Before today, I had never made a muffin using white chocolate and good LORD are they tremendous! That wonderful flavor permeated these moist and absolutely delicious little muffins! These may be a new favorite for me. White Chocolate and Raspberry Buttermilk Muffins 2 c all-purpose flour 2 t baking powder ½ t kosher salt ½…
Blueberry Nut Buttermilk Bundt Cake
This is a traditional blueberry cake recipe I’ve adapted from one my sister has been making for years. It has that classic bit of density that accompanies coffee or tea so perfectly. Blueberry Nut Buttermilk Bundt Cake 1½ c sugar ¼ c vegetable oil ¼ c applesauce 2 eggs ½ t lemon zest ¾ c buttermilk…
Farmer’s Tart
I was totally inspired at the farmer’s market today. Of course, we foodies always are. Today was different though – there were so many things there I’d never seen before and it’s not like I never go – I go fairly regularly. Dragon fruit, Chinese melon, Dominican eggplant WOW! So, I grabbed a huge ruby-red…
Huevos Rancheros
In San Antonio, there is a restaurant called Los Barrios that I used to go to every Sunday for brunch after mass. And I would always order Huevos Rancheros. They served eggs, cooked to order, and topped simply with a little enchilada sauce. Very simple, but delicious. That was my introduction to this very traditional Mexican breakfast….
Better Than a Restaurant Southwest Breakfast Bowl
I woke up this morning craving a breakfast like I would get in a restaurant, so I came up with this breakfast bowl. And it was better than a restaurant! I used veggies from my garden YUM! And it was obviously nowhere near as damaging as what a restaurant would serve. Best of all, it…
Streusel-Topped Cherry Pecan Muffins
I recently made Brandied Cherry Cobbler, but still had some cherries leftover to use up. Someone suggested I make muffins, then also bakery muffins were brought in to my work – I took that coincidence to mean I should make muffins!! It had been a while anyway, so I was due. This was the result…
Whole Wheat French Toast Bake with Blueberry Cinnamon Syrup
I have a 2-yr old son who loves to graze on chips and crackers – unusual, right? Getting him to eat much else is a constant battle. So I came up with this recipe specifically for him. I knew he liked French toast, and this recipe adds in some healthier ingredients (and cuts out others)…
Italian Zucchini Quiche
I made this for brunch one day literally just to use up stuff in the fridge. The result was so delicious! One I will definitely make again (probably for the same reason as this one). Italian Zucchini Quiche 1 Perfect Pie Crust recipe 2 T unsalted butter 1 ½ lb zucchini, shredded (*Note) ¾ c…
Light Coffee Smoothie
Light Coffee Smoothie 1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 banana, frozen 1/2 T freshly ground flax seed 1 t cocoa powder 2 t instant espresso 1 c ice 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (I use EAS Lean15) Just blend 🙂 Note: skim milk + 1T sugar-free vanilla coffee syrup can be substituted for…
Ham, Asparagus, and Broccoli Quiche
Ham, Asparagus, and Broccoli Quiche 1 Perfect Pie Crust recipe 2 T olive oil 2 medium shallots, diced 1 1/2 c asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces broccoli florets – want to end up with 1/2 c finely chopped 1/2 lb ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes freshly ground pepper 1 c skim evaporated…
Cinnamon Applesauce Pancakes
This recipe is adapted from a basic, whole wheat buttermilk pancake recipe from Cooking Light which is one of my all-time favorites. For this recipe, I added cinnamon, vanilla, and applesauce, and cut some of the oil and sugar, to kick it up for my kids and make them even healthier! Cinnamon Applesauce Pancakes 3/4…
Tomato Basil Quiche
I adore this recipe. Honestly, I feel actual affection for this dish. Easy, delicious, pretty, it can even be made a day ahead. Tomato Basil Quiche 1 recipe Perfect Pie Crust 2 c chopped tomatoes 1 t kosher salt 1-2 T fresh basil, sliced into thin slivers (chiffonade) 1/8 t fresh cracked pepper ½ c chopped…
Tex-Mex Egg Burritos
Tex-Mex Egg Burritos 4 flour tortillas ½ lb Mexican chorizo sausage (or can substitute hot Jimmy Dean pork sausage) 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (4.5oz can) chopped green chilies, undrained salsa shredded cheddar cheese Wrap tortillas in foil and put in oven to warm (are also good in fried corn tortillas). Meanwhile, cook sausage…
Sausage and Boursin Pinwheels
I think I seriously need an intervention from my Boursin cheese addiction. These little num-nums are quick to throw together and will make your house smell amazing for breakfast! Sausage and Boursin Pinwheels 1 (8oz) tube Pillsbury crescent rolls ½ lb uncooked Jimmy Dean Hot bulk sausage ~3 oz spreadable Boursin cheese (half a…