Quiche a la Goldmoor makes a quick, simple meal served with crusty Italian bread and fresh pear slices on the side.

Need a quick and simple menu idea? Quiche a la Goldmoor makes an excellent meal served with crusty Italian bread and fresh pear slices on the side. It's versatile enough to be served for a luncheon or dinner. After dessert, freeze leftover Elves' Best Brownies (if there are any) so you'll have something to put out for Santa.

Your Menu: Serves 6

Spinach Quiche a la Goldmoor

• Crusty French or Italian bread
• Fresh pear slices
• Iced water or tea with lemon

Elves' Best Brownies

Test Kitchen Tips:

To store unfrosted brownies, place in a covered storage container with waxed paper between layers. Store at room temperature up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and frost before serving. Frosted brownies can be stored at room temperature up to 1 day, chilled up to 3 days in a covered storage container or frozen up to 3 months.

If pears are not ripe when you get them home, place them in a paper bag, roll the bag down to close, and let stand 1 to 2 days until ripe.

Shopping List for Quiche

• 1 15-ounce package rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust
• 1 12-ounce package frozen spinach souffle
• milk (you will need 3/4 cup for Quiche)
• 3 eggs
• 1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
• 1 package bulk uncooked pork sausage
• 1 4-ounce can mushroom stems and pieces
• 1 onion
• 1 4-ounce package shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 4-ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 package baby spinach (optional)
• 1 loaf crusty French or Italian bread
• 6 ripe pears
• 1 lemon

Shopping List for Brownies

• 1 pound butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 package walnut or pecan pieces
• 1 package powdered sugar
• milk (you will only need 2 tablespoons)

Pantry Items:

• unsweetened cocoa powder
• granulated sugar
• vanilla
• all-purpose flour
• shortening for greasing pan

Equipment Needed:

For Quiche

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• colander or sieve
• 9-inch pie plate
• foil
• large bowl
• wooden spoons
• medium skillet
• table knife

For Brownies

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife or nut chopper
• 8x8x2-inch baking pan
• medium saucepan
• wooden spoon
• wire rack
• medium bowl
• electric mixer
• rubber spatula

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