Breakfast – Cooking For Love

Bisquick Impossible Quiche

I hope everyone is well and staying safe during these trying times. I’ve been home and “sheltering in place” for almost four months now, and as such, cooking up a storm. The plus side to this pandemic is that I’m eating healthier and cleaner, and less processed foods… for the most part. I love breakfast,Continue reading “Bisquick Impossible Quiche”

Mexican Egg White Omelet With Goat Cheese

I whipped up this little omelet this morning, and wasn’t going to post it, then thought, why not share the deliciousness?!! Obviously, you can add (or omit) whatever veggies and/or spices that suit your fancy, but I love the combination of what I put into mine today. If you’re not a fan of goat cheese,Continue reading “Mexican Egg White Omelet With Goat Cheese”

Breakfast/Brunch Casserole

I recently returned from an amazing trip to NYC and the Hamptons, where I enjoyed some seriously incredible food. On the last morning of our trip, we ordered room service and on the menu, they had a 3 minute egg. I contemplated ordering it, but decided to go with simple egg whites scrambled. So youContinue reading “Breakfast/Brunch Casserole”

Goat Cheese, Fontina & Arugula Quiche with Hash-Brown Crust

I saw a picture of this quiche on Pinterest from another food blogger, and knew that I just HAD to make it. It is originally adapted by Martha Stewart, but in my opinion, her recipe is a bit bland (sorry Martha) as it only contains goat cheese and scallions as the flavor points. The otherContinue reading “Goat Cheese, Fontina & Arugula Quiche with Hash-Brown Crust”

Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa’s origins are truly ancient. It was one of the three staple foods, along with corn and potatoes, of the Inca civilization. Quinoa was known then, and still is known, with respect, as the mother grain. It is often called the “Supergrain of the Future.”Continue reading “Quinoa”

Banana French Toast

If you like bananas, then you’ll love this recipe that’s just a slight variation from the traditional French Toast, as it contains bananas and cream in the batter. Ingredients 2 pieces of bread (I prefer whole grain or wheat) 1 ripe banana 2 eggs (or 1 egg, 1 egg white) 1/8 cup whipping cream (orContinue reading “Banana French Toast”

Eggs Benedict

Some people shy away from making this tasty breakfast or brunch dish because of two things; poaching the eggs and the Hollandaise sauce. So, since I’ve already given you a recipe for a Hollandaise that is both easy and low-calorie, I’ll now explain how to poach an egg, so you can fear no more. If you are really low on time,Continue reading “Eggs Benedict”

Oatmeal Pancakes

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 tsp salt Directions Combine milk and oats in a bowl and let stand for at least five minutes. Add oil and eggs, mixing well. Stir inContinue reading “Oatmeal Pancakes”

Simple French Toast

An easy & yummy dish for breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 2 slices of bread 2 eggs 1/8 cup milk 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla Directions Beat together eggs, cinnamon & vanilla until blended, then add the milk. Heat a lightly oiled (or use cooking spray) skillet or griddle over medium heat. Soak bread slicesContinue reading “Simple French Toast”