Breakfasts on the weekend are calorie free, right? I’m all about the bacon, about the bacon, about the bacon. Can you hearing me singing that to this tune? What a catchy song. 😉 I briefly considered all the fatty bacon and loads of carbs in the bagel. However, I had a craving for bacon. Can you believe it? I rarely crave bacon or in fact any kind of meat. Of course, I needed to satisfy my craving and the first thing that came to my mind was a BLT. Then I thought it would be cool to have a BLT for breakfast and adding …
Category: Breakfast
Bacon, Egg, And Cheese Skillet Strata
Have you ever wished for a delicious piece of quiche but didn’t want the calories of the crust? How about a bread pudding, but where you’re not really in the mood for something that tastes like French toast? I didn’t know there was anything like that until recently. It’s called a Strata and it’s a mixture of bread, eggs, and cheese and was apparently made for just such a collection of needs. Well as far as I’m concerned they can call it whatever they want, I call it freaking delicious! Who wouldn’t like a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich in a …
Apple Cheese Danish
Pumpkin versus apple goodies… ah, the infamous Autumn food debate! Do you have a favorite? You may think that baking a cheese danish is complicated. You know because it looks all fancy dancy with its braid affect. This one is really easy though, I promise. I’ve even included step by step photos to prove it. My husband likes loads and loads of detailed steps so I’ve decided to take a page from his book here. Hello gorgeous danish. I’ve even impressed myself, which is a rare thing. This danish has the perfect ratio of dough to cheese filling to apples. The cheese filling is creamy and perfectly sweetened. It’s …
Fruit Smoothie In A Bowl
Have you ever heard of a smoothie in a bowl? According to my youngest sister who works in NYC, it’s a recent trend. What is it? It’s a smoothie…wait for it, served in a bowl (instead of a cup). Intrigued, I thought I’d give it a go so I created this easy and quick fruit smoothie. Fruit Smoothie In a Bowl Recipe (1 serving) Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen chopped strawberries, peaches and bananas (I used Dole Ready-Cut Fruit) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional) 2 to 4 tablespoons of skim milk (The amount depends on how strong your blender …
Blueberry Pie Yogurt Parfait
A parfait? You may be thinking, “Been there. Done that.” I never thought I’d post a parfait recipe because there are a bazillion recipes out there (give or take). Quite frankly, who really needs a recipe for piling fruit, yogurt, and granola together? However, the key to this recipe is the blueberry filling and I simply had to share it with you. So who wants blueberry pie for breakfast? Well, sort of. Blueberry Pie Yogurt Parfait Recipe (About 4 servings) Ingredients for Blueberry Filling: 1 and 1/2 cups blueberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon …