Definition

Noun: A savory open pastry tart or flan, originating from the Lorraine region of France, with a filling primarily consisting of a rich custard made from eggs and cream, combined with cheese and bacon or lardons.

Usage

This term refers specifically to a classic French dish. It is used as a countable noun. * For dinner, she prepared a delicious quiche Lorraine. * The bakery sells individual slices of quiche Lorraine. * Is this a traditional quiche Lorraine or does it have other ingredients?

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary term: The name is often used to distinguish the classic bacon and cheese version from other quiche varieties (e.g., spinach quiche, mushroom quiche).
  • The menu listed both a vegetable quiche and a quiche Lorraine.

Variants and Related Words

• Quiche (n): The general term for any savory custard tart. Quiche Lorraine is a specific type of quiche.
  • Quiche can be made with many different fillings.

Synonyms

• Savory tart
• Bacon and cheese quiche
• Custard pie (this is a less precise, descriptive synonym)

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific culinary meaning. It does not have other common definitions.

Idioms / Phrases

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific culinary term.

Noun

1. quiche made with cheese and bacon