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Winter Lunch Menu

By Lorraine

Brighten winter blues with friends. Winter lunch menu, tablescape ideas & a menu of snowflake rolls, quiche and white coconut frosted cake.

An Alberta Clipper dropping about a foot of snow seemed a good reason to set a winter’s white table for a special lunch with friends. Early January can be a dreary time weather-wise and even a little depressing after the busy holidays. Friends time is a great mood booster and this winter lunch menu is lovely for a get together.

 

Winter lunch menu white centerpiece

Brighten winter blues with friends. Winter lunch menu, tablescape ideas & a menu of snowflake rolls, quiche and white coconut frosted cake.

I actually love the color white. It dominates my home and I especially love it when snow covers the ground and every window is extra bright filling each room. Some may feel white is boring but it is the perfect backdrop for splashes of any color you want to add.

 

Winter table centerpiece 

Remember my re-purposed light globe centerpiece? Here it is with white flowers and pine branches adding a warm glow to the table on this blustery day. Even thought poinsettia are associated with Christmas, I think they echo the winter theme.

 

Don't trash those globes from the chandelier you just replaced. Recycle and repurpose globes to make a candlelight arrangement for Thanksgiving or any season or holiday.

Above is the same centerpiece in autumn splendor. Click centerpiece from Re-purposed globes to go to the how-to.

 

Winter Lunch Menu

  • Quiche Lorraine
  • Powdery white snowflake rolls
  • Salad greens
  • Seasonal fruit plate of grapes and kiwi
  • White cake with buttercream frosting and sprinkled with coconut
 
Brighten those winter blues with a lovely Winter's White lunch with friends. Tablescape and menu for snowflake rolls, quiche and a white cake with coconut frosting.
Warm from-the-oven snowflake rolls help to tame single-digit temperatures. And, well, they  are called snowflake rolls 😉
 
 
Brighten those winter blues with a lovely Winter's White lunch with friends. Tablescape and menu for snowflake rolls, quiche and a white cake with coconut frosting.
 

Quiche Lorraine

I have several favorite Quiche recipes. This is the one I turn to often because it is easy to put together with items I usually have on hand and because it is very good. The recipe was given to me from a friend way back in 1977 when we lived in Ohio.

 
It is unique, in that instead of cream, it uses evaporated milk.  It is just as delicious if you want to substitute ham for the bacon. a great way to use up leftover ham from a New Year’s day dinner.
 
 
Brighten those winter blues with a lovely Winter's White lunch with friends. Tablescape and menu for snowflake rolls, quiche and a white cake with coconut frosting.
A pretty white Buttercream frosted cake sprinkled with coconut for dessert.
 
 
Brighten those winter blues with a lovely Winter's White lunch with friends. Tablescape and menu for snowflake rolls, quiche and a white cake with coconut frosting.
Inside the cake is a thin layer of raspberry jam.
 
 
Brighten those winter blues with a lovely Winter's White lunch with friends. Tablescape and menu for snowflake rolls, quiche and a white cake with coconut frosting.
This very cute snowman baker was a gift several years ago from a friend who attends our weekly Bible study. This chubby fellow is not responsible for our arctic air or blowing, drifting snow. The most mischief he brings is dusting the snowflake rolls with flour.
 

Here are the winter lunch menu recipes

 

Fluffy Snowflake Rolls Recipe

 
PRINT RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 large egg plus enough water to measure 1 cup
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3 Tbs. Nonfat dry Milk
  • 3 Tbs. sugar
  • 2 tsp. Bread Machine Yeast

DIRECTIONS

Add all of the ingredients in the order recommended by manufacturer of your bread machine (usually wet ingredients followed by dry ingredients and ending with the yeast).  

Set the machine to dough setting.  When complete, remove dough from machine and allow to rest, covered for 5 minutes.

 
 
Divide dough into 16 pieces.  Form into balls; place on a lightly greased 9×13-inch rectangular pan.  Cover lightly and place in a warm, draft-free place and allow to rise until doubled in size.
 
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 17 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from pan to cooling rack.  Lightly dust with flour using a sieve.
 

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

 
PRINT RECIPE
 
DIRECTIONS
 
  • 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss Cheese
  • 1 large can evaporated milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 to 1-lb. crisp, fried bacon (or small diced cooked ham)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash pepper
  • dash Tabasco (optional)
  • parsley flakes to sprinkle on top
DIRECTIONS:
1   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line 9-inch unbaked pie shell with cheese,
bacon and green pepper.
 
2   Lightly whisk milk, eggs, water,  nutmeg, oregano, salt, pepper and Tabasco
together; pour mixture over cheese. Sprinkle with parsley.

 

 3   Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until center has stiffened. Allow to rest for ten minutes before serving.

 

White Cake Recipe

Recipe source King Arthur Flour

Cake

  • 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached Cake Flour Blend
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar; superfine sugar is best
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs whites plus 1 whole large egg
  • 1 cup full-fat vanilla yogurt or 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
 
Directions for cake found on King Arthur Flour
After frosting the bottom cake layer, I spread a layer of seedless Raspberry Jam then added the top cake layer and frosted entire cake.
 

