Rice Pudding

This was a request from my sister Stacy.  You know when you just get a hankering (is that even a word?) for something and it just nags at you till you have it?  Well, she had that and I made her some so she'd satisfy that need.  And it turned out so well.  The raisins just give it a little pop that rounds it out nicely.

Egg In A Basket

I've always taken for granted how easy this is to make.  Until the other day I found several sites listing it as a recipe and showing how to make it.  I suppose there are people out there that have never heard of this but it's just one of those things I grew up on and have enjoyed all my life. Around my house we call it Egg in a Basket.  I've also heard of it called Egg in a Hole. Which actually makes more sense.  But mine is more girly so I'm sticking with it ;)

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Orange Glazed Cinnamon Rolls

Oh.My.Goodness!  If I'd known these were going to turn out so well, I would have drug myself out of bed earlier this morning to make them sooner!  But, no, when that alarm went off at 7:30 this morning I groaned, threw the blanket over my head and said not a chance.  That lasted about five minutes, before my sister, whom I'd promised to make the cinnamon rolls for, came into the room.  Yeah, I'm a sweetie.;)  But not half as sweet as these turned out.  You'll be licking your lips...and fingers.

Tropical Morning Crepes

These crepes are so easy to make, and since I cram as many new recipes into each monthly planning as I can, it can take a little bit to work them back into the schedule.  And boy is my family happy to see them on the breakfast table.  They are very light tasting, and one of my more favorite crepes to make.  

This also makes a really good stand alone dessert even without the crepe.  Just put the filling in a small dish and you're good to go! 

Tomato Olive Frittata

We have our own chicken coop, so some days it feels like a losing battle keeping up with the little guys.  After all, there is only so many eggs you can eat yourself, before you have to start giving them away.  And that's what we do.  I'm thankful to have siblings that don't mind taking them off our hands whenever we get behind.  The recipe I made tonight for dinner helped a little in the battle of egg vs. cook.  It is great for both dinner or breakfast.

Eggs and Bacon Bowls

I love these things!! I've been wanting to make them for a long time but never had the courage to grab a roll of bread and rip it's head off.  But then I found this recipe on the web and thought why not?  The picture show doesn't have chives on them, but I've had it both ways and boy is it good!  Also, I've experimented with smaller bread rolls.  It works just as well, just be sure to use small eggs as larger eggs can fill up the bowl to overfull. (I scratched for a good 30minutes on the baked in egg whites on my pan.)

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet potato pancakes are one of my favorite pancake recipes.  They are very sweet and fluffy and I get an added perk by hearing my sister squeal like a little girl when she see's it's on the menu.  If you feel they are too sweet, cut out some of the sugar and that should do it.  I usually serve this with simple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream in a can.  It tastes sooooooooooooooooo good.  And no, I still don't feel that was enough O's ;)

Low Calorie Pancakes

I love pancakes.  The hardest thing about eating healthier is missing out on them.  And now I don't have too worry about that.  With this recipe, you'll enjoy pancakes with lower calories!  Put a few strawberries on top, or a couple slices of bananas and don't forget the simple syrup(which I have a recipe for around here somewhere).

Southern Style Chocolate Gravy

Say it with me: 'choccoooolaaaaateeeeeee'.  Not that I'm a big chocolate fan, or anything....okay that was a lie!  I love chocolate!  It is so yummie and scrumptious!  At the time, we'd been on our healthy eating for about a month, so chocolate withdrawals were pretty evident on our faces at the kitchen table.  The love and adoration when I served this on biscuits was worth the wait!  This recipe is very easy to make!

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions:

• Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar together in a bowl until there are no lumps. 
• Pour the milk into the mixture and whisk until well incorporated. 
• Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until its consistency is similar to gravy, 5 to 7 minutes. (watch it carefully) 
• Remove from heat and stir the butter and vanilla into the mixture until the butter is melted. Serve immediately.

Makes about 12 servings.

Recipe Adapted from a recipe on Allrecipes.com.

Pineapple French Toast

Did you ever wake up in the morning and think "Ohhh I want a tropical type breakfast."?  Well, this is one of those french toast meals that I have made on many occasion.  The combination of honey and pineapples go together perfectly.

Let's throw in one more image to get into the mooood for this recipe:

Okay, that should do it ;)

Pineapple French Toast (Low-Fat)

Ingredients:

• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Fat-free butter spray 
• 4 slices French bread
• 4 pineapple rings
• 4 teaspoons honey

Instructions:

In medium bowl, beat egg whites with wire whisk until light and fluffy. Then beat in pineapple juice and cinnamon; mix completely.

Spray butter on nonstick griddle until it sizzles. Dip 1 slice bread in
egg mixture. Place on griddle and cook until browned on both sides. About 1 to 2
minutes each side. Repeat until all bread is cooked.

Top with pineapple ring and 1 teaspoon of honey.


Servings 4.

Recipe adapted from a recipe on Mr. Breakfast.

Strawberry Banana Omelets

Now I love looking through the mighty internet for recipes.  There are hundreds of thousands and I barely scrape the tip of the iceberg when looking.  I have a stack of recipes I have yet to try out that is about two inches thick...and yet I keep printing and collecting, slowly putting them on the menu each month.  I'll probably make a dent er...by about 2021.

I'm a monthly menu person.  It gets my month all planned out in advance so I don't have to worry what's for dinner every day.  Now that doesn't mean I don't fudge once and a while and cancel a breakfast or dinner to make way for a new recipe I just HAVE to try.  As a matter of fact, this recipe was just such a case.  I hope you'll enjoy it just as much as my family does.