Mother’s Day Mushroom Shallot Quiche

If you are a mother, you know a mother or you have a mother (that pretty much covers everyone!), Sunday is the day to celebrate the mamas in our lives.

And since food is an expression of love, why don’t we make mom a nice (but easy) brunch?

Malibu caterer Melissa Stein has a fabulous tasting suggestion: Mushroom Shallot Quiche. She gives you full permission to take the shortcut and buy the pre-rolled-out crust from Pillsbury. The rest you can do in a skillet.

You remember Melissa, don’t you? She loaned us her recipe for Carrot Cake Cupcakes so we could celebrate Malibu’s 20th birthday!

What else should be on our Mom Brunch Menu? How about:

• Kir Royale (a dab of Chambord in a fluted glass, then filled with champagne)
• Fresh Fruit Salad (berries, melon chunks, kiwi slices, tangerine segments …whatever is fresh!)
• A salad of fresh baby greens topped with candied walnuts and goat cheese or feta crumbles

 Yum!

From Melissa Stein Catering, 310-595-6548    

• 1 ready-made 9-inch pie crust (I prefer Pillsbury brand)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• Salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 4 large eggs
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unroll crust and fit it into pie dish. Pierce bottom of crust with fork and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let crust cool. Turn oven down to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute for a few minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and saute until liquid is absorbed and mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and let cool.

Place prepared crust in pie dish onto a baking sheet. Drain mushrooms (if needed) and scatter on pre-baked crust. Sprinkle with thyme and dill. Whisk cream and eggs in a medium bowl. Pour egg mixture over mushrooms. Sprinkle with green onions and cheese. Bake quiche at 350 degrees until set, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 8 servings.

Happy Mother's Day!