Zucchini, Red Pepper, and Spinach Quiche

I made these  colorful quiches for a family brunch. They were fast and easy to make, filling, and used lots of delicious veggies, like zucchini, red pepper and fresh spinach. It doesn't really matter which veggies you use, you can select vegetables of your choice. However, I really like the look of the red pepper rings. And if you are making these at the end of the summer, it's a great way to use up some of the ever abundant zucchini.

My brunch menu with the quiches:
Just for the record, I also made my usual mozzarella tomato and basil platter, an egg salad mold, and roasted vegetables to go with the quiches.. My daughter in law filled in with an incredible banana strawberry trifle for dessert, and my sister in law brought a well seasoned chopped avocado and tomato salad!
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I found the inspiration for the recipe on Pinterest , but it called for a spring form pan.

Since my spring form pan was unlocatable (word?), I decided to split the recipe in two and make 2 smaller quiches using two Pyrex pans. Although I liked the looks and height of the quiche in the spring form pan, having 2 smaller quiches worked out well this time. Next time I'll try it as one recipe in my spring form pan and cut the eggs back to 6.

The quiches were really quick and easy to throw together, looked great, and were perfect for brunch!

Makes 2 quiches
Ingredients:
8 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup half and half ( or 1/4  coconut milk or almond milk)
1 container of  plain Greek yogurt or plain coconut yogurt
3 TSP cream cheese ( optional but good)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red pepper, cup in strips
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 shredded cheese
1/4 chopped fresh basil

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Saute vegetables and garlic in olive oil in a skillet until slightly soft for about 5- 10 minutes.
Using a fork, beat eggs, half and half, creams cheese, and Greek yogurt in a bowl.
Add sauteed veggies to the bowl and mix well.
Pour mixture into two 9 inch greased Pyrex containers. Bake at 350 for about 35 -40  minutes.( check on the quiches after 30 minutes , they may cook faster in your oven)

Step by Step instructions:

Pour mixture into two pyrex bowls

After it cooked for 30-35 minutes

Fresh mozzarella , tomato, and basil platter

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Good Advice for Mothers

What a great quote! There are so many things we can do that can make a difference in someone's life. 

Whether we are a mother, teacher, father, grandmother, grandfather, friend, daughter, son, sibling, etc. ... 
We can't be perfect but there are millions of ways to be good at what we do.. 


As the school year begins, I'd like to change the quote to say:

" There is no way to be a perfect teacher, but there are millions of ways to be a good one "

OR 

" There is no way to be a perfect student, but there are millions of ways to be a good one "

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Key Lime Pudding ( vegan)

 Photo from Wagashi Manic.

I  came across this sensational vegan recipe for Key Lime "Pie "Dessert on a blog called Wagashi Manic which featured beautiful photos and many vegan desserts.

 I love finding healthy easy desserts that I can make quickly. It doesn't get much faster than this one because the entire 4 ingredient dessert is made in a blender. When finished,  you can just fill the blender with soapy water and blend until clean. 

The recipe is made using avocado, and it  tastes absolutely divine- no avocado taste!
 It took me less than 5 minutes to make it in my blender/ Vitamix from start to finish.

I was extremely pleased with the results. I've made  5 minute rich chocolaty avocado pudding in the blender before.  But I had no idea you could make so many variations of the pudding.

An avocado pudding is a great snack for kids.  Let's face it kids need to eat more nutritious snacks that actually provide vitamins and minerals for their growing bodies. Avocado is a healthy fat. Many doctors are now recommending to eat more  healthy fats  because good fats like Omerga 3's are very important for the health of our brains and bodies.

 Click here for my previous post about avocados and why you should eat them

Fresh Avocados and Lime for Key lime pudding

Delicious and Healthy Pudding

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: 
1 huge ripe avocado
1/5 cup coconut milk or almond milk
Juice and zest of 3 Key Limes  or 1 large lime ( organic) 
Pinch of salt 
5 tablespoons organic Grade B maple syrup 

Directions: 
Combine all ingredients in the blender or Vitamix. Pour into bowls and serve immediately or refrigerate.

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Flavors of Mexico

On our last vacation, we vacationed in Mexico. It was so relaxing and beautiful I thought I would share some of our pictures with you. Enjoy!

Fresh Fruit at Breakfast

Festive Dinner Table Settings in Mexican Restaurant

La Playa ( the beach) 

Ahh!!!!! the beach

Dried Fruit and Nut Snack at the Daily  Buffet in our hotel

Beautiful Pottery

Tempting Desserts

                                

More tempting desserts

Our Waiter

Mexican Art Work

If you want to try some Mexican Reciipes, try my Mexican Guacamole or Chipolte Brownies
      
Mexcian Chipolte Brownies               Mexican Guacamole

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