Breakfast – Page 9 – Tina's Chic Corner

Almond Granola

July 14th, 2014Tina20 Comments

I often talk about eating cereal for dinner when I’m too lazy to cook (especially if it’s just dinner for 1). I thought it was high time I made a cereal worth blogging about so I made this almond granola. It’s a basic granola recipe that is lightly sweetened and loaded with almonds. Almond Granola Recipe (Makes about 3 cups) Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats (also known as old fashioned oats) 3 tablespoons wheat germ 3 tablespoons oat bran 1/2 cup almonds, finally chopped 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup oil 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon …

Light Mini Blueberry Muffins

June 20th, 2014Tina48 Comments

Ah, the infamous blueberry muffin. Do you find yourself in search of the perfect one? You know, it’s like looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe or the perfect take-out pizza place. Perhaps it’s the food blogger in me, or that I’m a perfectionist, or a combination of both that keeps me on the go to until I have found the perfect whatever. As soon as I heard the angels singing as I bit into this scrumptious blueberry muffin, I knew it was a winner. These muffins are loaded with fresh blueberries and have a touch of lemony goodness. …

Breakfast Tart

June 13th, 2014Tina30 Comments

Have you noticed a lot of healthier recipes around here lately? My husband and I have been on a healthy kick. Have you noticed that most of the savory dishes have been vegetarian? Simply put, I haven’t been in the mood for meat. Are you ready for a game changer today? This breakfast tart is definitely not healthy AND it contains yummy bacon. What’s up with that? I have a special guy in mind that will absolutely adore this tart, and that’s my awesome dad. He’s the best dad in the world and he deserves the best breakfast in honor of him. …

Poppy Seed Coffee Cake

June 4th, 2014Tina40 Comments

Operas and cows. What?! I’m sure those are two words you never thought you’d see in a sentence, but I have your attention don’t I? 😉 Last weekend my husband and I stayed with family in Vermont and I brought a huge basket of baked goodies to thank them, including this tasty poppy seed coffee cake. This breakfast cake is a delicious vanilla based cake loaded with sweet pockets of poppy seed filling and topped with a streusel. Poppy Seed Coffee Cake Recipe (About 9 servings) Ingredients for Topping: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup …

Crumb Carrot Cake

April 18th, 2014Tina42 Comments

As many of you may know, I’m half Greek and half Italian, and I was baptized Greek Orthodox. Sometimes the Eastern Orthodox Easter falls on a different day than what my family calls the “American Easter.” Do you know how confusing that was for me as a kid? “Mom, why does the Easter bunny come at a different time for me?” I actually don’t remember how she used to answer that. My husband isn’t Greek so it’s great when the Easters (yes, it’s weird to make that plural for me too) fall on different days because we can just visit both …