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Noun. A pie made primarily of egg and cream, perhaps mixed with chopped meat or vegetables, in a pastry crust.

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Quiche is a French word that first appeared in English in the mid-20th century and became very popular around 1970. It comes from the German Kuchen, or "cake." Definitions of quiche. noun. a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients (as cheese or ham or seafood or vegetables)

quiche in American English

(kiʃ) noun. a pielike dish consisting of an unsweetened pastry shell filled with a custard and usually containing cheese and other ingredients, as vegetables, seafood, or ham. spinach quiche.

quiche Lorraine. noun [ C or U ] (also quiche lorraine plural quiche lorraines or quiches lorraines)

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Frittatas are Italian in origin and can be described as a cross between an omelet and a crustless quiche. Frittatas take less time to make than quiche or strata. The dish is traditionally made by beating eggs with dairy—often heavy cream or half and half—together with ingredients like vegetables, meats and cheeses.

They decided that the local name was no longer fitting for a region that now belonged to the French, so they renamed it Lorraine to better suit their language. The occupying forces discovered just how delicious quiche could be, and it quickly became a popular dish throughout France.

Named after the region of France where it originated, quiche Lorraine is is one of the most iconic French quiches and also one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable.

What is a quiche dish called? ›

Quiche (/ˈkiːʃ/ KEESH) is a French tart consisting of pastry crust filled with savoury custard and pieces of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables. A well-known variant is quiche lorraine, which includes lardons or bacon.

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

(Australian English, New Zealand English, informal) ​an egg.

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