Thursday, September 15, 2016

Eggs!  Eggs!  Eggs!  Our dozen chickens and giving us lots of eggs!  I'm posting some recipes that I want to try that use multiple eggs!

Smoked Sausage and Caramelized Onion Frittata

Ingredients
·  8 extra-large eggs
·  2 tablespoons heavy cream
·  1 cup grated Baby Swiss cheese
·  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
·  1 tablespoon unsalted butter
·  1 small onion, diced
·  2 cups diced smoked sausage
·  1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for finishing top
·  1/4 cup sour cream
·  1 bunch chives, chopped

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper until foamy. Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the sausage and cook thoroughly to caramelize the onions. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Pull the edges away from the sides of the pan with a spatula so the eggs flow to the bottom of the pan.

When Frittata is half set, transfer the pan to the heated oven. Bake for 10 minutes until puffed and golden. Shower with grated Parmesan and serve garnished with sour cream and chives.

Baked French Toast Casserole

1 (1-pound) loaf French bread
9 large eggs
1-cup sugar
1-tablespoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups milk
1-tablespoon vanilla

Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking pan. Slice the French bread into 1 inch thick slices and arrange the slices, overlapping in pan.

Beat the eggs with the sugar, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk until very well combined. Add milks and vanilla and beat to combine.

Pour egg mixture over bread making sure all pieces get coated.  Spooning some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350° and bake for 45 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve hot with Maple Syrup or dust with powdered sugar.

SPINACH POM POMS 
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
2 c. herbed stuffing mix, crushed
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Dash nutmeg
6 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. butter, softened
 
Thaw spinach, drain, squeeze out all excess moisture. Place in medium bowl, blend in remaining ingredients. Shape into balls the size of walnuts (about 60). Refrigerate or freeze. Before serving, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot. Drain on paper towels.

INGREDIENTS:

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F)

6 egg yolks

3 eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


1 egg

1 pinch salt


DIRECTIONS:


In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in the yolks, 3 eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Add about 3-1/2 cups of flour to make a sticky dough.


Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead with remaining flour until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to oil the entire surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Place in a warm place until double in size, about 1-1/2 hours.


Punch down the dough, and divide into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 12 inches long. Braid the three strands together, and seal the ends. Place the bread on a greased cookie sheet. Beat the remaining 1 egg with a pinch of salt; brush onto bread. Let the bread rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.


Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush the bread with egg-wash again.


Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Monday:  Labor Day!  Eating out....
Tuesday:  Carne Asada Fajitas
Wednesday:  Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork over Rice with Naan and Green Salad
Thursday:  Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken over Penne Pasta with Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Pancakes and Eggs
Sunday:  Kalua Pork, Skinny Hawaiian Slaw, Hawaiian Rolls and Greens

Monday, August 22, 2016

Today was my first day back to school.  Yes, you read that right.  I have returned to school.  I have moments that I wonder if my sanity is compromised.  But I'm actually really excited (and a bit overwhelmed).  Good times this year as I finish some pre-requisites (because I got my Bachelors Degree more than 10 years ago), and then I hope to start my Masters Degree in Social Work in the fall of 2017.  As such, there will be many crockpot and easy meals in the upcoming months.  But I'm determined to still cook and have healthy family dinners each night.   Here's to becoming a better me!

Monday:  Lemon and Sage Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots, Sliced tomatoes with fresh basil, and Cinnamon Rolls
Tuesday:  Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Rainbow Vegetable Cream
Wednesday:  Zippy Chicken and Corn Chowder with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Thursday:  Zesty Horseradish Meatloaf, Garden Veggie Medley and Rolls
Friday:  Mom's Night off :)
Saturday:  Nachos Supreme
Sunday:  Lasagna, French Bread and Green Salad

Monday, August 1, 2016

Monday:  BBQ Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Salad, Fruit and Zucchini Bread
Tuesday:  Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Breadsticks and Fruit
Wednesday:  Tacos
Thursday:  Rosemary Couscous Salad with Grilled Salmon
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Grilled Cheese and Soup
Sunday:  Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, and Sweet Dinner Rolls

Monday, June 20, 2016

I love SUMMER!   And summer nights are my favorite!  Father's day was great.  We grilled Costco's seasoned tri tip and it was fabulous!  Definitely going to be a Father's Day tradition around here!
Here's my menu for this week:
Monday:  Stromboli, Green Salad and Fruit
Tuesday:  Fish Tacos
Wednesday:  Young Men's BBQ
Thursday:  Stroganoff (using leftover tri tip) with Egg Noodles and Steamed Vegetables
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Mini Pizzas
Sunday:  Dinner with the Wall Family

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Summer is here!  Yahoo!  Here's my menu this week:
Monday:  BBQ with friends
Tuesday:  Tacos
Wednesday:  Croque Monsieur with Tomato Soup
Thursday:  Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce and BBQ Chicken with Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Orange Chicken, Rice and Stir Fry Veggies
Sunday:  Rosemary Ranch Chicken with Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Salad and Fruit

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Monday:  BBQ with family--Chicken bacon sausage, burgers and sides
Tuesday:  Spicy Honey Chicken with Alfredo Pasta and Green Salad
Wednesday:  Baked Potato Bar
Thursday:  Grilled Honey and Ginger Marinated Flank Steak with Buttermilk Biscuits, Fruit and Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Sloppy Joes with Chips and Veggie Tray
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends