Corned Beef Hash

                     When it comes to breakfast, I've always been a fan of corned beef hash,
                     even the stuff in a can ( gasp ) it's true. A few years ago, I started making
                     my own homemade version and let me tell you it does not disappoint.

                  This is a perfect way to use up any leftover Corned Beef and great year round.

                                                                       Corned Beef Hash

                                                                        7 to 8 medium size potatoes, diced small
                                                                        1 large onion diced
                                                                        1 1/2 cups corned beef hash, cubed
                                                                        5 tablespoons beef stock
                                                                        1 1/2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
                                                                        salt and pepper to taste
                                                                        2 Tablespoons olive oil
                                                                        2 Tablespoons butter

                       1) Heat olive oil and butter in a non stick skillet. Saute potatoes and onions
                       until slightly browned and then add corned beef. Season with salt, pepper
                       and Montreal seasoning. Add beef stock and partially cover with lid. Reduce
                       heat and stir occasionally and cook for 25 minutes or until done. Enjoy!!

                   

Moist Banana Bread Muffins

I never let over ripe bananas go to waste....That generally means that there is

lots of baking happening at my house. I like to pack them for my daughters

snack at school and they're perfect with your morning coffee or tea.

Moist Banana Bread Muffins

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 ripe bananas - mashed

3/4 cups white sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

1/3 cup butter - melted

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pan with non stick spray.

In a medium bowl, place flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and

cinnamon, mix well and set aside.

2) In another bowl, combine sugars and butter with a hand held mixer,

add egg, bananas and vanilla extract. Mix well. 

3) Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until incorporated. 

Place in muffin tin and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. 

                                 To me, these are the most perfectly moist and tender muffins.

Potato Pancakes

I don't know about you, but when I make mashed potatoes, I always have

and ton of left overs - here is a great recipe to use them up for your morning

breakfast. It would be great served along side sausage and eggs.

Potato Pancakes

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup flour and more for rolling the potatoes

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup cheddar cheese 

2 tablespoons fresh chives

1) Combine potatoes, egg, 1/4 cup flour, spices, cheese and chives in a bowl.

2) Heat skillet with oil over medium heat. Roll potatoes into little patties and

place them into a little dusting of flour and place in frying pan and cook on

each side until golden. Serve with sour cream and chives.

Note - I also like to serve mine with applesauce.

Mini Snickerdoodle Muffins

                      I want you to do me a favor and make these little gems? They're so moist,
                      tender, and really good. A perfect little treat to go along with your morning
                        coffee or afternoon tea. My little girl loved these and you will as well.

                                                           Mini Snickerdoodle Muffins

                                                           5 tablespoons butter, softened
                                                           1/2 cup sugar
                                                           1 egg
                                                           1/2 cup milk
                                                           1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
                                                           2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
                                                           1/4 salt
                                                           1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
                                                           1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

                                                          Melted butter, cinnamon and sugar ( for coating )

                 1) In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
                 Beat in egg and then milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg,
                 cinnamon and salt, add it to the creamed mixture until combined.

                 2) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease mini muffin tins and fill. Bake for
                 14 to 16 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans.

                 3) Melt 4 to 5 tablespoons of butter in one bowl, in another bowl mix
                 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together. Dip each muffin
                 in the butter and then in the cinnamon sugar. Make sure to coat well.

Greek Frittata

            There is no secret that I love feta and I could put it in everything. This simple egg
            dish would be wonderful for a brunch or when you have friends over. It comes
            out of the oven looking very impressive and it's a true crowd pleaser. Serve with
            orange juice and some toasty bread and you have something great on your hands!!

                                                                        Greek Frittata

                                                                        3 Tablespoons olive oil
                                                                        12 eggs
                                                                        1 teaspoon salt
                                                                        1/2 teaspoon pepper
                                                                        1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
                                                                        1 5 ounce bag baby spinach
                                                                        4 green onions, sliced
                                                                        1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
                                                                        1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
                                                                        8 ounces crumbled feta

          1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add oil to a 2 quart casserole and and heat in
          the for 5 minutes. While the casserole is in the oven heating.Whisk the eggs
          and add all of the ingredients.

          2) Remove the hot casserole from oven and add your egg mixture. Bake your
          your frittata for about 30 to 35 minutes or until done. I usually leave some
          fresh tomatoes, green onions and extra feta on the top for presentation. Enjoy.

