Today is National Cheese Souffle Day.

You can use any cheese other than the gruyere in this recipe.

Gruyere Cheese Souffle

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F and grease 2 1-cup souffle dishes with butter.
2. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium low heat and add the flour stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
3. Warm the milk in the microwave at medium power for 30 seconds.
4. Whisk into butter and flour mixture and continue to cook, stirring, until thickened.
5. In another bowl whisk together egg yolks, mustard powder, salt and pepper, then add to sauce mixture, whisking steadily to avoid scrambling the eggs.
6. Stir in the cheese and mix thoroughly until melted.
7. Beat egg whites to medium stiff peaks.
8. Fold 1/3 of whites into sauce mixture.
9. Fold mixture back into remaining whites.
10. Pour into, place in oven, reduce heat to 375F, and bake 30 to 35 minutes. Do not open the oven while they are baking.

Today is National Eggs Benedict Day and the Day of the Mushroom.

Eggs Benedict

1. In a bowl over a pan of boiling water whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, pepper, Worcestershire and 1 tbsp water.
2. Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. Whisk in salt, and then remove from heat. Keep warm by covering with a plate or lid.
3. Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, and then add vinegar.
4. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow them to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in centre
5. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate
6. Toast the English muffins and spread with butter. Top with a slice of bacon, a poached egg and drizzle with the hollandaise sauce.
7. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

Today is National Gumbo Day and World Egg Day.

A biscuit mix like Bisquick is great for making quick doughs. It is usually a mixture of the standard dry ingredients needed and all you have to do is add the liquids. It’s something that every cupboard so have in case you are in a pinch.

Add a nice crisp lettuce salad to this dish and you have  a great brunch or lunch option.

Quiche Recipe

Serves 6