Got leftover holiday sprinkles?! I do...and I'll be using them to make "green pancakes" for St. Patrick's Day. Probably for lunch, as we'll be having Irish Soda Bread Wedges for breakfast with "Green Smoothies" (more on those tomorrow!). Super quick story... St. Patrick's Day was my absolute favorite holiday to celebrate when I was in elementary school. Not … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Oat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Here's a simple Gluten Free breakfast muffin for you...with a little chocolate-y surprise! They call for brown rice flour, and GF certified oats...both of which I had stashed on the gluten free shelf in my pantry. Stir in a few chocolate chips (here are my favorite allergy free chocolate chips), and you've got a lovely breakfast. When it comes to baking muffins or loaves … [Read more...]
Quiche Biscuit Cups
I'm in love. I'm not sure I'll ever go back to regular muffins. I kid...but seriously, these were absolutely scrumptious!!! Duffy sent this recipe to me and I knew I had to try it and share it you all for breakfast week! Before we get to the nitty gritty, here are some other "drop-ins"... For Meat: Sausage, Ham or Chicken - cooked For Veggies: Broccoli, … [Read more...]
What to Make When Eggs are on Sale
It's time for another version of "what to make when." When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen...and sometimes even $.88 a dozen! I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise chickens. A couple of ideas for you, for when you snag an extra dozen or two in a great … [Read more...]
Oatmeal – 5 Ways
Oatmeal is a quick simple breakfast. Warm on the tummy, keeps you feeling nice and full all morning long, plus it's helpful to the cholesterol levels too! I know for me personally...if I'm going to eat (and enjoy) oatmeal, it has to be heavily "flavorized." And by "flavorized," I mean it has to have enough sweetness and flavor from some other ingredient to make it … [Read more...]
Steak and Asparagus Frittata
My children and I have established a ritual of having breakfast for dinner on the first night my husband is TDY. When he is deployed for any length of time, we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week. There is something so cozy and comforting about breakfast food and I appreciate how fast and easy breakfast recipes come together. Usually I make Scrambled … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa with Raisins
Meet the new porridge! Goldilocks is sure to eat all three bowls of this delicious "dressed up oatmeal"! Except it's not oatmeal!!! This gluten-free breakfast is sure to please the entire family, not just those who need to eat sans gluten. It's cooked quinoa with a little sweetness and cinnamon, then topped with walnuts and raisins. Move on over Wheaties...this is … [Read more...]
“Toast Bar” – An Easy Non-Cereal Breakfast
I always give cold cereal such a hard time. It doesn't really deserve, in some ways. But in other ways, it does. Because it does get old, and every now and again the morning routine needs a little CPR. But I have a suggestion that requires not one ounce of brain power. Not a single ounce! How's this for resuscitating breakfast and not having to think about it... A … [Read more...]
Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan
I never really liked chicken Parmesan. A thick dried out chicken breast smothered in a so-so sauce and topped with too much chewy mozzarella cheese. And loaded with calories to boot! Then I played with a freezer friendly recipe to cut down on excessive calories and boost the favor. Now I am in love. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do! I first cut those massive chicken … [Read more...]
Grilled Paninis
Oh my gosh? Dare I say it? Spring is right around the corner!! You know what this means, BBQ’s and camp fires! Flowers and swimming! Playing, playing, playing! (for the kids, of course) As long as we’re talking summer, we've got to talk grills.......that’s right, what a lead in...Have you ever thought about  paninis on the grill? If you're looking for ideas other than … [Read more...]