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Banana Strawberry Muffins

Banana Strawberry Muffins

2/3 C. sugar

1/2 C. oil

2 eggs

2/3 C. mashed ripe bananas

1 tsp. vanilla

1 2/3 C. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 C. finely chopped fresh strawberries

 

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 12 muffin C. with paper baking C.. In medium bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; blend well. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Lightly spoon flour into measuring C.; level off. Add flour, baking soda and salt to sugar mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in strawberries. Spoon batter evenly into paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 375°F. for 17 to 21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from muffin cups. Serve warm or cool.

 

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Ghostly Pancakes

Ghostly Pancakes

 

Your favorite pancake batter (or simple recipe below)

Chocolate Chips (blueberries, raisins or craisins can be used as well)

 

Spread pancake batter in blobs on griddle heated on medium-high heat. Don’t worry too much about the shapes, just make sure they aren’t circles. Place two chocolate chips, pointy side down, on the pancakes for eyes and another chocolate chip for the mouth. Cook until bubbles form, flip pancake and cook for an additional 30 seconds-1 minute on the other side. Remove from pan and serve!

 

Basic Pancake Batter

 

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

3 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 T.p. sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 c. milk

3 T.p. oil

 

Mix all together. Pour 3 T. batter in skillet. Brown on both sides until batter is done.

 

Applesauce-Bran Cereal Muffins

Applesauce-Bran Cereal Muffins

3/4 C. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 C. raisin bran cereal

1/2 C. low-fat milk

1/4 C. unsweetened applesauce

1 egg

2 T. vegetable oil

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line muffin pan with paper muffin cups.  Combine flour, baking powder, and cereal in mixing bowl.  Add milk, and let stand 3 minutes.  Stir in applesauce, egg, and vegetable oil.  Batter will be lumpy.  Spoon batter into lined muffin pan, filling each cup two-thirds full.  Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Instant Pot Lemon-Poppyseed Breakfast Cake

Instant Pot Lemon-Poppyseed Breakfast Cake

Instant Pot Lemon-Poppyseed Breakfast Cake

¾ cup flour

2/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon zest (I did zest from 1 lemon)

¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 full lemon)

½ teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 large egg

1/3 cup sour cream

4 tablespoons butter melted

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Lemon Glaze

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

 

Spray your instant pot cake pan with cooking spray, and line with parchment paper on the bottom.

In a bowl Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder in a bowl and set aside. Now in a new bowl you will add in your butter, sugar, lemon juice, zest, sour cream, and egg. Whip the lemon cake batter until creamy.

Then add dry ingredients to your wet ingredients stirring with a whisk. Pour your cake batter into your cake pan, and then place it in the rubber sling. Add ½ cup water into pressure cooker. Then place your cake into the Instant Pot. Place Instant Pot lid on, and make sure the valve is sealed. You will then cook high pressure 25 minutes. Then allow it to natural release for 15 minutes, and then release any leftover pressure and remove cake. I placed the lemon poppy seed cake on a cooling rack to cool. Now you will mix the 1 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl and slowly add in a little lemon juice at a time. You might not use it all. You want it to be a thicker glaze. When lemon cake is cooled, pour the glaze over the top. Store leftovers in fridge for 3-5 days.

Fluffy Coconut Pancakes

Fluffy Coconut Pancakes

Fluffy Coconut Pancakes

4 medium eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup almond flour

1/4 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk

2 tablespoons raw honey

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Coconut oil or ghee

Toppings (optional)

Fresh fruit

Ghee or coconut oil

Pure maple syrup

Whipped Coconut Cream

 

Place the eggs, almond flour, coconut flour, coconut milk, honey, vanilla, vinegar, baking soda, and cinnamon in a blender and blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely blended. In a large skillet, melt about 1 teaspoon coconut oil over medium heat. Pour enough batter into the skillet to make 2 medium pancakes, spreading each pancake with the back of the ladle to smooth it evenly into a circle. When the pancakes start to bubble on top and the sides firm up, carefully flip them and cook until golden brown on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pancakes from the skillet and set aside. Add more oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm, garnished with your toppings of choice.  Noelle’s tip: These pancakes keep well in the refrigerator or freezer, so feel free to double the batch and add them to your grab-n-go breakfast stash.  Change it up: Just after pouring the batter into the pan, add a few fresh blueberries or slices of banana to each pancake.

