Neah B's Smoked Salmon and Dill Quiche

It doesn't have to be a special occasion for me to make a quiche. They are fun to make and simple enough for everyday. One of the best parts of making a quiche is creating my own recipes. This one in particular is inspired by my husband. My husband not only loves when I make quiche, but also loves smoked salmon! The both of us can literally go through one package without bagels or crackers; IT'S THAT GOOD! It's even better in this melt-in-your-mouth quiche. This will certainly be a hit at your Christmas brunch....and many brunches to come.

Love,

Neah B

serves 4-6

Pie Crust

(adapted From Farm Journal's Complete Pie Cookbook, 1965) 

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup plus 1 tbs. shortening or lard

* I use butter ;)

2-2 1/2 tbs cold water

1) Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl.Cut in shortening with pastry blender or with two knives until mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal or tiny peas.

2) Sprinkle on cold water, 1tbs, at a time, tossing mixture lightly and stirring  with fork. Add water each time to the driest part of mixture.The dough should be moist enough to hold together when pressed gently with a fork;not sticky.

3) Shape dough into ball and roll out onto a lightly floured surface. When dough is spread out, place into greased pie dish and form crust.

Quiche Mixture

* fresh spinach ( 2 handfuls)

*eggs (3)

*half and half or heavy whipping cream (1/2 cup)

*dill weed (2 tbs)*Applewood Smoked Sockeye Salmon (3/4 cup-1 cup)

*shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)

1) Set oven to 375 degrees.

2)Prepare pie crust  and place into greased pie dish.

*If pressed for time you can always but them already prepared

3) Saute spinach with olive oil over medium heat for  about a 2 minutes.

4)Blend eggs,cream, and dill weed. Add cheese and blend.

5)With poultry shears, cut salmon into strips and place into egg mixture and blend once more.

6) Pour mixture into pie shell and bake for 30-35 minutes (or until middle is set). When quiche is finished, let cool for 8-10 minutes. Slice and dig in.