Friday, September 17, 2010

Busy Baby Bakers... Crustless Quiche

I can't remember if I told y'all that I no longer work for the council doing child care.
Did I?
Oh, I'm still caring for children, but I'm doing it privately now... and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

Several of my clients (parents) have mentioned that I look so much happier and care-free, and I know that they're right. I almost don't know myself.
I just wish they would tell me that I look 10 years younger, but although I've kind of 'hinted" in that direction, no one's said it yet.
But I'm sure they will.
Eventually.

And... I'm even sleeping better.
See, there are no more worries about ridiculous regulations, no more stressing over someone 'popping in' to do an unannounced evaluation... (which I absolutely hated, because it threw the kids off something awful ...and they tended to "act up" for company - figuring they could get away with it)
No programming for weeks in advance, along with multitudes of lists... and best of all, no more mind numbing, soul destroying office politics.

So, the kids and I can now just get down to the important things like playing - when and where we want to - and sometimes cooking.

Yesterday, I had 3 babies in care... a 17 month old, a 10 month old and a wee little 9 month old - as well as a *big girl* who will proudly tell anyone who will listen that "I'm sour years old now - and I know everything."
And since the day was cold, drizzly and miserable... and we had no intentions of going outside, I decided we would stay inside and do some baking.

The babies sat on the floor and quite happily played with wooden spoons and mixing bowls - and stirred everything 'round and 'round...
While the *big girl* and I got down to the serious business of measuring flour and butter and tearing curly kale, beating eggs and smooshing bananas.

And we had an absolute ball doing it!

At the end of the day, we ended up with 4 loaves of banana bread, 3 curly kale quiches, and 2 small apple tarts - and we were happily covered in flour and eggs and green speckles!

Now, I love, love, LOVE quiche at the best of times... but the ones we made yesterday were bloody fantastic!

Quick, easy - and completely crust less.
Which is probably a good thing, because I've been known to break off bits of the crust and eat it while waiting to serve dinner - leaving it looking less than perfect.
Okay, well ugly - if you really need to know.
(I always blame it on the cats though... and then the Old Guy is even less willing to eat it. Which is no major feat... since he doesn't really like quiche anyway. Fool that he is.
And then I get his share.)



Impossible Quiche

I used about 2 cups torn curly kale - or you can use your own choice of fillings. (see below)
1 1/2 cups grated cheese (any kind - or mix and match)
1/2 cup self raising flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
4-5 eggs, lightly beaten (depending on size)

Combine all ingredients, and mix well.
Pour mixture into a lightly greased cast iron skillet, or pie pan. ( I use a skillet)
Bake at 180C (350F) for 40-45 minutes.
Filling is *set* when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Serves 6.

I love this recipe, because it really lets you experiment and there aren't any hard or fast rules... Feel free to use ham, bacon, chorizo, shredded chicken, leftover meats...

You can try tomatoes, grated carrots, capsicums (bell peppers), cabbage, spinach, kale, corn etc ...
Actually, anything your sweet little heart desires!

Well, except maybe Skittles. "Sour year old" saw a bag of Skittles in the pantry and thought they would make a lovely and mouth-watering color combination, mixed up with the yellow eggs and green kale.
But I quickly put the kibosh on that one.

This recipe is so easy that you almost can't make a mistake.

Unless you're silly enough to use Skittles...

9 comments:

Libby's Library said...

Oh my Katie Girl - No Crisco in the recipe? LOL, I'm so glad that things are looking up - for both of us:-)

The Wife said...

I had to laugh cause it reminded me of the husband. We stopped in at a lil sandwich shop one day and they had quiche on the menu. The husband looked at me and said "What is coochie?" LOL

After I quit laughing hysterically, I informed him it was an egg dish. Maybe I should make him some with your recipe.

Tania said...

So glad that life is going so well for you at the moment Kate.

The quiche sounds yummy. Might have to give it a try.

Have a great day,

Tania

pam said...

I'm so glad you let all that stress go! I must confess I don't understand the ends and outs of private vs the other. Now, you can relax and enjoy the children!

Fruitcake Sandy said...

My mouth is watering (and we just finished dinner!) Ha! I LOVE Quiche and have made several in my day ... eager to give yours a try soon.

I join the others in saying how happy I am for you concerning your work situation these days. You deserve some peace and 'tranquility' in your life. But girlfriend, THREE BABIES and a 'SOUR' year old ... at the same time ... and you COOKED! Good grief, woman, you are a machine ... and at at least ten years younger!!!!

Kerry O'Gorman said...

Holy cow! Busy gal! I don't know what you looked like 10 years ago but you certainly SOUND 10 years younger...and brave with all those babies surrounding you...reminds me of the Beatles song 'Lady Madonna'.

Ola said...

Sometimes you just simply feel better when you do not HAVE to do something:)

Nancy M. said...

I'm so glad you're having more fun now! I really hated meetings and people checking in on me too, so I don't blame you for being happy to be done with that!

Roslyn said...

OK I love quiche too the creamy kind made with cream! Never used kale but upon your rec. I will have to try it!


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