Banana and Chocolate Chip Crumb Muffins

   These muffins are good, really really good. Moist, soft and a little crunchy on the top
   from the crumb topping. What more could you ask for? Oh, I know. Put a little peanut
               butter on top. It's pretty magical and a great little morning treat.

                                                 Banana and Chocolate Chip Crumb Muffin

                                                 3 ripe bananas, mashed
                                                 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
                                                 1 teaspoon baking powder
                                                 1 teaspoon baking soda
                                                 1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                 1 egg
                                                 1 cup sugar
                                                 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
                                                 1/2 cup butter, melted

                                                 Crumb Topping

                                                 1/3 cup brown sugar
                                                 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
                                                 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
                                                 2 tablespoons, cold butter

         1) In a medium large bowl add dry ingredients. In a separate bowl combine sugar and
         butter, mix well and add egg and bananas and mix well. Add your dry ingredients to
         the wet and mix until just combined.

         2) Grease your muffin tins well and fill to three fourths full.

         3) Mix your crumb topping well and place on top of each muffin. Try and keep
         the topping in the center. You don't want it to burn around the edges when baking.

         4) Bake at 375 for 15 to 18 minutes or until done.

Egg Nog French Toast

                   I'm trying to come up with the words to tell you have wonderful this simple
                   French Toast is. This would be so special to serve your family on a Sunday
                   morning or on Christmas day. Serve with fresh fruit and a great cup of coffee.

                                                                    Egg Nog French Toast

                                                                    1 loaf Challah bread or a French baguette
                                                                    2 cups Egg Nog
                                                                    2 eggs
                                                                    1 teaspoon cinnamon
                                                                    a dash of nutmeg
                                                                    1 teaspoon vanilla

                   1) In a shallow bowl mix egg nog, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
                   Meanwhile in a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter. Place your bread in
                   the egg nog mixture, coat well on each side and place in pan and cook
                   until golden on each side. Repeat process. Serve with Maple Syrup.

Bacon and Eggs Tarts with Cheese

           I don't know about you but I love bacon and eggs. These are just a little fancier and
           perfect to serve guests if you have friends or family over on the weekend, or this is
           just perfect for breakfast. lunch or dinner. I like to serve fresh OJ and fruit with it.

             These could not be any simpler....add a sprinkle of cheese and herbs and you have
                  a pretty and hearty breakfast that even your pickiest eaters would enjoy.

                                                        Bacon and Eggs Tarts with Cheese

                                                        1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
                                                        4 eggs
                                                        5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
                                                        1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese or your favorite
                                                        salt and pepper
                                                        garlic powder and a sprinkling of herbs

              1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold puff pastry onto parchment lined cookie
              sheet and cut into 4 squares. With a pairing knife, lightly score a border 1/4 inch
              from the edges.Freeze for 10 minutes.

              2) Beat one egg and and brush the the pastry and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.
              Once out of the with a spoon make a little well and then crack your egg,
              into each tart add salt, pepper, garlic powder, cheese and bacon.
              Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or done to your liking.

Moist Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Fall is here and I'm excited about it. It's my favorite time of year. Sweaters, boots,

pumpkins, leaves turning, and baking. I adore pumpkin muffins, pies and cheesecakes.

These muffins are moist and the topping makes them incredible.

Moist Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

3 1/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

1 ( 15 ounce ) can pumpkin puree

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Grease 2 muffin pans.

2) Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt pumpkin spice.

Mix together.

       3) Place the sugar and oil in a bowl and mix with hand mixer until mixed through.
       Add the eggs, one at a time until mixed. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined.

      4) Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Beat for about 1 minute.
         
     5) Fill muffin tins 3/4 of the way. Add Streusel topping. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

                                                                   Streusel Topping

                                                                     1/2 cup sugar
                                                                     1/3 cup flour
                                                                     1/4 cup butter
                                                                     1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

                                     1) Mix with fork and sprinkle of muffins before serving.

Breakfast Enchiladas

There is no question that Mexican is my all time favorite food. I love eating

it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. These enchiladas are easy to assemble and

perfect to feed a crowd. You can mix in your favorite fixings.