Citrus Sun

Citrus Sun

 

Thick circular slices of grapefruit (with peeling removed)

The separated sections of an orange

Two slices of kiwi

Bing cherries or strawberries or kumquats

 

Wash all ingredients with care before cutting them. Use a thick circular slice of grapefruit as the base of the “sun.” Use the separated orange sections for the sun’s rays. Cut crosswise slices of kiwi for big, round eyes. Use a Bing cherry or kumquat or strawberry for the nose and a curve of cherry or kiwi or strawberry for the smile.  Your youngsters will love creating their own suns from the ingredients you prepare or teaming up to make a community platter!

Dutch Oven Breakfast Casserole

Dutch Oven Breakfast Casserole

Dutch Oven Breakfast Casserole

 

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced and sautéed in butter

2 lb sausage, cooked and drained

9 bread slices, cubed

3/4 t. dry mustard

9 eggs, beaten

3 c. milk

1 1/2 c. shredded cheese

 

Line Dutch oven with foil. Mix ingredients in a bowl, then put in oven and cook for about one hour at 350°

Roasted Grapes with Thyme, Fresh Ricotta & Grilled Bread

Roasted Grapes with Thyme, Fresh Ricotta & Grilled Bread

Roasted Grapes with Thyme, Fresh Ricotta & Grilled Bread

grapes

olive oil

kosher salt

fresh thyme sprigs

good rustic bread, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces

olive oil

fresh ricotta, preferably homemade

 

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread grapes onto a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Lay thyme leaves over top. Toss all together gently with your hands. Place pan in the oven for 7 to 9 minutes or until grapes just begin to burst. I prefer the shorter roasting time — it’s nice when some of the grapes remain intact. Meanwhile, heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush the bread with olive oil. Grill until nice and toasty. Assemble the open-faced sandwiches: Spread fresh ricotta over bread. Top with roasted grapes. Discard thyme sprigs. (While the thyme sprigs look pretty, it’s a little impractical to serve the sandwiches with the sprigs…they don’t taste so yummy.)

Zingy Zucchini Mini Pies

Zingy Zucchini Mini Pies

 

Butter

¼ C. chopped Onion

1 medium Zucchini, shredded

½ T. Olive Oil

2 C. Bisquick

1/3 C. Water

2 Eggs

½ C. Milk

¼ C. finely shredded Swiss Cheese

Salt and Pepper

 

Grease a muffin tin with butter. Preheat oven to 350. Sauté onions and zucchini over medium low heat for 5-6 minutes. Measure Bisquick in large bowl and add water. Make dough and knead for 30 seconds. Divide into 12 pieces. Roll into balls, then place a ball into a muffin C. and press down to cover the bottom and push up the sides. Bake 4 minutes, remove from oven, and carefully tamp down dough with spoon. Crack eggs into a large bowl and beat them. Add milk, zucchini, onion, cheese salt and pepper and stir. Fill muffin C. with this mixture. Bake 30 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before removing from baking pan.

Cabbage Hash Browns

Cabbage Hash Browns

Cabbage Hash Browns

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 c. shredded cabbage

1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 T. vegetable oil

 

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic powder, and salt. Season with black pepper. Add cabbage and onion to egg mixture and toss to combine. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Divide mixture into 4 patties in the pan and press with spatula to flatten. Cook until golden and tender, about 3 minutes per side.

Sausage Cups

Sausage Cups

1 pound Sausage

1 package Won Ton Wrappers

1 C. Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

1 C. Cheddar Cheese, shredded

½ C. Ranch Dressing

 

Preheat oven to 350° F. Crumble sausage into medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain. Spray mini muffin tins and insert won ton wrappers to form a small C.. Bake 5 minutes in preheated oven. Allow wrappers to cool. Mix sausage, cheeses and ranch dressing together. Fill won ton wrappers. Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly.

