Sweet Potato Quiche

5/28/2025

If the words "meal train" insight stress and anxiety in your soul - this blog post is for you.😅 I'm not sure if meal trains are growing in popularity everywhere or if it's just a Southern thing, but it's rare these days that I make it through a week without getting an email inviting me to sign up for a meal train.

They're intended to ease stress by providing nourishment for our family or friends who are experiencing challenging circumstances but it often ends up being a increased stress and anxiety for those on the other end of the train - the engine - the pour souls tasked with preparing the food.😬

Trust me when I tell you that you are not alone if the thought of providing a meal to another family is stress inducing. There are days when I struggle to feed myself, let alone prepare copious amounts of my very best food, deliver it with a smile to a needy family and all before 5:00 and then come home and feed myself. If it's any consolation - just know that it's stressful for EVERYONE - even people who work in the food service industry.

Meal trains aren't for everyone. If the thought of delivering a meal to someone in need gives you anxiety - please don't feel any guilt about not signing up. There are lots of other ways that you can serve people in crisis. I can't stress this enough. Let go of the feeling that people are judging you for not participating in a meal train. It's not for everyone.

If you do choose to take food to someone in need, let me encourage you that you don't have to put forth a herculean effort to prepare a gourmet 6 course meal. Even simple meals can be very much appreciated.

I usually cater my meal train meals to the specific needs or tastes of the recipient. If it's a meal for a family with kids - I usually make a pasta dish or a fun breakfast for dinner option. In the cooler months, soups and hearty casseroles are my go-to. But in Spring and Summer - a delicious quiche is always a good choice. It sounds fancy dancy but it's really a quick and easy dish to throw together with ingredients that I usually keep on hand. Pair it with a green salad, some crusty bread and a sweet treat and dinner is done. Amy's pro tip: Make 2 at once so you have one to eat after you deliver one.

Sweet Potato Quiche
1 unbaked pie crust, store bought or homemade
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet potato, diced into 1/4" cubes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped