Archive for the 'Breakfast / Brunch' Category

Who says they’re only for breakfast? Use ‘em instead of baked or mashed, your family will be thrilled. The trick is to parboil the potatoes first, then they pan-fry so much better.

About 6 med-sized potatoes, peeled & cut into slices or chunks
1/2 a green pepper, chopped
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, peeled & diced
2 cloves [...]

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Not what you think. These eggs are hard-boiled first, sliced thinly, placed on whole wheat bread with fresh American cheese then grilled. I add a bit of spicy brown mustard or creamy horseradish. Gild the lily by adding slices of fresh tomatoes, or avocado.

For 2 sandwiches:
4 pieces whole wheat bread
2 peeled, hardboiled eggs - sliced
Fresh [...]

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If you believe you can’t make an omelet, or you just want a change, try this. It’s delicious and no-fail.

4 eggs - separated
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. flour
Pinch of salt
Pinch of sugar
2 Tbsp. butter

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks with the milk, flour, salt and sugar.

Beat the whites until stiff not [...]

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Delicious anytime. Why wait until Good Friday to make these? I make them for Sunday brunch whenever I want.

1 cup milk
1 package (2-1/4 tsp.) dry yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 cups flour - all purpose or bread
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) butter - [...]

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This needs to be made the night before and left to set in the fridge overnight.

1 loaf of French bread or 6 croissants
3 cups milk
6 large eggs
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into tiny dice

Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Trim ends of bread loaf and [...]

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At least twice a month we enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch. These eggs are on the menu quite a bit.

8 extra large eggs
1/4 cup (approximately) milk
1/4 cup crumbled Feta (I use Basil & Tomato)
1-2 Tbsp. butter

Melt butter in a non-stick pan.

Crack eggs into bowl and add milk; whisk to blend.

Add Feta and stir to blend.

Pour [...]

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