Breakfast Cheese Bread

Breakfast Cheese Bread

Breakfast Cheese Bread

 

Cooking spray

2 2/3 cups baking mix

3/4 cup whole milk

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

2 tablespoons butter

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a large loaf pan. In a large bowl stir the baking mix and milk with a spoon. Add the eggs, mustard, and 1 cup of the cheese. Pour into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and dot with butter. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then remove and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Croissant Breakfast Casserole

4 plain croissants

1 T. butter

2 C. sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 C. sliced green onions

2 C. diced red peppers (opt)

4 eggs

1 C. milk

1 C. shredded Swiss cheese

1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 C. parmesan cheese

2 C. diced ham (opt)

Split croissants in half and place bottoms cut side up in one layer in a rectangular casserole. Melt butter in a fry pan. Sauté red peppers (if desired), mushrooms and green onion until tender and liquid has evaporated. Set aside. Beat together eggs and milk. Pour half over croissants, layer mushroom mixture, ham (if using) and cheeses on top, then pour over remaining liquid. Position croissant tops over the bottoms, cut side down. Let stand overnight in the refrigerator. Bake at 350*F for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cover with foil if browns too quickly.

ZBD Blue Ribbon Oatmeal

ZBD Blue Ribbon Oatmeal

ZBD Blue Ribbon Oatmeal

 

1 C. Water

1/2 C. Quick Cooking Oats

½ C. Blueberries

1 T. flaked Almonds

Dash Cinnamon

 

Bring water to boil.  Stir in oats and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.  Just before oats are done, stir in blueberries.  Top with almonds, season with cinnamon and serve.

 

Calories: 251

Fat: 8g

Fiber: 7g

ZBD Cherry Pie Oatmeal

ZBD Cherry Pie Oatmeal

ZBD Cherry Pie Oatmeal

 

1 C. Water

1/2 C. Quick Cooking Oats

1 T. Hazelnuts

1/2 C. dried Tart Cherries, sliced

Dash Cinnamon

 

Bring water to boil.  Stir in oats and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.  When oats are done, top with nuts and cherries.

 

Calories: 215

Fat: 8g

Fiber: 8g

Snickerdoodle Baked Oatmeal

Snickerdoodle Baked Oatmeal

Snickerdoodle Baked Oatmeal

 

1/2 cup’s worth of peeled and diced zucchini

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup rolled oats

2 tsp. maple syrup (adjust to preferences)

1/8 tsp. butter extract (optional)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cream of tarter (optional)

1/8 tsp. molasses

pinch of salt

cinnamon and sugar for topping

How to make it:

 

Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a single-serving ramekin with non-stick spray. Puree all ingredients (except cinnamon and sugar) together in a food processor until it forms a batter. Transfer to a ramekin. Dust the top with cinnamon and sugar (you only need a pinch of each). Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the top is no longer doughy. Feel free to top with more cinnamon or sugar. Enjoy

 

Calories: 219

Fat: 3.7g

Fiber: 5g

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

 

1 1/2 T. melted and cooled coconut oil

1/2 cup natural drippy peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

1 T. pure maple syrup or honey

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 1/2 cups almond milk

1 1/2 cups gluten free oats

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt

1/4 cup low sugar strawberry or raspberry jam

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large skillet or 8×8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or generously spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, add in melted and cooled coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, egg and almond milk. Whisk together until well combined and no large lumps of peanut butter remain. Fold in oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Pour into prepared skillet/pan and make sure oatmeal is evenly spread out. Drop jam by tsp.ful onto oatmeal bake, then very gently swirl with a knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes until barely golden brown. Cut into 6 servings and enjoy with almond milk.

 

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 279

Fat: 17.1g

Fiber: 4.2g

Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits

Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits

Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits

6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped

3 C. water

3 C. chicken stock

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 C. quick-cooking grits

12 ounces Velveeta, cubed (about 2-1/3 cups)

1/2 C. butter, cubed

1/2 C. 2% milk

4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

2 C. shredded white cheddar cheese

 

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add water, stock, garlic powder and pepper to bacon drippings; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add Velveeta and butter; stir until melted. Stir in milk. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake grits as directed, increasing time to 50-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

 

Nutrition Facts: 12 servings, 3/4 cup: 466 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Apple Waffle Grills

Apple Waffle Grills

 

4 tsp. butter

4 frozen waffles, thawed

4 slices process American cheese

1 medium tart apple, thinly sliced

 

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add two waffles; top each with one cheese slice, apple slices, and remaining cheese and waffles. Cook until waffles are lightly toasted on both sides and cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

ZBD Thin Elvis Oatmeal

ZBD Thin Elvis Oatmeal

ZBD Thin Elvis Oatmeal

 

1 cup water

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1 T. peanut butter

1 banana

 

Bring water to a boil. Stir in the oats and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Just before the oats are finished, stir in the peanut butter, banana, and any other additional sweetener.

