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quiche

noun
\ ˈkēsh How to pronounce quiche (audio) \

Definition of quiche

: an unsweetened custard pie usually having a savory filling (such as spinach, mushrooms, or ham)

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Cut up a small mushroom and mix it in to omelets, quiches, or scrambled eggs at breakfast or brunch. Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, "6 Surprising Mushroom Health Benefits for Your Skin, Brain, and Bones," 3 June 2019 Ben Belyea, an 11-year-old from Wakefield who had never tasted quiche before, tentatively stuck his fork in, took a bite, paused, then gave it a thumbs up. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "What’s cooking at summer camp? A new generation of foodies," 13 Aug. 2019 Bacon, gruyère and caramelized onion quiche tastes altogether authentic as does the croque madame on brioche, with ham, creamy Comté mornay and sunny-side-up egg. San Diego Union-Tribune, "We hate brunch. But we love these 10 brunch spots," 8 Aug. 2019 Mini quiche make an easy mid-week dinner The workhorse of Gunn's kitchen in the summer is the toaster oven. NBC News, "These Trader Joe's products make summer cooking easier," 27 June 2019 The issue boils down to this: Can a chef, who holds a management position, remove a tray of burning quiche from the oven even though the work is assigned to union cooks? Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com, "Hyatt sues union to let chefs keep a hand in food preparation at its hotels," 10 June 2019 Expect French pop music, party games, dancing and dishes including oeufs mayo, quiche and chocolate mousse. Hadley Tomicki, latimes.com, "Sichuan hot pot restaurant Mala Town comes to Sawtelle; Filipino lunch counter opens downtown," 9 July 2019 The next morning, the inn's complimentary hot breakfast of quiche, eggs, berries and coffee was shared with other travelers who had insider tips on other local hot springs. Sara Lessley, latimes.com, "Experience hot springs and history on a weekend trip to Benton Hot Springs," 11 July 2019 Enjoy a delectable French brunch at Maurice, complete with champagne, quiche, and cheesecake. Sarah Rubin, Harper's BAZAAR, "How to Eat & Drink Your Way Through Portland," 3 July 2019

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First Known Use of quiche

1933, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quiche

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

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quiche

noun

English Language Learners Definition of quiche

: a pie made with eggs, milk, cheese, and vegetables or meat

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