

A Dose of Pretty

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{Sprinkle Cake + Sea Salt Cream & Cookies in a classic McConnell’s waffle cone makes for the yummiest mid-afternoon treat for a stroll through State Street.}

Prior to 2012, ten years before launching this site, I believed in celebrating the big things in life: graduations, weddings, births, retirements – all of the major milestones in life. But in 2012, my life shifted and I began finding an appreciation for the little things as well: a beautiful sunset, a fragrant flower, a delicious meal – all the things that truly make life just a little prettier on a daily basis. But the one thing I loved even before 2012 was celebrating every holiday possible. Whether it was a holiday I had never heard of before but introduced to me by a friend, a federal holiday that gave us a day off from school/ work, or a holiday solely created by Hallmark, I have always loved celebrating every occasion. After all, isn’t everyday on this beautiful planet a reason to celebrate?

And this week was the perfect example of why I have always loved celebrating every holiday. My favorite holiday this past Tuesday means we now have flowers and macarons in the prettiest shades of pink + memories of a fun getaway to the American Riviera last weekend. And while I now have to wait another 52 weeks to celebrate love day again, this past week was a gentle reminder of why it is so important to celebrate every day. We have a finite amount of time in this world, and it is an amount we will never know until the end. Thus, I love knowing that even if my favorite holiday is now a year away, the next holiday to celebrate will be much sooner than that. I’d love to know, what holidays do you love to celebrate?

{Twilight sky + iconic palm trees at Butterfly Beach in Montecito.}
{Started my favorite holiday with a sweet treat: rose and strawberry rose French macarons.}
{A very popular floral bar to build your own Valentine’s Day bouquet.}
{My official favorite meal, ever: Honor Bar’s Emerald Kale Salad + French Fries.}
{Sunlight peeking out from behind the clouds for a beautiful sunset over the sea.}

x Paris