For a vegetarian option, replace the pancetta with courgette. But you can make it with many ingredients: cheese, vegetables, cold meats and salamis ... it's something to make when you have no idea what to cook. Quiche lorraine can be served warm or at room temperature. You can either prepare the shortcrust pastry at home or buy it ready-made.

Quiche lorraine is a dish from the region of Lorraine, in north eastern France. The word ‘quiche’ comes from the German term ‘kuchen’ meaning cake. Quiche lorraine has become an item on menus all over the world.