My nextdoor neighbours are young girls, studying part-time and working part-time and they were sweet enough to knock on my door and hand me a big piece of a quiche like this. It was honest and comforting and delicious in its simplicity. Here’s how I think their version was put together and how I modified it slightly to remember their kindness.

Their quiche was quite a delight, the flavours were delicate with nothing overpowering anything else, which is why I simply used grated mozzarella instead of a tangier or more powerful cheese. 

I use puff-pastry instead of shortcrust for an even lighter and aerated effect, but that holds its shape very well.

I added fresh herbs throughout for a fresher and lighter flavour, because dried herbs are always more bitter.

And for the visual effect and deeper taste, I partly roasted the zucchini slices and spiralled them inside the dish for a more stunning effect.

And that’s my short story about zucchini quiche & neighbourly kindness … :)