 

Calories: 302

Fat: 10g

Fiber: 7g

Smoked Salmon + Poached Eggs on Toast

Smoked Salmon + Poached Eggs on Toast

Smoked Salmon + Poached Eggs on Toast

2 slices of bread toasted

1/2 large avocado smashed

1/4 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pinch of kosher salt and cracked black pepper

3.5 oz smoked salmon

2 eggs, poached *see notes

Splash of Kikkoman soy sauce optional

1 tsp. thinly sliced scallions

Microgreens optional

 

OR

 

2 slices of bread

1/2 large avocado

1/4 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pinch of kosher salt and cracked black pepper

3.5 oz smoked salmon

2 eggs, poached

2 thin slices of tomato

1 tsp. Everything Bagel Seasoning

Microgreens

 

In a small bowl, smash the avocado. Add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt; mix well and set aside.

Poach your eggs (see notes) and, when they are sitting in the ice bath, toast your bread. Once your bread is toasted, spread the avocado on both slices and add the smoked salmon to each slice. Carefully transfer the poached eggs to their respective toasts. Hit with a splash of Kikkoman soy sauce and some cracked pepper; garnish with scallions and microgreens.  OR  Place slice of tomato on each toast, then hit the toasts with some everything bagel seasoning. Garnish with microgreens.

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels

3 T. butter, divided

2 T. all-purpose flour

1 C. whole milk

1/3 C. shredded Swiss cheese

2 T. grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp. salt

5 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 pound ground fully cooked ham (about 3/4 cup)

6 sheets phyllo dough (14×9-inch size)

1/2 C. butter, melted

1/4 C. dry breadcrumbs

 

2 T. grated Parmesan cheese

2 T. minced fresh parsley

 

In a small saucepan, melt 2 T. butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses and salt. In a large nonstick skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add eggs to pan; cook and stir until almost set. Stir in ham and cheese sauce, heat through. Remove from heat. Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 2 tsp. breadcrumbs. Fold in half lengthwise; brush again with butter. Spoon 1/2 C. filling onto phyllo about 2 in. from a short side. Fold side and edges over filling and roll up. Brush with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, breadcrumbs and filling. Place on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle each with 1 tsp. cheese and 1 tsp. parsley. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Freeze option: After topping strudels with cheese and parsley, freeze unbaked on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake strudels as directed, increasing time to 30-35 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls

2/3 C. milk

1/3 C. maple syrup (pure syrup is best)

1/3 C. butter, softened

1 egg

3/4 tsp salt

3 C. bread flour

1 pkg. active dry yeast (2 1/2 tsp)

 

Filling:

1/2 C. packed brown sugar

2 T.P bread flour

4 tsp ground cinnamon

6 T.P cold butter

 

Maple Icing:

1 C. confectioner’s sugar

3 T.P butter, melted

3 T.P maple syrup

1-2 tsp milk

 

Dissolve yeast in 2/3 C. warm milk. Add the rest of the dough ingredients. Knead until dough is springy. Place in a greased bowl (turning once to grease top), cover with a light towel, and place in warm area until doubled in bulk. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into two 12×7 rectangles. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle half of the sugar over each rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down in one greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, combine confectioner’s sugar, butter, maple syrup, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm rolls.

Microwave Bacon Omelet

Microwave Bacon Omelet

2 whole eggs

1/2 C. liquid egg substitute

2 T. skim milk or low-fat plain soy milk

4 slices Canadian bacon, chopped

 

Beat egg, egg substitute, and milk together. Pour into a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle Canadian bacon on top and cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high 4 minutes, stirring once during cooking. Remove from microwave and keep covered. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in half. Serve immediately.

 

Yield: 1 serving

Calories: 161

Fat: 7g

Fiber: 0g

Fat-Free Pumpkin-Spice Ring

Fat-Free Pumpkin-Spice Ring

1 1/4 C. cake flour (not self-rising)

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

2 C. confectioners’ sugar

12 to 14 large egg whites (1 2/3 C.)

1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 16-ounce can (1 C.) solid-pack pumpkin (not pumpkin-pie mix)

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium bowl, with fork, mix flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and 1 C. confectioners’ sugar; set aside. In large bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form; beat in vanilla. Beating at high speed, sprinkle in 1 C. confectioners’ sugar, 2 T. at a time, beating until sugar dissolves and whites stand in stiff peaks. Remove 1 C. beaten egg-white mixture to medium bowl; fold in pumpkin. With rubber spatula or wire whisk, fold flour mixture into beaten egg whites in large bowl just until flour disappears. Then, gently fold in pumpkin mixture. Do not over mix. Pour batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake 35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert cake in pan on funnel or bottle; cool completely in pan. Loosen cake from pan; place on cake plate. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

 

Yield: 16 servings

Calories: 100

Fat: 0g

Fiber:

Fancy Swiss Omelet Roll

Fancy Swiss Omelet Roll

1 C. milk

6 eggs

1/2 C. all-purpose flour

2T. butter or margarine, melted

1/2tsp. salt

1/4tsp. white pepper

1/2 C. chopped roasted red pepper

2oz. prosciutto or ham, thinly sliced and cut into strips

1C. (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese

2T. chopped fresh basil

 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan with foil. Generously spray bottom and sides of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Combine milk, eggs, flour, butter, salt and white pepper in medium bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper and prosciutto. Continue baking 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are set, but not dry. Immediately sprinkle with cheese and basil. Beginning with short end of omelet, carefully roll up omelet, using foil to gently lift omelet from pan. To serve, transfer omelet roll to serving platter and cut into 1-1/4-inch-thick slices.

Quick Banana Oat Breakfast to Go

Quick Banana Oat Breakfast to Go

Quick Banana Oat Breakfast to Go

 

2 cups frozen blueberries

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

â…“ cup pomegranate juice

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds

1 banana, sliced

 

In a cereal bowl, combine all ingredients. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes.

 

Yield: 2 Servings

Calories: 308

Fat: 9.6g

Fiber: 8.7g

Carbs: 54g

Easy Lemon Sticky Buns with Pistachios

Easy Lemon Sticky Buns with Pistachios

Easy Lemon Sticky Buns with Pistachios

 

2 teaspoons yeast

3â…“ cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ cup butter, melted

1 cup whole milk, slightly warmed (about 30 seconds in the microwave)

3 tablespoons water

1 egg, beaten

For the filling:

1 cup granulated sugar

zest of 2 meyer lemons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft

¼ teaspoon powdered ginger

¼ cup meyer lemon juice (juice from approximately 2 lemons) See note

½ cup salted, roasted pistachios shelled and coarsely chopped (plus more for topping if desired)

For the egg wash

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon cold water

For the glaze

(see note below)

2 cups powdered sugar

juice of 3 meyer lemons

 

If you are making this in the bread machine: Place the yeast in the bottom of the bread machine, then add the flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk together the melted butter, slightly warmed milk, water, and egg then pour over the dry ingredients in the bread machine. Use the dough setting. If you are making this by hand or with a standing mixer: sprinkle the yeast over the warmed milk and let it sit for a few minutes until foamy. Stir in the butter, egg, sugar, and 1 cup of flour. Then add the salt and remaining flour, mixing as you add until completely incorporated. Knead for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and soft. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning the dough over so all sides are greased. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled. While the dough is rising, mix together the sugar, butter, ginger, and lemon juice and zest for the filling. Refrigerate until dough is ready, or for at least 30 minutes. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. To assemble the buns divide the dough into 8 equal portions for large buns (as pictured here) or 16 equal portions for smaller buns. To make them equal, I weigh the dough (it should be about 2 pounds) and then weigh each portion (about 4 oz for large buns) so they will be the same size – this is of course not strictly necessary. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a flat, oblong shape (as pictured above). Spread a generous tablespoon of the lemon filling and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Roll this up. Then, using a very sharp knife, make two slices along the length of the roll (see picture above). Gently pull this apart to expose the filling, then take an end of the roll in each hand and twist in opposite directions until the roll is completely twisted (as pictured above).

Take the twist and tie it into a simple knot. Place on the prepared baking sheet. You will have to bake these in two batches, but I have had great success even with the different rise times.  Cover the assembled buns with a towel and leave them to rise for about an hour, or until puffy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Whisk together the egg wash and lightly brush the outside of each roll. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooked buns. Sprinkle with additional chopped pistachios and enjoy!

 

  1. Meyer Lemons are superior in this recipe. I have not tried it with other Lemons.
  2. If you are making these for dessert and want them to be delightfully indulgent, use the full glaze recipe. If you are making them for breakfast or brunch and don’t like them as sweet, only make half of the glaze recipe. They are good both ways.
Oatmeal Pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes

1 C. old fashioned oats

2 C. Buttermilk

1 T. Canola Oil

1 Egg

2 Egg Whites

1 tsp. Vanilla

3 T. light brown sugar

1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Baking powder

1 tsp. Baking soda

 

In a large bowl combine oatmeal and buttermilk and let stand, softening for 2 minutes.  Beat in oil, eggs, and vanilla.  In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients.  Add to wet ingredients, stirring only just until combined.  Coat nonstick large skillet with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat.  Pour about 1/4 C. batter into the skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until bubbly/lightly browned.

Cheesy Baked Supper Omelet

Cheesy Baked Supper Omelet

1 T. Butter

1/2 C. chopped bell pepper

1/4 C. chopped onion

12 eggs

8oz. Sour Cream

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/8 tsp. Pepper

1 1/2 C. shredded Cheese (cheddar/jack)

 

Heat oven to 325 degrees.  Spray a 12 x 8″ 2 qt glass baking dish with cooking spray.  In 8″ skillet melt butter over medium heat.  Add bell pepper and onion and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.  In large bowl whisk eggs, sour cream, salt and pepper until well blended.  Stir in bell peppers and onions.  Add cheese; pour into baking dish.  Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until eggs are set.  Cut omelet into squares to serve.

Ginger Pancakes with Lemon Sauce

Ginger Pancakes with Lemon Sauce

Ginger Pancakes with Lemon Sauce

 

1 C. Butter

2 well beaten eggs

2 C. sugar

Julienne peel of 1 lemon (set some aside for garnish)

1/2 C. water

6 T. lemon juice

 

2 C. pancake mix

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. ginger

1 egg

1 1/2 C. milk

Butter (to grease pan)

Cream cheese, for optional presentation

 

For lemon sauce: With an electric mixer, mix butter, eggs, sugar, julienne peel, water and lemon juice in bowl. Pour in saucepan and heat on stove over medium flame.  For pancakes: Pour pancake mix, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, egg and milk into mixer bowl. Mix until smooth and pour into pitcher. Melt butter in skillet and make pancakes.

Optional Presentation: Place pancakes on plate. Put cream cheese in center and roll up. Pour lemon sauce over pancakes. Garnish with lemon peel.

Orange Bunny Rolls

Orange Bunny Rolls

5 1/4 to 5 3/4 C. all-purpose flour

1 package active dry yeast

1 1/4 C. Reduced Fat Milk

1/2 C. butter, margarine, or shortening

1/3 C. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs

2 T. finely shredded orange peel

1/4 C. orange juice

1 recipe Orange Icing (optional)

 

In a large mixing bowl combine 2 C. of the flour and the yeast. Set aside.  In a medium saucepan heat and stir  Milk, butter, sugar, and salt just until warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) and butter almost melts.  Add milk mixture to dry mixture along with eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in orange peel, orange juice, and as much of remaining flour as you can. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn once. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour). Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Lightly grease two baking sheets. (Large bunnies will go on one sheet; the small bunnies will go on the other.)  For large bunnies, divide one half of dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a 16-inch long rope. On one of the prepared baking sheets, lap one end of a rope over the other to form a loop; bring the end that’s underneath over the top, letting one end extend on each side to make ears. Pat tips of ears to shape into a point. Repeat with remaining ropes.  For small bunnies, divide remaining half of dough into 12 portions. Roll 10 of the portions into 12-inch ropes. Shape 10 small bunnies as above, using the second baking sheet. With remaining 2 pieces of dough, shape 4 large balls and 10 small balls for the tails. Moisten balls with water and place atop dough at the bottom of the loops. Press tails onto dough. After shaping, cover and let rise until nearly double (30 to 45 minutes). Bake small bunnies in a 375 degree F oven 11 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Bake large bunnies 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire racks. Frost while warm with Orange Icing, if desired. Makes 4 large bunnies and 10 small bunnies.

 

Orange Icing: In a small bowl combine 1 1/2 C. sifted powdered sugar and 1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel. Stir in enough orange juice (2 to 3 T.) to make of drizzling consistency.

Chive Crepes

Chive Crepes

Chive Crepes

¾ C. unbleached Flour

¼ C. whole-wheat Pastry Flour

1 T. minced fresh Chives

¼ tsp. ground White Pepper

¼ tsp. Salt

2 T. unsalted Butter, melted

2 lg. Eggs

1 lg. Egg Yolk

1 ½ C. Milk

 

Combine both flours, chives, pepper and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade.  Add melted butter, eggs and yolk, pulse twice.  With motor running, slowly add milk.  Scrape down sides of the bowl and blend for 5 seconds more.  Pour batter into bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand in the refrigerator several hours to overnight.   To cook crepes, place 1 T. butter in a nonstick or well-seasoned 6” crepe pan and set over high heat.  When hot, add several T. of batter and quickly tilt to coat pan.  Reduce heat to medium and cook until bottom is nicely browned, about 1 minute.  Turn out onto a tea towel, repeat until all batter is used.

Bagel and Lox Strata Casserole

Bagel and Lox Strata Casserole

1/4 C. butter or margarine, melted

8 C. plain bagels cut into bite size pieces (4 to 6 bagel)

1 8-oz. package thinly sliced lox cut into small pieces

8 oz. Swiss cheese or Monterey Jack or combo (2 C.)

1/4 snipped fresh chives

8 beaten eggs

2 C. milk

1 C. cottage cheese

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

Spread melted butter evenly over bottom of 3-quart rectangular baking dish.  Evenly spread bagels pieces in dish. Sprinkle lox, cheese, and chives evenly over bagel.  Combine eggs, milk, cottage cheese, and pepper in bowl and then pour over layers in dish.  With a wooden spoon, press down ingredients gently to moisten all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.  Bake uncovered in a preheated 350°F oven for about 45 minutes or until set and edges are puffed and golden. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Flourless Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins

Flourless Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins

Flourless Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins

1¼ C. almond flour

3 large eggs

½ tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. coarse salt

¼ tsp. black pepper

¼ tsp. onion powder

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1 C. + 1 T. shredded cheddar cheese

1 C. shredded and squeezed zucchini (1/2 a large zucchini or 1 small zucchini)

 

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Pulse the flour, eggs, baking soda and spices in a blender until smooth. Add 1 C. cheese and the zucchini. Pulse until the zucchini is evenly incorporated but not pureed. Here you should still see noticeable flecks of green throughout the batter. Spoon the batter into a lined muffin tin about 3/4 full. Top with the extra 1 T. cheese. Bake at 350°F about 25 minutes until the muffins are golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.  After about 3-5 minutes, or when the muffins are cool enough to touch, remove the muffins from the pan to cool on a cooling rack. Serve warm.  Refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat in a toaster oven or the regular oven.

 

Yield: 8 Muffins

Calories: 196

Protein: 10g

Fat: 15g

Salmon and Bagel Bake

Salmon and Bagel Bake

4 eggs

1 14-1/2-oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 C. thinly sliced green onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 T. snipped fresh dillweed or 3/4 tsp. dried dillweed, crushed

4 onion bagels, split, or 10 mini bagels (8 to 10 oz. total)

1  7-1/2-oz. can red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed and broken into chunks

4 oz. Havarti cheese, shredded (1 C.)

