Using a blender, mix 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, ¾ tsp cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 ½ ripe bananas (reserve the remaining half-banana for garnish). Pour mixture into a shallow dish, then dip a slice of bread (here, thinly sliced ciabatta) into the mixture, coating each side (the recipe calls for 6 slices, but… Continue reading Banana french toast
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Bell pepper egg-in-a-hole
Recipe here: http://simmerandboil.cookinglight.com/2015/03/07/bell-pepper-egg-in-a-hole/ (June 2015)
Matzoh brei
First, break up 1 matzoh into 2 inch pieces, soak in hot water for 1 min, then squeeze out excess water. (To avoid disintegrating the matzoh, I place the broken dry pieces in a handled colander that is nestled in a mixing bowl. Then I pour the hot water overtop, covering the matzoh pieces. When… Continue reading Matzoh brei
Omelette with caponata
I decided to try something with last night’s Italian caponata (that recipe is here: piglettedc.wordpress.com/2015/03/27/italian-caponata-in-a-wide-high-walled-and/). Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Scramble eggs (I use half whole eggs, half egg whites) with some milk, then pour into skillet. Cook on medium-low, pulling in sides and spreading liquidy egg to the edges. When nearly… Continue reading Omelette with caponata
Blueberries and milk sprinkled with vanilla-infused sugar
Blueberries and milk sprinkled with vanilla-infused sugar. During my childhood, my mom loved having blueberries with milk - and lots of sugar. I tried it this time with homemade vanilla-infused sugar (see recipe below), and it tasted great. (Sept. 2013) Vanilla-infused sugar: Place a whole vanilla pod in a seal-proof glass jar, then pour sugar in… Continue reading Blueberries and milk sprinkled with vanilla-infused sugar
Dutch apple pancake
Preheat oven to 500. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 large (or 3 small) apples (here, Gala). Heat 4 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large (10") cast iron skillet, then saute the apple slices in it until soft. Separately, mix together ½ cup flour, ½ cup milk, and 3 eggs. Pour the batter over the… Continue reading Dutch apple pancake
Italian-style eggs in a nest
I woke up with a sudden craving for this breakfast dish from a scene in the film, Moonstruck. It involves two components: marinara sauce and an egg fried in a slice of bread. First, the marinara sauce: I had to improvise here with whatever we had in our pantry and balcony garden. Heat olive oil in a… Continue reading Italian-style eggs in a nest
Mrs. Tasca’s pumpkin nut bread
Preheat oven to 350. Combine 3 cups sugar, 1 cup neutral vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cloves, and 1 tsp salt. When well-mixed, use an electric blender to fold in 1 cup canned pumpkin, 2/3 cup water, 2 tsp baking soda,… Continue reading Mrs. Tasca’s pumpkin nut bread
Sausage, leek, and tomato frittata
Saute 1 large link (about 1/4 lb) uncooked hot Italian sausage (we used Whole Foods' mix of pork and chicken, with casings removed) until browned, then let cool and set aside. Separately, lightly mix 3 eggs with 1 cup low-fat milk, then fold in 3 oz shredded Gruyere cheese, 3 sprigs thyme (leaves only), 3… Continue reading Sausage, leek, and tomato frittata
Cinnamon pear tea bread
Cream 1 stick butter (room temperature) and 1 cup sugar, then add 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract until lightly beaten. Separately, sift together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp each baking powder and baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp. Little by little, fold the dry mixture and 1 cup sour cream (here, 7 oz plain… Continue reading Cinnamon pear tea bread
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