Caramelized Onion and Radicchio Quiche (and a Giveaway)
The perfect lazy Sunday at my place starts on Saturday night. With the fixings for a homemade pie crust. Mix them up. Roll the dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic. Stick in the fridge. And hit the sack.
Fast forward to Sunday morning. 8am. (While the husband is still…um…sleeping) Wake up. Stumble into the kitchen. Take the dough out of the fridge and prepare yourself for quiche. You all know my (and my husband’s) favorite filling – turkey bacon and cheddar. Much to my husband’s dismay, I recently decided to try something different – a vegetarian quiche with caramelized red onions and radicchio from Melissa Clark’s newest cookbook – In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite.
I approached the recipe with caution as radicchio can be a bit bitter for my taste.
But then I thought what won’t taste good when paired with caramelized onions and a touch of balsamic vinegar. You are going to want to enjoy this onion-radicchio mixture sans the quiche. And Melissa even suggests using only a portion for the quiche filling and using the rest as a quiche topping. I say use a portion as filling and then have the rest as a snack on toast later in the day. It’s like perfectly sweet and bitter and will melt like jam in your mouth.
Whatever you decide to do, don’t pass up on this delectable quiche. I followed Melissa’s recipe this first time (with a couple of tweaks). The next time I make it I will decrease the cream and increase the egg as the recipe below yields a softer (but still tasty) quiche.
As for the remainder of my perfect lazy Sunday – Dress salad greens. Mix mimosas. Eat sitting on floor at coffee table. After eating, relocate to couch. And take a nice lil’ snooze. (And worry about properly digesting when you wake up.)
What’s your perfect lazy Sunday like?
And now for the giveaway! The great folks over at CSN have offered to give one of my readers a gift certificate for $55 to put towards the purchase of anything in their online stores. Have you heard of them? Well, they sell just about anything AND the kitchen sink. From modern bedding to shoes to kitchen essentials (of course), there isn’t anything you won’t find on one of CSN’s 200+ websites.
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Caramelized Onion and Radicchio Quiche
Ingredients:
1 9-inch pie crust
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 medium radicchio, halved and thinly sliced (about 8 ounces)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubedDirections:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Press pie crust (homemade or store bought) into a 9-inch pie pan. Line the dough with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights, rice or dried beans. Bakes for 20 minutes and then remove the pie weights and foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until crust is lightly golden. Take the crust out of the oven and sprinkle two-thirds of the gruyere cheese on the bottom in an even layer. eturn the crust to the oven and bake for an additional 10-13 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in the radicchio and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the radicchio is very wilted and the mixture forms a jam-like consistency, about 10 minutes Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 more minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, nutmeg and the remaining 3/4 salt and pepper. When the crust is lightly browned and the cheese is melted, sprinkle on half of the onion-radicchio mixture and carefully pour in the egg mixture. Dot the top with pieces of butter and return to the oven to bake for 25-35 minutes, until the top of the quiche is puffed up and golden and the middle is set.
Allow the quiche to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Serve on its own or topped with the remaining onion-radicchio mixture.
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Rosa — February 4, 2011 @ 2:13 am
A pity this giveaway is not open to European residents.
That quiche looks mighty delicious! I love radicchio and caramelized onions.
Cheers,
Rosa
shel — February 4, 2011 @ 4:33 am
A lazy Sunday for me is staying in bed with the newspaper, a cup of frothy cappuccino spiked with Hershey syrup and Season 1 of Glee playing on the tv on my dresser.
shel — February 4, 2011 @ 4:33 am
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A Plum By Any Other Name — February 4, 2011 @ 6:45 am
Your quiche looks lovely! (I love recipes that split the work over the course of a few days.)
As for what I like to do on a lazy Sunday? Make pasta! I hang it over my broom handle to dry. I also like to listen to the Splendid Table podcast while I’m in the kitchen.