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

PRINT RECIPE
 
  • 1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)
  • 4 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
 
DIRECTIONS
In stand mixer, cream softened butter.  Add confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, salt and milk; and mix on low until combined.  Beat on high speed until light and fluffy adding small amount of milk (if desired) until desired consistency.
 
 

Brighten those winter blues with a lovely Winter's White lunch with friends. Tablescape and menu for snowflake rolls, quiche and a white cake with coconut frosting.

 

 
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Filed Under: Breads - Quick & Yeast, Cakes & Cupcakes, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: brunch, dinner rolls, lunch, quiche

Comments

  1. Rosita Vargas says

    April 20, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    Todo luce muy delicioso bellas imàgenes,la sigo con mi nueva foto de perfil,muy bello blog,abrazos

    Reply
  2. Sandi says

    February 16, 2014 at 1:44 am

    Goodness! I want to move in with you…it all looks so delicious!

    Reply
  3. Sarah Norris says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    That lovely cake is the table's crowning glory! What a lucky man your husband is!

    Reply
  4. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS says

    January 25, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Wow, what a wonderful complete meal. Quiche is one of my favorite dishes. The rolls look to good to eat as does the cake. Thanks for sharing the recipes. I have printed them and will give the quiche a try soon. Hugs Judy

    Reply
  5. Lorrie says

    January 24, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Such a beautiful and delicious looking table. Your centerpiece from the old light fixture is really lovely. An all white meal and decor is just the thing for January nights.

    Reply
  6. Connie says

    January 23, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Oh my goodness . . . what a lovely table and what a yummy menu. If you hear someone knocking on the door, please let me in. You made me so hungry, LOL.
    Have a great day.
    Your blogging sister, Connie 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jacqueline says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    You have set a perfect table for a winter storm and what better way to deal with it than to bake up a storm!
    It is breakfast and I am wishing for a warm buttery roll, a slice of quiche and mounds of that fabulous frosting on the white cake. My mouth is truly watering!

    Reply
  8. marie says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:41 am

    Such a beautiful post! I know the food must have tasted as awesome as it looks! I'm going to give the Quiche a try.
    Loved all the photos in your previous post. Such sweet grandbabies you have!

    Reply
  9. podso says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:12 am

    All your white looks beautiful and yummy. And now I'm hungry.

    Reply
  10. White Lace and Promises says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:17 am

    My mouth is watering form the yummies and the pretties! W0w! How beautiful!

    Reply
  11. nancycreative.com says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:06 am

    What a pretty winter white table setting–and the food all looks wonderful, too!

    Reply
  12. corners of my life says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:07 am

    I must say white never looked so good . . .

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:50 am

    What a beautiful table and your menu!
    Oh my.

    You are such a great cook.

    Stay safe and warm,

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

    Reply
  14. Pondside says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:34 am

    It's clear that you have developed a good strategy for coping with single digits! On behalf of Alberta (where our son and his family live) I offer apologies!

    Reply
  15. Ann says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:14 am

    The food looks delicious and the table is gorgeous. You sure know how to put it all together

    Reply
  16. Red Couch Recipes says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    Love this table setting, especially the votive lights brightening up the table. I do lots of tablescapes, but those with food on them always look so wonderful. Your rolls, and quiche, and cake (so perfect for winter!) look so yummy. Joni

    Reply
  17. Winnie says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Such a great meal Lorraine !
    It's after midnight here and after looking at these beautiful photos I'm hungry!!

    Reply
  18. Gypsy Heart says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I would love to be your neighbor…and hope that you'd invite me over. 🙂

    Those rolls are calling my name! All of the food looks and sounds divine. The table looks beautiful!

    Finally got a new computer so I can visit now.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  19. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Such a beautiful table! =)
    Your recipes sound so good!
    I especially like your White Cake with Buttercream frosting!

    Stay warm!

    Reply
  20. Debby Ray says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Can I just ask what "time do we eat?"…oh my, everythings looks amazing! I remember sharing the pin on facebook of that gorgeous centerpiece too…it got many "likes"! Absolutely beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  21. Blackberry Lane says

    January 22, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Such a lovely tablescape and delicious looking recipes.

    Reply
  22. NanaDiana says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Lorraine- In all the years I have made quiche I have never made it with evaporated milk. What a great idea. So- I will be trying that!

    Your table is beautiful in all white-xo Diana

    Reply
  23. Barbara F. says

    January 22, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Wow….now this is how to spend a snow day! Happy family there with these delicious things! Your table is stunning, too. I love that centerpiece. xo

    Reply
  24. Cheryl says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Ooooo, it is cold here too! Your white table is so inviting…and now I am inspired to warm up the kitchen with yummy things!

    Stay warm!

    Reply
  25. Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Looks like a perfect meal! I'd love to try the rolls, have you ever made them with A/P flour? I'm running out of room for flour storage:@)

    Reply
  26. Doris says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Yum (all of it!)and so beautiful! We have snow as well. The Grands wanted to bake yesterday so we made and decorated a chocolate cake. This morning it's half gone! Oh my.
    Enjoy your snowy day!

    Reply

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