                                                                 Breakfast Enchiladas

                                                                7 flour tortillas
                                                                9 large eggs
                                                                2 tablespoons milk
                                                                2 tablespoons butter
                                                                2 teaspoons of taco seasoning
                                                                2 teaspoons canned green chiles
                                                                3 green onions, sliced
                                                                salt and pepper ( to taste )
                                                                1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
                                                                1 cup of monterey cheese
                                                                1 can enchilada sauce
                                                                1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
                                                                1 avocado, diced

             1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile in a skillet heat 2 tablespoons of butter.
             2) In a large bowl whisk eggs, milk, taco seasoning, green chilies, onions, pepper
             and salt.
             3) Place egg mixture in the skillet with melted butter. When eggs are almost -
             cooked through add half a cup of cheese.
             4) When eggs are cooked through place eggs into the tortillas and roll them and
             place in a baking dish. Pour sauce over the rolled tortillas, add cheese and bake
             for about 10 to 12 minutes. Place tomatoes and avocados on top.

                          "Note - you can add sour cream and cilantro as toppings. "

Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Chocolate

       There was a time ( a couple years ago ) That I ate brown sugar oatmeal with bananas
               every single day. I was slightly obsessed and it made me feel full all day.
          Fast forward 2 years later. This oatmeal is my new obsession and it's amazing.

                                                  Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Chocolate

                                                               3 cups quick cooking oats
                                                               1 cup packed brown sugar
                                                               2 teaspoons baking powder
                                                               1 teaspoon salt
                                                               1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
                                                               1 teaspoon vanilla
                                                               2 eggs
                                                               1 cup milk
                                                               1/2 cup butter, melted
                                                               1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
                                                               1 banana plus one for garnish

                   1) In a large bowl combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and
                    salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and butter. Stir into oatmeal
                    mixture. Add in banana and chocolate chips.
                   2) Spoon into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
                 
                                   Serve with milk additional banana and chocolate chips.

Crumb Coffee Cake

                 If you love coffee cake as much as I do, you will love this delicious from scratch
                 cake. Light, moist and extra good served with a great cup of coffee. The topping
                 is the real winner, for me. I do double the topping but you do not have to. Either
                 way you will love this. Great for potlucks, church or any day of the week.

                                                                  Crumb Coffee Cake

                                                               1/2 cup butter, softened
                                                               1 ( 8oz) package cream cheese, softened
                                                               1 1/3 cups sugar
                                                               2 eggs
                                                               2 cups all-purpose flour
                                                               2 teaspoons baking powder
                                                               1/2 teaspoon baking soda
                                                               1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                               1/2 cup milk
                                                               1 teaspoon vanilla extract
                                                          

               1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed
               with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and
               fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.

               2) Sift flour and next 3 ingredients, add to the butter mixture alternate with milk
               beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until combined

               after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Pour batter into a -
               greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping.

               3) Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Let cool 20 min before serving.

                                                                    Crumb Topping

                                                                  1/2 cup sugar
                                                                  1/2 cup flour
                                                                  1/4 cup butter
                                                                  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

                     Stir together, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork until
                     mixture resembles small peas. Note that is you like to double the topping
                     you can.

       This is so so good!! It's going to go so well with your morning coffee, tea or cocoa.
                     

Parmesan and Herbs Eggs In a Hole

This is a twist on a classic. All of my family thoroughly enjoy this.

I like to jazz mine up a bit by adding parmesan and herbs. It makes it a little fancy.

I can imagine this as a perfect Valentines Day breakfast or breakfast in bed.

Parmesan and Herbs, Eggs In a Hole

2 eggs

2 slices of bread

2 tablespoons butter

salt and pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese

thyme, basil and parsley -a sprinkle of each

cookie or biscuit cutter

1) Preheat skillet, add butter and melt. Place bread in pan and crack eggs and place

in each hole. Cook on one side and flip. Add spices and parmesan cheese.

Serve with fresh fruit, coffee, juice and the morning paper!

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

There is nothing better than homemade pancakes on a beautiful Sunday morning.

Making pancakes from scratch is very easy and the results are well worth the effort.

These pancakes are light and fluffy. You can add fruit or chocolate chips.The sky is the limit. Valentines Day is coming up, make these for a loved one.

                                                        Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

                                                                   1 cup of flour
                                                                   1 teaspoon salt
                                                                   1 teaspoon baking soda
                                                                   2 teaspoons sugar
                                                                   1 teaspoon vanilla
                                                                   1 egg
                                                                   2 tablespoons butter, melted
                                                                   1 1/4 cups buttermilk

            1) Preheat pan or griddle and grease.
            2) Mix flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Add egg, buttermilk, sugar butter
            and vanilla. Mixx together. Batter with have lumps but be fluffy.
            3) Using 1/3 measuring cup to make your pancakes all the same size. Pour into
            greased skillet and cook about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
             * Note - I usually double the recipe.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

      Do you have company coming over? Do you want to entertain with ease? I sure do.
   Every Sunday I make a special breakfast for my babies and they look forward to it. They
   actually start talking about it on Saturday night. Mom, what are you making for Sunday
   breakfast? There is no greater joy than seeing smiles on your children's faces when -
   they love your food. So rewarding. You will love it, your kids, spouse and guests.