Katrina — February 4, 2011 @ 7:55 am
My perfect Sunday is getting up early, and doing something active by either walking, jogging, or skiing (this time of year). Sunday’s are the best!
domestic diva — February 4, 2011 @ 10:09 am
A family morning together, still in pajamas and hanging out around the house, then all heading outside for a hike or bike ride or something fun.
jeannette — February 4, 2011 @ 10:58 am
giiiiirl this quiche looks FAB!!
My perfect lazy sunday would be sleeping in, popping cinnamon rolls in the oven and watching a movie on the couch with the hubs while the cinnamon aroma fills the air around us. then of course… digging into warrrrrm gooey cinnamon rolls
jeannette — February 4, 2011 @ 11:00 am
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Aubreylaine — February 4, 2011 @ 11:41 am
Perfect lazy Sunday- sleeping in, drinking apple cider and watching Grey’s Anatomy!
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Aubreylaine — February 4, 2011 @ 11:42 am
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Ashley H — February 4, 2011 @ 1:27 pm
I like to read and watch movies on my lazy Sundays.
Jennifer — February 4, 2011 @ 1:42 pm
My perfect Sunday (or any day for that matter) would be to actually sleep in. I’m not sure I’ve ever slept in.
Jessica of My Baking Heart — February 4, 2011 @ 4:50 pm
That photo of the radicchio is gorgeous! My perfect lazy Sunday would be like it is today… watching the bf play Zelda on Wii while sitting by a roaring fire and looking to my right to see snow falling outside! All while wrapped up in a warm blanket!
Jessica of My Baking Heart — February 4, 2011 @ 4:50 pm
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Jessica of My Baking Heart — February 4, 2011 @ 4:50 pm
And I follow you on Twitter – have a fab weekend, Eliana!
Mary — February 4, 2011 @ 8:53 pm
I know I’d love this tart. I adore anything made with caramelized onions. I love that you’ve combined them with Kale. The combo sounds very interesting. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Blessings…Mary
alex — February 4, 2011 @ 9:35 pm
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Kerstin — February 4, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
What a unique quiche – and you’re right, I’d gobble up anything with caramelized onions!
Fun giveaway! My perfect lazy Sunday is definitely sleeping in, followed by coffee and a breakfast sandwich
Kerstin — February 4, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
And I follow you on twitter, of course
(I’m not on Facebook, so I can’t do that one)
5 Star Foodie — February 4, 2011 @ 10:39 pm
A very unique quiche with radicchio, love the idea!
Joey — February 4, 2011 @ 11:28 pm
I follow ya on twitter and you rock!!
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets — February 4, 2011 @ 11:29 pm
Gotta tell ya, radicchio was probably one of the last things I’d have thought to throw in a quiche, only before, I dunno, apples or the like? But with your recommendation and that photo of caramelizing deliciousness, I think I’m sold!
Julia — February 4, 2011 @ 11:42 pm
A perfect Sunday would be to get cozy on the sofa and watch movies all day.
Julia — February 4, 2011 @ 11:42 pm
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Sharon — February 5, 2011 @ 1:08 am
My perfect Sunday is hanging out is sweats and reading, maybe baking so the house smells great!
Sharon — February 5, 2011 @ 1:09 am
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Patty — February 5, 2011 @ 6:05 am
I have to say I am not very good at “lazy”. My Sundays generally start with bacon, just a slice or two, and pancakes. My latest version involves wheat and white flours, plus wheat germ and corn meal. If I don’t have sour milk (or cream) on hand, I try to buy buttermilk. It is possible to make pancakes with regular milk, but they don’t taste as good (to me). Most Sundays, there might be an extended walk around the neighborhood with hubby and dog, although if the weather is this cold and rainy, I might skip it. If it were warm enough, I would engage in some outdoor work, gardening usually.
heather — February 5, 2011 @ 8:50 am
This lazy Sunday will be the Superbowl of lazy Sundays; as Packer fans, we couldn’t be more excited! Aside from traditional snacks, I’ll be making whole wheat blueberry ginger scones for breakfast. My fiancée and I don’t often get to spend the mornings together due to his busy flight schedule, so we make the most of it one the weekends, enjoying waffles, pancakes, crepes, Dutch babies, you name it. Scones, however, are my favorite, and I can’t wait to get back to it.
