Eggs
Rocky Mountain Toast
Breakfast by Brother Dave My brother, David, makes this breakfast, which I always thought was such a great idea. If you are feeling extra fancy or romantic, you can use a heart shaped cookie cutter. Rocky Mountain Toast Serves 1 2 tsp butter 1 egg 1 slice bread Melt butter in skillet. Press the mouth […]
Continue ReadingClassic Eggs Benedict
This scares me! I saw an episode of MasterChef hosted by Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich. The contestants were each given a basket of ingredients and told to make Eggs Benedict in 30 minutes. This challenge would send me around the bend. I wouldn’t have made it to the show, but if I had, I […]
Continue ReadingCajun Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Pasturizing a raw egg Since the following recipe has raw eggs in the dressing….. RAW EGG WARNING The American Egg Board states: There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. To Make […]
Continue ReadingIn Memory of a Truly Elegant Woman
One of my fondest memories of college, was being invited to my roommate’s home for the weekend in Brooklyn. We would pile in her car with the broken front seat with our bags of dirty laundry. Her parents were wonderful. Her mother was the director of the Joffrey Ballet in New York – an incredibly […]
Continue ReadingSavory Red Pepper And Onion Matzo Brei
In Memory of a Truly Elegant Woman One of my fondest memories of college, was being invited to my roommate’s home for the weekend in Brooklyn. We would pile in her car with the broken front seat with our bags of dirty laundry. Her parents were wonderful. Her mother was the director of the Joffrey Ballet in […]
Continue ReadingBacon, Mushroom & Potato Strata
Brunch To me, this is the perfect brunch meal, because it can be made the night before. Bacon, Mushroom & Potato Strata Serves 6 to 8 4 large fingerling potatoes 6 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped 1 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms 1 Tbs minced garlic Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 large […]
Continue ReadingBacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Devilishly Good EGG TIPS: Deviled eggs can be made up to 12 hours ahead. Refrigerate, covered. Very fresh eggs can be difficult to peel. To ensure easily peeled eggs, buy and refrigerate them a week to 10 days in advance of cooking. This brief “breather” allows the eggs time to take in air, which helps separate […]
Continue ReadingSpaghetti Frittata
You’ve heard elevator music, but have you eaten the food? My husband, Eric, was in the elevator on the way up to his office and saw this recipe on the “elevator” TV. He said it looked good, so here it is, a recipe to elevate your day. […]
Continue ReadingPuffy Chile Relleno Casserole
Christmas Catering…. My last catering gig before Christmas – making 4 main dishes to serve 8 people for a good friend. Here is one of the recipes. Puffy Chile Relleno Casserole Serves 8 2-3 cans (7oz each) whole chiles 4 corn tortillas cut in wide strips 1 lb Jack cheese, shredded 1 Large tomato, sliced 8 […]
Continue ReadingBreakfast Casserole with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, & Goat Cheese
Do you deliver? Yes, I do! I am delivering a brunch tomorrow and am making a strata and a breakfast quiche. The quiche is really good and easy to make, so that you can concentrate on mixing up the bloody marys! Breakfast Casserole with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, & Goat Cheese Serves 8 2 tsp olive […]
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