I have never made an Omelette, mainly because I am not a huge fan. But for Conference Sunday I wanted to a special breakfast, I looked in the fridge and saw that i had a bunch of random stuff, cooked broccoli, tomatoes, sausage, green onions, spinach, cheese, red onion & avacados. So I thought I would give it a try, I also thought the kids would like the idea of getting to pick all their ingredients.
First things first I researched online how to make the perfect omelette. I found some 3 min. video tutorial which gave me enough information to work with.
Omelette toppings
Picking their omelette toppings- They absolutely loved doing this
After they picked their toppings each of them got to help me make it
The only thing about doing a bunch of omelette's is the time, it takes about 5 min. or so and you can only do one at a time.
Start off with 3 eggs beat heavily then add salt and pepper
Add some butter or grease to the pan ( I used the drippings from the sausage)
Burner at med to med low
Pour the eggs in with the toppings
Then move it around a little bit getting the cooked eggs moved around
Then let it set making sure there are no holes, if there are fill it in with the eggs
On most of them I didn't use a lid but you can if you want it more cooked on top, I like it a little "wet" plus it continues to cook after you pull it off
When it is done enough for you then flip it in half and slide it on to a plate
I know so late again. But I just can not believe how busy I have been the last 4 days. I woke up this morning soooo excited that the only thing I really needed to do today was go to work. So it might actually be a semi-relaxing day!
Anyways we had a pretty Amazing V-day!
Stuffed French Toast for breakfast. Then we all got in our Valentine's Best, even J picked out a red shirt without me telling him to.
For Hudson's Valentines we decided to do the Marhmallow Pops we saw here, that we did last week for play group treat. The kids helped make them and they were super easy, fun, and yummy.
Poor Pres didn't get any Valentines so her sweet brother gave her one and shared his Whole lot with her.
Jackson got out of his clothes too fast ( too hot yesterday)
but this is what he made for his class, yes he did help make it. We saw it here and had to do it.
Now I was planning on the neat dinner idea for V-day dinner with the kids that I posted about last week. But then my SIL Heather called inviting us to dinner. Frankly I hardly ever say no to a dinner invite ( for multiple reasons), so since I hadn't even bought the food yet I said yes.
Good thing I did because my meal was incredible. I have been craving a burger like forever!
With her homemade buns this one was worth the wait.
After dinner the kids finally got their prizes, went to bed happy and sleeping with their balloons.
I am truly sad that I did not discover these until I was married. Just thinking about all the yummy breakfasts that we could have shared together, hurts me. But better late than never, right?
If you have never had German Pancakes you are missing out, they are totally different than anything you have ever tasted, rich a smooth, sweet and a little salty, absolute perfection!
Since I discovered these little puppies they have become a staple in our house. Everyone loves them, especially my husband. Which is nice since he usually just sticks to cereal.
When I made this for my sister she Loved it, and every month or so I will get a call for the recipe. So Hayley here it is. While you are making the mix, put a 1/2 cube in the pan then set it in the oven while it is preheating. Mix till frothy Pull the butter pan out of the oven. ( make sure it doesn't burn.)
Mine is a little brown, I love brown butter and the flavor you get from it. Dump the egg mixture in Bake at 400 for 12-15 min. The more ugly looking the better! German Pancakes
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. sugar ( optional)
dash of salt
1/2 cube of butter
While preheat oven to 400, place the 1/2 cube of butter in a 9x13 dish ( I prefer glass). In a large bowl mix eggs, add milk and then flour, sugar and salt. Wish till frothy. Pull melted butter out of oven and pour Egg mixture right over the butter. Place back in oven for 12-15 min. till its all popped up. Enjoy with some berries, syrup and anything else you can think of.
I would first like to say that I have been awful as posting these past couple weeks and I am sorry. But we have had a lot the "sick" going around at our house and every time I looked at the computer I just felt overwhelmed. So anyways I am back and will have to be posting double time to keep up with all the yummy things I have been waiting to share.
But before I do I would like to tell you about this awesome contest for my BIL's business. They restore furniture and have the most awesome pieces.
This is one of my favorites, they are giving away $200 to spend on their stuff, all you have to do is put a couple of comments on their blog. So head on over as fast as you can, because the contest end tomorrow. Restoration Furniture
Now onto my new favorite breakfast
If you have not gone to Jamba Juice and tried their steel cut oatmeal with fresh fruit and a sugar and nut topping, you are Seriously missing out.
After the first bite I KNEW that this was the "One" I have been waiting for, and I just couldn't get enough. So if you still aren't convinced the best part is the the price go here for a printable coupon and you can get it for only a $1- um SCORE!!!!!
Here I have done my best to recreate it.
The first time I didn't have steel cut oats so I used cream of wheat- which was good but once I got the steel cut oats it was Way Better.
The thing is with Steel cut oats is that they take quite a long time, around 45 min. But they ARE worth it, I then toasted up some brown sugar and pecans with a tiny bit of butter, and added some craisins and bananas ( though any fruit you like will do). Wow, lets just say Awesome.