Cheers,
*Heather*
Gabriela — February 5, 2011 @ 10:53 am
I love love love Melissa Clark, she’s my tied-for-first-favorite food writer (the other being Amanda Hesser). You’ve reminded me to buy her cookbook! As for lazy Sundays, they don’t really exist, gah. Every once in a while though, lazy Saturdays after a Friday night out involve lots of TV, cookbook browsing and snacks on the couch!
Amanda Thompson — February 5, 2011 @ 11:28 am
My perfect lazy Sunday is: sleeping in, then drinking a big cup of coffee, watching football with my husband, playing with my dog, then baking something super yummy in the kitchen.
Bonnie — February 5, 2011 @ 2:49 pm
Your favorite way to spend Sunday is my favorite way to spend Sunday–well, except on the occasion that my husband prepares breakfast that is!! I love the look of radicchio but the taste only in moderation. I am, however, willing to give it a try with those lovely caramelized onions along for the ride!! Happy Sunday!!
Best,
Bonnie
Brian @ A Thought For Food — February 6, 2011 @ 9:07 am
I’m all about the lazy Sunday mornings… and I’m doing what I do on most weekends… making popovers.
But really you can’t go wrong with a good quiche. I may have to start that tradition.
Brian @ A Thought For Food — February 6, 2011 @ 9:08 am
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Ann — February 6, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
My perfect Sunday is to sit and blog, read the paper and snack.
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Ann — February 6, 2011 @ 2:46 pm
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Patty Smith — February 6, 2011 @ 9:05 pm
A perfect lazy Sunday is someone else cooking, a cup of coffee and a newspaper by my side!
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Patty Smith — February 6, 2011 @ 9:06 pm
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Jackie Hale — February 6, 2011 @ 9:56 pm
I’ve never tasted radicchio and this tart sure looks might delicious..Btw, didn’t know you were on FB, definitely supporting and liking!
Lisa — February 6, 2011 @ 10:31 pm
My perfect lazy Sunday is one where my husband makes me breakfast in bed and then I lie around all day, catch up on reading all my baking blogs and then make a list of all that I want to bake for the week.
Oh and my hubby makes dinner too!
Lisa — February 6, 2011 @ 10:32 pm
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joanne — February 6, 2011 @ 11:34 pm
I am SO in love with this cookbook and am actually posting a recipe from it tomorrow! Would you believe that I’ve never made a quiche before? True story. But you had me at radicchio jam. So now I have to.
Bean — February 7, 2011 @ 12:52 pm
Wow! I love quiche~but I haven’t had this yummy-sounding combo yet.
A lovely Sunday morning at our house would look like this… espresso with lemon peel, a nice eggy brioche from our kitchen used as a simple toast with a blueberry or mixed berry compote. We have been recently introduced to champagne jam with citrus peel that a friend whipped up. It sounds strange but it tastes just like it would if you were doing it out of a flute. Well done on your fun site~ and please enter me in your contest!
The Duo Dishes — February 7, 2011 @ 5:25 pm
Already following you on Twitter. The best lazy Sunday is one where you can wake up whenever you want, throw together an elaborate or equally lazy breakfast (cereal counts!) and sit around watching TV/movies alllllll day.
debbie — February 7, 2011 @ 7:48 pm
I love it when my whole family is home without a lot to do and we can play games and just relax.
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Bridgett — February 7, 2011 @ 8:07 pm
This quiche is divine and I might not share mine if I made it. My perfect Sunday would be to sleep forever…possibly through all meals that require dishes being washed afterwards.
