With family visiting Fairhope, breakfast time on Sunday morning moves slow if you’re enjoying coffee at a leisurely pace. Unless you want to run out in search of fast food, breakfast is needed. One Fairhope Foodies Prosciutto Chipotle Cheddar Quiche recipe is an easy fix.

Cooking a quiche for breakfast is always easy to serve a crowd. Substitute ingredients as needed depending on what you may have on hand. In my house I typically have prosciutto, coppa or salami. Grill Man and I both love any of these to be served on a charcuterie plate served along side a glass of wine. Any type of ham will substitute well in this quiche.

Troyer Cheese and where to buy

My One Fairhope Foodies Prosciutto Chipotle Cheddar Quiche recipe is delicious with chipotle cheddar cheese. Troyer is the brand of cheese that I chose to use in this recipe. Troyer is a family owned company and sells its products to family owned grocery stores or direct from its site. I love the smoky flavor with a bit of heat. As much as I adore this cheese, it too may substituted with another option.

Try one of Mimi’s Secrets

Regardless of which cheese you use, be sure to use one of my baking secrets AKA Mimi Magic. When using cheese in baked goods we typically think of grating cheese. If you add grated cheese to a quiche the small amount of cheese blends in once the quiche is cooked. Instead of grating, use the cutting method in my recipe directions. This will provide a bite of quiche with hot melted cheese instead of a disappearing act.

A combination of pie crust, eggs, cheese, prosciutto and seasonings make this a delicious hot breakfast to serve your loved ones. If you only need one, make two at the same time. Once the second one cools package and wrap well for the freezer.

One Fairhope Foodies Prosciutto Chipotle Cheddar Quiche recipe will serve you well on another day and always good to serve for lunch or dinner. An easy recipe that provides a hot dish will always provide love and happiness for all involved. Alexa, Shout out to Marc Broussard for his song Love and Happiness.  

“Loving will make you do right”

Marc Broussard

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This hot and hearty meal  is easy to cook one day and serve another. Recipe may be cut into serving slices  and popped in microwave for 40-60 seconds as needed. Bacon lovers will enjoy Busy Mom’s Beckon The Bacon Frittata recipe. Grill Man feels cheated if meat is missing from the meal.

If you have a couple of picky eaters, cut the onions and peppers very small. Or be really sneaky and purée them  in your blender. The nutrition and flavor will be there but not as visible .

In this dish cutting the cheese  in lieu of grating will allow the cheese to stand out and be noticed. Grated cheese has a tendency to hide in a baked dish. Who doesn’t love a cheesy bite? I didn’t specify the cheese in this dish. Use your favorite cheese whether its cheddar cheese, havarti, monterrey jack or cheddar with scallions.

How to create a frittata?

Use this basic recipe and design your own frittata dish.  Throw in your leftovers and make a few changes. Swap out peppers and onions for another veggie. Replace the bacon with leftover sausage or boudin. Be adventurous! Busy Mom’s Beckon The Bacon Frittata recipe is waiting to join your busy week.

Company’s coming? Quiches and frittatas freeze well. Make ahead and use as needed when you have a house full of company. Your guests will be none the wiser unless you let them in on your secret.

Here are a couple of oldies but goodies.

Salmon Sockeye It To Me Quiche

Spicy Sausage Cheese Egg Pies

Manchego Frittata Mimi Style

Quiche- Albacore Tuna Spiced Up? Wow!

Alexa shout out to Superwoman by  Alicia Keys. Even when I’m a mess….

Even when I’m a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I’m a Superwoman!

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Salmon Sockeye It To Me Quiche will pair nicely with a salad  and a glass of viognier or pinot grigio for evening meal.   Which white wines are your favorite? Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Grigio may be on the standards list.

Step outside of your comfort zone and try French Viognier or Vouvray. If you need help stepping out of your comfort zone, visit The Wine Wankers.  Conrad and Drew are all about the wine, without the wankery. Love a guy with a sense of humor.

What do I cook after a busy day?

Whichever wine you may select popping a Quiche in the oven will help with the dreaded “what do I cook?”After a busy day of work or shopping a simple meal that does not consist of fast food is what I want. Cooking at home will allow you to control the sodium, fat or address any food allergies and diet restrictions.

This time of year D-I-E-T is a ugly four letter word that no one wants to talk or think about especially me. Sadly, every time I step on the scale I jump off again. A couple of times, I stepped back on thinking I had failed to step on it correctly.  Ha!  Can you give me a new number, pretty please?

Apparently, my scale numbers don’t work well going down. Surely it must be broken. I may need a new one. Another item to add to my shopping list. In between work or shopping, buy ingredients to make Salmon Sockeye It To Me Quiche. Quiche recipes are great to make ahead, cook and then freeze. A busy life makes for an extra busy wife. Precooked meals are nice to have in the freezer for those hectic days that sock-it-to-you.

Alexa Shout out to Isley Brothers for  a classic , Its Your Thing.

Lagniappe: Double recipe and make two pies. Cook both at the same time. Eat one and reserve one for freezer.

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Manchego Frittata  Mimi Style recipe is a salute to one of my favorite countries, Spain. Far too long ago, I was able to travel to Madrid and Barcelona Spain. I fell in love with Spain and everything that it had to offer. Bold colors, flamingo dancing, spicy food and passionate people who welcome you to their country.

Whether it is art, architecture, tapas, wine, water sports or shopping, Spain has a lot to offer a traveler. Food markets overseas make me long for the offerings of specialty meats, cheeses, exotic fruits and delicacies to excite your palate.  Manchego cheese is one of my favorites from Spain. Back home, we are blessed that Manchego cheese is accessible to add to a cheese platter or blend into a dish  such as Manchego Frittata Mimi Style.

Foods to try while in Spain

Travel to eat or eat to travel in Spain. I love the tapas concept when dining. It allows the diner to try a variety of items in smaller portions. Tapas in Spain will allow you to cover a broad range of offerings. Tapas are perfect to venture out and try new items outside of your typical comfort zone.  Order a bottle of wine, hot bread and try a few tapas. Here is a few items that you may see on the menu:

antipasta items
seafood cooked in many ways
meatballs served with a sauce
marinated vegetables served cold or grilled
fried vegetables at times stuffed with cheese
chorizo slowly cooked in red wine
Spanish Omelet
turnovers filled with variety of meat and vegetables
Iberico ham (cured ham from acorn fed pigs)

Paella should certainly be on your list to try while visiting Spain. You will surely find paella available to you with a ton of different ingredient options. Make sure that you try this Spanish specialty before you leave to go home, it is so worth it.

To siesta or not to siesta?

Remember to plan your day around the Spanish siesta to make the most of your day.  Shops typically close from 2pm-5pm. Restaurants and bars close from 4pm-8pm. Some locations stay closed until 9pm, check the hours of any place that you may want to visit. Dining late in Spain is part of the travelers experience.

Check with each destination prior to planing your trip to maximize your day. Remember all museum hours may not be affected by siesta closing. Plan a lunch and then siesta yourself back to the hotel to relax or read a book. While traveling in Spain a siesta is a good idea to recharge your batteries. Trust me it will make staying out late as the Spaniards possible. It will also prepare you for the routine of planning siesta’s at home.

Before leaving home, I get very excited about any trip. Discovering a new place, learning about the people and culture feed my inquisitive side. Traveling opens the door for us to try new activities, experiment with new foods, enjoy the local wines that are harvested and only sold locally.

Remember to not over plan your trip but allow time for you to discover your new travel spot organically. Make trying to lose your self in the locale and be open to change. Change is good for you and even has health benefits that will benefit you when you return home.

Near the end of a vacation, the yearning for home sets in. There is no place like home. Upon returning home after the dust settles and the laundry complete, I start reminiscing about my travel.  Photos provide visual refreshment of our trip.

Savor your trip to Spain and cook Manchego Frittata Mimi Style

My mind always wanders to the fabulous foods that I savored and possibilities for creating something similar.  Occasionally, I will plan a dinner party with friends to share and celebrate the travel experience. Manchego Frittata Mimi Style recipe is a perfect example of a new recipe.

Shout out to Alexa for Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” or Justin Bieber’s remix. Does that put you in the mood?

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My Grandfather was the first person that I met who canned and preserved foods. Any visit would always include our family returning with Preserved Figs, Sweet Pickles and green beans.  My Grandfather had a massive garden at his home.

As an adult, I do not know how he took took care of his garden. I don’t remember my Grandfather having help but surely his garden size dictated a helper or two? Picking produce from his garden is a memory that is indelibly imprinted on my brain. At the time, I did not appreciate the value of the garden, the labor required to maintain seemed excessive in my young mind.

Gardening or preserving was not very exciting to a child. Sadly, by the time I became interested in the happenings of a kitchen, he had moved on to greener pastures. The loss of a loved one leaves a void and some opportunities evaporate with their death. When one door closes another one opens. Occasionally, we have to knock the door down to keep moving.

Fig Chess Pie Recipe and lessons from Granny

In addition to moving and never stopping, my Granny certainly taught me a thing or two about southern cooking. I learned to always cook more than you need because you never know when you may have an extra guest. Lord knows, I needed to learn this one. Cook simply and with the best ingredients that you may afford. Serve your guests with a smile and give a southern welcome.

