One-Pot Monday Recipe of the Week: Mushroom, Bacon and Leek Quiche

There’s nothing I love more than breakfast for dinner. This quiche recipe is just so glorious and delicious, you will want to make it every week. I was inspired by the Julia Child recipe, and this is based on her recipe for a leek quiche. I decided to add mushrooms and bacon, since I love that trio of ingredients together so much. The bacon adds heartiness and a nostalgia to the quiche, while the mushrooms just tie in  so well I had to add them. Some other amazing combos that I’ve tried are goat cheese, eggplant, and red bell pepper as well as a tomato basil version. You can always get creative with what you decide to put in your quiche, which makes it fun and allows for creativity in the kitchen. Ok so, this isn’t technically one pot, as you will need a few separate pots/bowls to make it, BUT the finished product is in one “pot” or pie pan, soooo I thought I would include this for a one-pot Monday meal. It’s also a great feel-good food that will get you through the week as well. One bite and you’ll feel like you’re vacationing in Paris, sitting on a little bench on the cobble stone Rue De- something or other, rather than at your dining table. I’m thinking that’s what Julia Child was envisioning when she created her version as well.

 

Southwestern Purple Potato Frittata

This frittata is not only perfect for breakfast, but makes for a pretty mean southwest- inspired dinner. I always love how hearty and filling a flavorful egg dish can be for dinner.  There’s something very comforting about being able to cook everything in one skillet, and end up with a yummy, delicious meal that’s not something you would normally think of to cook come dinnertime. The purple potatoes add a nice contrasting color with the tomato, egg, and cilantro, but you can always use a nice red potato if you’re scared of eating purple things. I, personally, am a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin’ purple potato eater… Aside from the awesomeness of the purple potatoes, this one also has a great amount of cheese, which is essential for the perfect frittata bite. Throw some bread on the grill to serve it with, and you’re in business.