Goat Cheese Quiche

The goal was to recreate Tom Fleming's quiche from Crossroads Diner in Dallas. I missed the mark, but was impressed with the lightness in the custard. The bacon and goat cheese brought it back down to earth. Upon reflection I thought that spinach, kale or chard might be a nice addition then it hit me to add caramelized onions next time.

Two slices packed and ready.

Dairy Bread

This bread toasts beautifully and tastes great.

Chicken Salad

Herbed chicken breast, grapes, apples and walnuts served over baby arugula.

Late Winter Ladie's Luncheon

Today I catered a luncheon for my mother and some of her high school classmates. The menu:

Salad of romaine, rio grapefruit & sweet onion topped with fennel dressing and toasted pistachios

Lamb with red wine, fig & shallot reduction

Oven roasted herbed fingerling & red potatoes

Green beans

Onion pudding

Danish pastry

It was an easy task since my only stipulation was no seafood. You want your food to lend itself to people enjoying time spent with friends. I would call a 3 hour lunch a success.