I love preparing standard Chess Pie and serving at any gathering. My friend Jazz Girl is particularly fond of my plain-jane Chess Pie.  First of all, I knew that figs would blend well in an updated version of the Chess  pie. Figs have a sweet delicate flavor that marries well with dairy products.

In this recipe, I included a small amount of figs to the recipe for a delicate flavor. Depending on your taste and harvest, the figs could easily be doubled to increase the fig flavor. Southern Chess Pie is an old-fashioned dessert that holds up against the most discriminating palate.

In summary, simple with minimal ingredients, Fig Chess Pie recipe will entice your guests. A dollop of homemade whipped cream or a scoop of delicious ice cream would pair nicely with this pie. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

Shout out to Alexa  Jillian Jacqueline for her song- Reasons

Jilliam is part of the Listen Up Campaign. https://www.jillianjacqueline.com/

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Because recipes of this type will transport well, it is good to include in your summer entertaining whether it includes beach, picnic, vacation, hiking, camping, SUP, fishing, tubing, or July 4th plans. Since many of us try to jam all the things we love into every day while the summer sun is high in the sky.

Take along New Fresh Potato Salad Recipe

The fun days of summer include all of the things that we love. While your making plans for the day, include something new for you and  yours to do. It will add to the bonding of your group and keep everyone interested.

Step outside of your comfort zone and plan to learn a new activity.  Because it is good for us on so many levels to learn and attempt something different. Maybe even if we are not good at the new activity, it’s better that we attempt to learn and demonstrate a “can do attitude”. While repetition is comforting or easy it may also turn into boring. Monotony is not fun and  it’s unhealthy to our overall growth. Teenagers and young adults detest boring. Engage your inner child and just do it.

List of Activities to keep Family Engaged at Beach

Here are a couple of suggestions for your family:

1. Kayak or Paddle board rentals or lessons
2. Contest for Beach shells prettiest, largest, ugliest and unusual
3. Go Deep Sea Fishing– Charter a boat or join one of the party boats.
4. Rent Jet Skis or go Parasailing
5. Plan an evening of cards, board games or charades. Balderdash’s word game is my personal favorite. I promise you will laugh like never before.
6. Plan a beach scavenger hunt and split up into teams.  This site has a multitude of options for you depending on the age of your family or create your own list.  This type of activity is good for all age groups.

   

7. Divide your group in half and have a cooking competition. Plus this will split up the work duties in the kitchen.
8. Plan wine walk on the beach and watch the sun set on the water
9. At dinner, have everyone tell a favorite childhood memory or favorite story about their parents. Best story wins.

On any family vacation I would add in a good supply of your favorite libations. At some point, libations will be needed and wine is always good for what ails you. Yet, if you are more inclined to a cocktail, try one of my favorites.

Favorite Cocktails and Sorbet

Summer Rebellion Watermelon Martini

Good Intentions and Vodka Infused Kumquats

Country eggs raised in a Condo (sorbet drenched in vodka)

Most of all, time spent with family should be wrapped in love, surrounded with good food, drenched in fun and memories to last a lifetime. Unless your from that “one perfect family” members may challenge us like no other. Develop a couple of new choices to keep your crew busy and entertained. Especially important, bring along a dose of patience, kindness and remember to pack the libations. In conclusion, don’t forget the New Fresh Potato Salad Recipe for your time at the beach.

Alexa Shout Out to DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince for “Summertime”.
Take me to the beach, please.

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Chores to be ignored

It allows me to move on to other tasks. A task of your choosing, you now have choices.

1. 1. popping in a load of laundry

1. 1. folding a basket clothes

1. 1. knocking out a chore of the ever-growing list

1. and so on

My favorite items in lieu of chores

For the a true Sunday kind-of-day, you should resort to the following:

1. 1. Cup of coffee on the porch

1. 1. Read a magazine article

1. Grab your novel and chill

An easy breakfast recipe has been on my list to try for awhile. This is it, in the simplest of forms. The concept may be altered to include any number of spices, herbs or vegetables. I wanted a recipe that would allow for a crowd and minimal work in the kitchen.

Breakfast Hands Free recipe is designed around carving out “porch time”. Nothing is better than a cup of coffee on the porch with guests. If you have a porch, I don’t need to explain this to you. If your house is missing a porch, set up a table in your yard. It is not quite the same but it will do until you add a porch.

For the next month, we will host an assortment of family and friends in our home. I am looking forward to the time that we will spend together. We will laugh, eat, imbibe, suck heads (crawfish, people) play cards and tell tall tales.  A hands free breakfast will come in handy to maximize the “porch time”.

Alexa Shout out to Etta James for “Sunday Kind of Love”. “I want a Sunday kind of love!

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