                                                        Cinnamon Roll French Toast

                  2 cans cinnamon rolls with icing
                  4 eggs
                  4 tablespoons butter, melted
                  1/2 cup half and half
                  1 cup maple syrup, plus 1/2 cup for drizzling
                  2 teaspoons cinnamon
                  a dash of nutmeg
                  2 teaspoons sugar
                  2 teaspoons vanilla
               
          1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
          2) Place melted butter in a 9 by 13 baking pan.
          3) Cut cinnamon rolls in to eight pieces. ( reserve icing until the end )
          4) Place cut rolls into the pan with butter.
          5) Mix 4 eggs, half and half, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and nutmeg. Pour
          over rolls.
          6) Pour one cup of maple syrup on top and bake for 30 minutes.
          7) Once rolls are cooked. Drizzle icing on top and serve with extra syrup.

           Note - I microwaved the icing for 10 seconds before pouring on top.

                                               Perfect to serve on Christmas morning!

Spiced Pumpkin Cream Cheese

When I walk into a grocery store when it's Fall and I see pumpkin cream cheese...

my heart goes pitter patter. It wasn't until now that I decided to take matters in

my own hands and make my own this way I can make it all year round.

Sounds good to me. It is so easy and incredibly good. It has a whipped texture

that I love. Buy some of your favorite bagels and pour a cup of coffee and enjoy.

Spiced Pumpkin Cream Cheese

1 (8oz) package cream cheese (room temperature)

1/2 cup pumpkin pie mix

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

a dash of ginger and cloves

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1) With an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until -

whipped. Add your spices and vanilla. Serve with bagels.

Avocado, Egg Toasts with Feta

               Do you have a go to breakfast that you tend to eat a lot of? This is my new
           go to. You can hard boil the eggs ahead of time...to have them on hand. Once you
                try this healthy breakfast you will want it as much as I do. I adore anything
                      with avocados. I look for the chance to add them in everything.
            I used to eat oatmeal and bananas about 5 times a week. I figured I should mix
                          it up. Live a little and add a new breakfast favorite. Enjoy!

                                               Avocado, Egg Toasts with Feta

                                                          Hard Boiled Eggs
                                                               Avocados
                                                                  Feta
                                                        Sour Dough Toast
                                                          salt and pepper

               1) Hard boil eggs. Meanwhile, mash avocado with fork and place on toast and
               season with salt and pepper. Place avocado on toast, top with sliced egg, feta
               and season with more salt and pepper.

             
         

Spicy Sausage, Peppers and Onion Quiche

                      I'm a quiche kinda gal..... I actually love everything thrown in a crust.
             This Quiche is so good and  it's even man worthy. Sausage, peppers and onions,
          now how can you go wrong with that? It would be perfect for a Father's Day Brunch.
               Serve with a side salad and a nice glass of mimosa and you have a perfect meal.

                                                   Spicy Sausage, Peppers and Onion Quiche

                                                        4 hot sausage links, casings removed
                                                              1/2 of a red bell pepper, diced
                                                          1/2 of a orange bell pepper, diced
                                                                     1 onion, chopped
                                                           1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
                                                                  3 garlic cloves, minced
                                                             1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
                                     a dash of garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes
                                                                         salt and pepper
                                                                               6 eggs
                                                                  1/3 cup parmesan cheese
                                                                   1/3 cup cheddar cheese
                                                         1 pie crust, homemade or store bought

                            1) Preheat oven to 375
                            2) In a large frying pan place 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add peppers, onions
                            and sausage. Cook until almost done.
                            3) Add spices, tomatoes and garlic to the mixture cook for another 5 min.
                            4) In a bowl mix eggs and cheeses.
                            5) Heat your crust in oven according to package before adding the filling
                            about ten minutes.
                            6) Take crust out of the oven and add your veggies and meat mixture.
                            Pour eggs and cheese over that and place in oven. Cook for about 40 to 45
                            minutes or until done.