Megan — February 8, 2011 @ 6:42 am
I love this quiche! I am always on the lookout for a new way to make a good breakfast and this sounds just perfect! As for a perfect Sunday, I think one that involved tea & a good breakfast, all of our Sunday activities, and then baking my favorite treats would be so great. (And a magic wand to clean up my house, do the dishes, and finish the laundry!)
Carol — February 8, 2011 @ 8:35 am
Another great post!
Thank you again.
Spike — February 8, 2011 @ 12:25 pm
perfect sunday is sleeping in, having my man cook me a huge breakfast, then on to a day of baking in the kitchen.
food librarian — February 8, 2011 @ 4:55 pm
Sunday for me is Farmer’s Market day (if I didn’t go on Saturday) and lots of kettle corn.
Papa's Baja Girl — February 8, 2011 @ 6:07 pm
My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in just late enough that it is still breakfast time and making a scrumptious breakfast of mimosas, stuffed french toast or waffles with a side of bacon or ham, topped with warmed syrup. Then spending a relaxing day in the kitchen baking and cooking to my heart’s delight.
Later for dinner my hubby takes us all out for a wonderful sushi dinner at our favorite restaurant!
Courtney — February 8, 2011 @ 9:51 pm
My lazy Sunday: baking, watching a movie, making dinner, or reading a book. Or all of the above.
Lisa S — February 8, 2011 @ 11:28 pm
I love lazyyyyy Sundays. Best way is to snuggle with my hubby and watch some good movies.
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melissa @IWasBornToCook — February 8, 2011 @ 11:48 pm
sleeping in, breakfast in bed, relaxing with my well-behaved 2 year old, then a nice typical Sunday home cooked meal
Katrina — February 8, 2011 @ 11:50 pm
Perfect Sunday–well, we always go to church, but I’d love it if there wasn’t so much bickering when everyone is all together all day. Gets on my nerves. Also love when I just have time to bake and bake on Sunday.
Katrina — February 8, 2011 @ 11:52 pm
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Gina @ The Crave to Save — February 9, 2011 @ 12:10 pm
The perfect lazy Sunday is not having to leave my house, spending quiet time with my husband and son, enjoying the warm sun in the summer or a crackling fire in the winter.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Gina @ The Crave to Save — February 9, 2011 @ 12:11 pm
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Michelle — February 9, 2011 @ 4:05 pm
I love caramelized onions, and I know this has to be delicious. My perfect lazy Sunday? No fighting to get my family out of the house to church, my favorite songs while we’re there, then starbucks and lunch.
Desi — February 10, 2011 @ 9:16 am
My perfect lazy Sunday is sleeping in (of course!), sitting around the house, watching tv, maybe blogging, hanging out with my honey
Unplanned Cooking — February 11, 2011 @ 12:19 pm
Perfect lazy Sunday – definitely when somebody else makes me brunch
naomi — February 12, 2011 @ 2:55 am
ohhh, perfect Sunday morning meal!
Liz M. — February 12, 2011 @ 8:45 pm
My perfect lazy Sunday involves a hot bath, some cocoa, and reading in bed for several hours to start the day!
Liz M. — February 12, 2011 @ 8:46 pm
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Flavia — February 12, 2011 @ 9:59 pm
Hi Eliana, What a great recipe! I grew up eating radicchio (my family is Italian), and although it’s a tad bitter raw (which I personally like), it gets sweeter when cooked and paired with caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar…well, that’s sublime! I’m going to have to try this recipe and maybe add the cookbook to my collection.
As for my perfect Sunday…they’re usually not lazy since I like to cook, but cooking is relaxing for me, and isn’t the point of Sundays to do something relaxing?
I also love spending Sundays reading food blogs, reading cookbooks, reading magazines and working on my own blog. As you can see, my Sundays (and every other day of the week for that matter) revolve around food!
It’s been great reading your blog! Keep up the great work!
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