bacon and cheese egg mcmuffin cups These were simple and yummy. I don’t know about you, but one of my favourite meals of the day is breakfast. I could also eat eggs at any meal, and I know my husband could too (and bacon too, right James?). Try this recipe out. Just a note though, if you don’t have a texas sized (extra large) muffin tin, this recipe will not work. Regular sized tins are just not big enough for all the ingredients and the egg won’t have anywhere to go. 3 whole english muffins, split 6 slices bacon, cooked until almost done 1/2 Cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 large eggs Pinches of kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper 1. 2. 6 servings Recipe adapted from Picky Palate
Truffled Mac and Cheese Share this image Share It Pin It You'd think that after all of the rich food I ate over Thanksgiving that I'd be subsisting on carrots and celery through December. Share this image Share this image Share this image Mac and Cheese Recipe | Reluctant Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese And, no, I don’t mean the kind in the blue box. Or any kind that starts with powdered cheese or a squeeze packet of cheese. Today, if you think that macaroni and cheese is just a kid’s dish, or just comfort food for those cold days of winter time, it might be better to think of it as pasta in a classic French sauce instead of plain old mac and cheese. Mornay Sauce Mornay sauce is a French sauce based on béchamel sauce, one of the 5 classic mother sauces with cheese stirred into it. This may all sound way too fancy and over the top, but it really isn’t difficult to prepare and the results are far better than what comes out of the box. Mix the Mornay sauce with any pasta shape you like, and voila: stove top macaroni and cheese! Healthier Mac & Cheese Making macaroni and cheese yourself allows you to control how much fat you put in, in the form of cheese and dairy, and how much salt. Cooking Tip: Don’t worry about reducing the milk too much. Ingredients 2 tablespoons flour
Baked Egg Boat recipe Breakfast is my favorite meal. I like to drink iced coffee and watch the cream climb its way down the chunky ice cubes in a dazy before the caffeine hits. I like to order bacon with whatever I’m eating. I like eating potatoes with ketchup. I like eggs over easy, and fluffy scrambled eggs. I pretty much like everything there is to like about breakfast. Baked Egg BoatsMakes 4 Ingredients: 4 demi sourdough baguettes 5 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 4 ounces pancetta, finely chopped and fried until crisp 3 ounces gruyere cheese, grated 2 green onions, thinly slicedsalt and pepper to tasteDirections: 1. Homemade French Fries Why there is no need to purchase pre-made fries in the freezer aisle – in pictures and rhyme: One potato (find a potato) Two potato (cut the ends off) Three potato (cut slices) Four (cut fries from slices) Five potato (Toss in herbs and olive oil) Six potato (Bake) Seven potato (Eat!) More! See how easy? Baked French Fries Author: Erin Alderson Recipe type: Side Dishes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 1 large Potato1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon garlic1 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon oregano1 teaspoon mustard powder1 teaspoon parsleysalt to taste Preheat oven to 425˚.Before cutting potato, rinse well under water. Related
50 Things to Grill in Foil : Recipes and Cooking How to make a foil packet: 1. Lay a large sheet of heavy-duty foil or a double layer of regular foil on a flat surface. (Use nonstick foil where noted.) 2. Put the ingredients in the center of the foil. Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold twice to seal; fold in the sides to seal, leaving room for steam. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Sesame Chicken Sesame Chicken I have whined and complained before about my plight of living without Chinese takeout. Well this is how I cope. Sesame Chicken is my favorite on the all you can eat buffet, well along with the Crab Rangoon. This is a recipe that I adapted from one my sister-in-law gave me. The secret is definitely in the sauce here. Ingredients for chicken: 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1 to 1/2 chunks1/2 cup milk1 egg1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon saltVegetable Oil for frying for sauce: 1/2 cup water1 cup chicken broth1/8 cup vinegar1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Cooking Directions for chicken: Place milk and egg in a shallow bowl and beat together. for sauce: In a medium sauce pan, add water, chicken broth, and vinegar. Enjoy! Miss Microformatting by hRecipe. Tagged as: Chicken, sesame, sesame sauce
san francisco garlic fries | The Red Spoon Well folks, not much going on this week. I’m still 800 million degrees, which I guess is normal if you’re a human incubator. I’ve become a stretchy, elastic waisted pants spokesperson, because ohmygah maternity jeans are the most incredible thing I have ever worn, excepting for the sweat pants I model almost daily. (Seriously, they need to make jeans this comfortable for non-knocked up folks.) Ummm, uhhhhh. Thankfully the flour explosion that played out in my mind was not needed as a few huffs and puffs calmed the fire and eventually put it out. The bad: I am now squeamish around my oven. Glad that is over. One Year Ago: Thyme and Gruyere Crackers San Francisco Garlic Fries Adapted from Bon Appetit, August 2011 Serves 4 So, I really like this version more than the previous baked fry I auditioned. Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Roast the potatoes, turning ever 10 minutes, until browned and tender, about 30 – 40 minutes. Whisk reaming 1/2 tablespoon oil, garlic and parsley in a large bowl.
Fry Bread Tacos: Eating America Navajo fry bread tacos are typically made by topping fry bread with ground beef, shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese. In this recipe I’ve topped fry bread with Sonoran-style shredded beef, shredded cabbage, cheddar cheese and a simple tomato salsa, which is a little atypical but all components are prepared traditionally (Sonora is a northwestern state in Mexico and shares its border with Arizona and New Mexico, parts of which belong to the Navajo Nation). I’ve adapted the recipe I found in the book, Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions. Check it out if you’re looking for some great recipes and a very interesting read. Fry Bread - 3 cups of all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting - 1 tablespoon of baking powder - 1 teaspoon of kosher salt - 1 1/4 cup of warm water - corn, vegetable or canola oil for frying In a bowl or on a clean work surface combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut into 6-8 pieces depending on how large you want your fry bread. Simple Tomato Salsa