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl beat together eggs and broth. Stir in green onion, garlic, and dillweed; set aside. Cut split bagels in two or three pieces.  In a greased 2-quart baking dish place bagel bottom pieces cut side up. Spoon salmon and cheese onto bottoms. Arrange bagel top pieces on the stack cut side down. Gradually pour egg mixture over all.  Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Windowpane Eggs

Windowpane Eggs

1/2 C. fresh sugar snap pea pods, strings and tips removed

1/2 C. grape tomatoes and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved

1 tsp. cooking oil

2 tsp. snipped fresh dillweed or 1/2 tsp. dried dillweed

Salt and pepper

2 T. margarine or butter

2 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread, approximately 5×4-inch rectangles

2 eggs

 

In a very large (12-inch) skillet cook and stir pea pods and tomatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes or until the peas are crisp-tender and heated through. Stir in dill. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet. Cover and keep warm.  In the same skillet melt margarine over medium heat. Cut or tear a hole in each slice of bread leaving about 1/2 inch band of bread around the perimeter. Place bread slices in hot skillet. Crack egg into center of each bread slice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Using a pancake turner, turn bread over; cook an additional 1 minute or until desired doneness.  Place egg and bread onto individual serving plates. Serve with pea-tomato mixture.

Nutmeg Beignets

Nutmeg Beignets

3 to 3-1/4 C. all-purpose flour

1 package active dry yeast

1-1/4 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg or 1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 C. milk

1/4 C. sugar

2 T. shortening

1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg

Shortening or cooking oil for deep-fat frying

Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Honey

 

In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1-1/2 C. of the flour, the yeast, and nutmeg. In a small saucepan heat and stir milk, sugar, the 2 T. shortening, and salt just until warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) and the shortening is almost melted.  Add milk mixture to the flour mixture. Add the egg. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make soft dough.  Place the dough in a greased bowl; turn once to grease the surface. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 4 to 24 hours.  Turn dough out onto a slightly floured surface. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Roll into a 15×12-inch rectangle; cut into thirty 3×2-inch rectangles. Cover; let rest 20 minutes (dough will not be doubled).  Heat 3 inches of shortening or oil in a deep saucepan to 375 degrees F. Fry a few dough rectangles at a time in hot fat about 1 minute or until beignets are golden brown on both sides, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degrees F oven while cooking remaining beignets. If desired, lightly sift powdered sugar over beignets. Serve warm, drizzled with honey. Makes 30 beignets.

Bacon, Avocado, and Cheese Omelets with Tomato Salsa

Bacon, Avocado, and Cheese Omelets with Tomato Salsa

2/3 C. finely chopped seeded tomato

2 T. finely chopped red onion

1 pickled or fresh jalapeno chile, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)

2 T. minced fresh coriander

1 T. fresh lime or lemon juice

4 large eggs

2 T. water

1 T. unsalted butter

3 slices of lean bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 small avocado (preferably California)

1/2 C. coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 2 oz.)

 

In a small bowl stir together the tomato, the onion, the jalapeno, the coriander, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the salsa is combined well. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the water, and salt and pepper to taste. In an 8-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, heat 1/2 T. of the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, pour in half the egg mixture, tilting the skillet to spread the mixture evenly over the bottom, and cook it for 1 minute, or until it is almost set. Sprinkle half the omelet with half the bacon, half the avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and half the Monterey Jack and cook the omelet for 1 minute, or until it is set. Fold the omelet over the filling, transfer it to a plate, and keep it warm. Make another omelet in the same manner with the remaining butter, egg mixture, bacon, avocado, and Monterey Jack and serve the omelets with the salsa.

Asparagus Soldiers with Soft-Boiled Egg  Hollandaise

Asparagus Soldiers with Soft-Boiled Egg  Hollandaise

Asparagus Soldiers with Soft-Boiled Egg  Hollandaise

This is a quick and rather nifty way to enjoy the combination of tender, fresh asparagus and a buttery, eggy sauce without any of the work that a proper hollandaise requires. And it’s an awful lot of fun to eat. As with all asparagus recipes, get the very freshest spears you can.

 

About 20 asparagus spears

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 T. unsalted butter

A little cider vinegar

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Prepare the asparagus by snapping off any woody ends (the spears will break naturally where they are tender). You could steam the asparagus spears above the boiling eggs – if very freshly cut, they will take about the same amount of time. Otherwise, simmer or steam the asparagus separately until tender but not too floppy – 8 minutes at the most for the thickest stems. Time them so they are ready just ahead of the eggs. Meanwhile, bring another pan of water to a boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and simmer for about 4 minutes (the yolks must be quite runny or the hollandaise effect will be hard to achieve).