Category: Breakfast

  • Easy Whole Grain Pumpkin-Banana Bread

    Easy Whole Grain Pumpkin-Banana Bread

      Ingredients 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) soft butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons honey 2 large eggs 1 cup puréed pumpkin 1 cup mashed banana, the riper the better 2 tablespoons orange juice or water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour or Premium Whole Wheat Flour 1/4 […]

  • Gluten-Free Filled Breads

    Gluten-Free Filled Breads

      Ingredients Batter 1 box King Arthur Flour Gluten-Free Bread Mix Cinnamon pecan filling 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons tapioca starch 1/2 cup chopped pecans Sun-dried tomato and pesto filling 1/2 cup pesto 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes Directions Prepare mix according to instructions on the box. […]

  • Mini Veggie Pizza

    Mini Veggie Pizza

      Ingredients: 1/4 cup Del Monte® Sliced Carrots, drained and diced 1/2 whole grain bagel 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese Directions: Toast whole grain bagel half in a toaster oven on low heat. Spread pizza sauce on the toasted bagel half. Sprinkle low-fat mozzarella cheese on top. Toast again in […]

  • Accordion Cheese Bread

    Accordion Cheese Bread

      Ingredients 1 1/4 cups milk 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package active dry yeast 1 egg 4-4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup finely chopped green […]

  • Avocado & Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese

    Avocado & Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese

      Ingredients 4 slices wheat bread ¼ cup pesto 4 slices mozzarella ½ cup spinach ½ avocado, sliced ¼ goat cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoon olive oil  Directions Spread pesto over bread and layer with mozzarella, spinach, avocado, and goat cheese. Top with remaining bread slice and press to seal. Transfer to skillet and brown each […]

  • Ham and Cheese Egg Cup

    Ham and Cheese Egg Cup

      Ingredients: 12 eggs 12 slices deli ham 2 cups cheddar cheese 1 box frozen spinach (optional) Directions: Spray a twelve cup muffin pan with cooking spray and put a piece of ham in each cup. Sprinkle cheddar cheese in each piece of ham. Put (thawed) spinach on top of cheese and then crack an […]

  • Fast Food Breakfast

    Fast Food Breakfast

      An English muffin, two slices of bacon, one egg and a slice of cheese. Ok, so first fry up some bacon. And yes, I use turkey bacon. Its not quite as bad for you as regular bacon and it doesn’t taste too shabby either! 🙂 Once the bacon is crisped to perfection, lay it […]

  • Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

    Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

      Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 apples, peeled, diced 1/4 cup raisins 2 eggs 2 cups vanilla soy milk (can substitute regular milk) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup almonds, chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 7-by-11-inch baking dish […]

  • Artichoke Bread

    Artichoke Bread

      Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 loaf French bread 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp) Directions: Preheat over to 350°F. […]

  • Morning Time Breakfast Granola Cups

    Morning Time Breakfast Granola Cups

      Ingredients: 4 Tbsp Butter 1/4 Cup Honey 1/4 Cup Molasses 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ginger 1/4 tsp Cloves 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Vanilla 2 Cups Old Fashioned Oats (Not Quick Cook) 1/2 Cup Wheat Germ 1/4 Cup Flax Seed 1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries Directions: […]

  • Pizza Monkey Bread

    Pizza Monkey Bread

    Pizza Monkey Bread INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits 2 cups finely chopped pizza toppings (pepperoni, cooked sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, onions….whatever you like!) 1 cup marinara sauce 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese DIRECTIONS Grease a bundt pan with cooking […]

  • Weight Watchers Farmers Breakfast Casserole

    Weight Watchers Farmers Breakfast Casserole

    Ingredients: 3 cups potatoes, shredded 3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese 3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped 1/2 cup green onion, sliced 4 whole eggs, beaten 12 ounces evaporated nonfat milk salt & pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8×8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes at the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle […]

  • Saffron Toasts

    Saffron Toasts

    Ingredients a pinch of saffron threads soaked in 1 tablespoon warm water 2 large eggs 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Directions Soak the saffron threads in the water for 10 to 15 minutes to soften them for baking. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12″ x […]

  • Sautéed Wild Mushrooms

    Sautéed Wild Mushrooms

    Ingredients For the mushrooms: 3 tbsp grape-seed oil 1 1/2 lbs mixed wild mushrooms, trimmed and washed or brushed clean salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp minced shallots 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine 2 tbsp unsalted butter 6 oz quality small lettuces (several handfuls) 1/2 bunch chives, snipped into bits using scissors […]

  • Tomato Jam Recipe

    Tomato Jam Recipe

    Ingredients: 4lbs tomatoes, the meatier the better. 2 cups sugar (note, the ratio is 1/2 cup sugar to 1lb tomatoes) chopped ginger (as much as you want) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 2 jalapenos, chopped (remove seeds if you like) juice from 3 lemons Desserts: Throw everything in a medium saucepan.  […]