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Location: San Rafael, California

About: I celebrate 25 years of marriage to a wonderful guy this year. I am also going to be a cookbook author this year which has been a lot of work, but well worth it. This year also marks me as a 30 year cancer survivor. Yes, 2008, is quite a year.

Favorite foods: I love chocolate. It's my favorite food, but I've given up sugar so I no longer eat it. I eat healthful foods and love: artichokes, oranges, apples, swiss chard, salmon, shrimp, and so on....

Last bite on earth: Anything chocolate!!!

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What do I serve with Quiche?

Posted by SusanBillieTaylor, May 8, 2008 at 1:33 PM

I have a quiche recipe that I make quite often. Every time I make it, I never know what to serve with it. The only side dish that seems to go well with it is a green salad. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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What do I serve with Quiche?

Thanks so much for the garlic bread suggestion. I adore garlic bread, and it would go so well with the quiche. The tray idea is also a good one.

SusanBillieTaylor at 8:04PM on 05/09/08

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What do I serve with Quiche?

First, I want to thank everyone for posting such great ideas. What a terrific response! The quiche I make is a healthy crust less ham and zucchini one. I serve it for dinner. I like the idea of serving it with something tangy and crisp. "The fresh tomatoes, cukes, and Greek olives, scallions or red onions in a sharp Italian dressing" sounds perfect. I also like the soup idea. I hadn't thought of that. If I was to make it for brunch on a weekend, I'd probably serve it with melon chunks. But, I usually have it for dinner.

SusanBillieTaylor at 5:55PM on 05/09/08

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Tuscan Meat and Tomato Ragù

Lucy,
What a joy to see your review here. This cookbook is on my wish list. I watch Lidia on TV, and so enjoy watching her create beautiful dishes. This book will be a wonderful addition to my cookbook collection.

SusanBillieTaylor at 1:44PM on 05/08/08

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Cook the Book: Devilish Eggs with Texas Tapenade

Lucy,
What a lovely cookbook review. I love the cover of the cookbook! The recipe does look like a delicious hors d'oeuvre, or a tasty snack. Thanks for the review.

SusanBillieTaylor at 1:40PM on 05/08/08

From Talk

Types of Onions in Cooking

I mostly use yellow onions in my stir fries. The vidalia onions come from Georgia and are coming into season. They are a sweeter onion. I use them in my Crust less Quiche recipe.

SusanBillieTaylor at 1:13PM on 05/08/08

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Broccoli Sautéed with Crisp Garlic

I have oyster sauce in my refrigerator, and will make this. I'm always looking for recipes for broccoli. The image is beautiful! Thanks for the recipe!

SusanBillieTaylor at 12:59PM on 05/08/08

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Dinner Tonight: Broccoli Sautéed with Crisp Garlic

Lovely broccoli, but what's the toasted sesame oil for?

siobhan27 at 2:08PM on 05/15/08

From Talk

Types of Onions in Cooking

I like red onions for most purposes. Vidalias & other sweet onions are fine raw but I dont like how they cook up---flavor is too whimpy for me. FOR COOKING PURPOSES----onions freeze just fine---then toss frozen into whatever you are cooking. You can carmelize a lot of onions at one time by doing it in the oven. Roasted onions or roasted shallots are great for a variety of things as well as is of course roasted garlic. Refrigerate the onions before peeling for less tears (you can also peel them underwater but it is hard to hold you breath that long).

Ask Cookey at 8:38PM on 05/12/08

From Talk

What do I serve with Quiche?

Thanks so much for the garlic bread suggestion. I adore garlic bread, and it would go so well with the quiche. The tray idea is also a good one.

SusanBillieTaylor at 8:04PM on 05/09/08

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What do I serve with Quiche?

Looks like you have some good ideas as far as salads go-so I don't think you need anything more there.

Maybe an assortment of breads with butter or bread sticks. Perhaps Garlic Bread..

Trays usually go over well: veggie, cheese, fruit, or a variety of meats and cheeses with balsamic dressing drizzled atop. Mmmm, I want some of that now.

Butrflygirly at 6:29PM on 05/09/08

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Types of Onions in Cooking

I use yellow onions as an all purpose onion. Red onion is good for color as in, say a mango salsa with jalapenos, cilantro and mint.
Caramelizing onions are fantastic! They get sweet and can dress up anything from quiche to grilled sausages, burgers, you name it. Might have to try with red and/or maui or sweet onions.

bster18 at 7:51PM on 05/08/08