But if you don't have the time just head on over to Jamba Juice where I think it is only $2 regularly.
Best part is that it is Super good for you.
There you have it now check back tomorrow for some more yummy recipes.
I saw these cookies a few years ago in a magazine, we tried them and loved them. This year after I made them my husband informed me that these were one of his 2 Favorite cookies, and proceeded to eat as much as I would allow. Since I made these to give out to neighbors I kinda had to hide them from him. But in his defense they are REALLY REALLY GOOD!
So while we already made these a couple of times and ate most of them, we have decided to make them for Santa as well because doesn't he deserve the BEST, and they are the BEST!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season and I will report back after Christmas with all the goodies I have eaten and made, here are a couple that you may find some use for.
Chocolate Crinkles
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup powdered sugar
In a large bowl mixt together he melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Wisk in the eggs and vanilla extract. In a medium size bowl, stir together the four, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Use a large spoon to slowly add he dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture. Stir in the chips . Refrigerate dough 2 hours.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Form the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in confectioners sugar. Bake the cookies on an un-greased cookie sheet for 10 min. Set the sheet on a wire rack for 5 min. then lightly dust the cookies with powdered sugar. Transfer cookies to rack to cool completely. Makes 4 dozen.
Once again these are so good and taste like little truffle cookies, so moist and rich and oh just perfect. Also here is a cute way to give them to a friend.
Put some cute paper on an empty pringles can.
For Steve's Birthday this year I did a Cereal bar party, I also made a couple of breakfast casseroles. This one from Pioneer Woman was INCREDIBLE. It was totally different and so good everyone loved it and it was the first one gone. The secret is the Pita Chips, if you have ever had these you know they rock, if not you are missing out.
This is what I will be making for Christmas Morning, I am already excited for it!
Fry bacon pieces in a large skillet until done but not overly crispy. Drain on a paper towel, pour grease from skillet. Add mushrooms to skillet (don’t clean skillet first) and cook until done.
Mix eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper.
Arrange pita chips in an 8 x 11-inch baking dish. Slightly press to flatten. Tear pieces of cream cheese and evenly distribute over the top of chips. Distribute mushrooms and bacon over the top of this, followed by the cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture evenly over all ingredients.
Place into the fridge for several hours of overnight (makes a handy breakfast casserole!), then bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into squares and serve immediately. Enjoy!
I was surfing the cooking blogs I love looking for a recipe with Swiss Cheese ( since I had so much leftover from the Ham & Swiss sammy's I made). On Becoming Betty's blog I saw this great recipe for a Hashbrown casserole.
I adapted it a little and it still turned out awesome! I paired it with this other recipe I had been dying to try from another blog The Girl Who Ate Everything - Jelly Roll Pancakes ( a mix between crepes and german pancakes) These were soooo easy to make and I think they may be my new go to pancake recipe. The kids definitely agreed.
Breakfast Casserole
1 bag frozen hash browns/ country potatoes with peppers and onions
2 lbs. regular pork sausage
1 chopped onion
6 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 Tbs. parsley
salt/pepper to taste
grated Swiss cheese
grated Cheddar cheese
*Press hash browns into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, brown the sausage and onion. Layer on top of potatoes. Beat the eggs, milk and seasonings together and pour over sausage. Sprinkle with the two cheeses. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350.
Jelly Roll Pancakes
by Sheri Denney
4 eggs
3 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Beat eggs with a fork until well blended. Add milk and vanilla. Beat with a fork until well blended.
Keep beating as you add the flour, sugar, and salt. Try and get it as smooth as you can. Melt a little butter in a pan and cook the batter as you would regular pancakes. Serve with butter, powdered sugar, syrup, jam, or Nutella.
* they cook up super fast so you will need to flip them almost immediately - I also like to make them even thinner when I pour it on by using the back of a spoon.
Awhile ago my mom told me about this "breakast rice thingy" her friend had made her.
A leftover rice meal with cinnamon and eggs. Growing up when we had leftover rice my mom would heat it up in the morning with some warm milk and cinnamon.
I liked it to a point, but it was a little too mushy for my taste and over time I stopped liking it. So when I heard about this I was excited to try it. Now I didn't have the "exact" recipe, but I think he just threw it together himself with no real recipe. So this is what I imagined it to be.
Leftover rice ( the stickier the better), I warm it up a little bit so it mixes easier. Add a couple of eggs a dash of milk, or cream, or even buttermilk will work. Then add some cinnamon- to you liking.
form it into a pattie- mine never felt that tight but when they cook they formed up nicely.
and put it in a saute pan with some butter- i like to pat mine down flat so I get more crunchy surface area.
Then top it with some Homemade Buttermilk syrup and you've got yourself a super Yummy breakfast and no wasted leftover rice!
I really enjoyed it as did my kids, it was crispy and rich and hey anything topped with Buttermilk syrup Rocks!
So I say give it a try at least once, you might surprise yourself.
