I wanted to make my low carb, quick breakfast stir fry meal a little more brunch worthy, so I added an over easy egg. Simply perfect.
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Steamed Greens & Poached Egg
Recently, I've been making more low-carb/low-fat breakfasts and lunches, and a lot of times those meals are featuring greens, veggies and eggs. This time I decided to steam kale, spinach, onions and bell peppers together. Once all the veggies were tender, I gently cracked an egg over the top, poured a bit of water into the skillet to create a little steam, then put the lid on until the white of the egg was just set. Yum! I think this is such a nice, healthy way to start the day, or enjoy a light lunch. :)
Steamed Superfood Veggies & Over Easy Eggs ~ Meatless Monday
To make this super simple breakfast/brunch/lunch/light dinner, I just steam a bunch of ~ chopped kale, baby bok choy, sliced onion, and bell peppers. When they're done, I toss them with some ~ Bragg's, crushed red pepper flakes, minced ginger and cracked black pepper. To complete my masterpiece I crown it with ~ an over easy egg, cooked to crispy-on-the-outside-and-runny-on-the-inside perfection, cut so the yolk runs down into the veggies, then misted with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray and a slash of sriracha sauce. To me, it's a perfect way to make an outstanding low fat, low cal meal, Fat Flush Plan friendly meal ~ just the way I like it!
Spicy Mexican Egg Beaters Omelet ~ Meatless Monday
Sometimes I like to buy Egg Beaters. When I do, I like to make quick omelets with them ~ just shake, pour and cook. (I'm not a fan of them scrambled, blah!...but I do enjoy them in omelets) If I'm really hungry and in a rush to eat, I don't do anything too fancy. I just pour the 'eggs' into a heated/Pam sprayed omelet pan and swirl. When the Egg Beaters are starting to set up, I'll add a slice of Borden Fat Free Pepper Jack sliced cheese (I'm really liking this brand right now) and add some fresh or dried cilantro (depending on what's around) and a Mexican spice blend sprinkled on top. When the cheese is starting to melt and the eggs are set, it's time to eat. When the omelet is folded and on the plate, I'll top it with some salsa, add a bit more cilantro. To finish it off I'll often add a slice of toast to the side and breakfast is served. Start to finish, ready to eat in about 5 minutes. Not enough time for more than a bowl of cereal in the morning you say? Yeah...nope. Not buying it, at least not in my house. I can have it done in the time it takes to make my morning tea...and that's a good thing. :)
Savory & Sweet French Picnic Cake ~ inspired by a recipe from 'The Little Paris Kitchen' cookbook
Not too long ago, I checked out a copy of the cookbook ~ The Little Paris Kitchen ~ from our local library. It's a charming cookbook that was written by a Brit named ~ Rachel Khoo ~ who now lives in Paris. I truly enjoyed reading about all the back stories on the recipes, how the cookbook came to be, as well as looking at all the beautiful photos of Rachel out-and-about in Paris. Yeah, I'm one of those people, one who reads cookbooks like other people read novels. :)
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One of her recipes that called out to me was for a savory, yet slightly sweet, 'picnic cake' called ~ Sausage, Pistachio & Prune Cake. I know it sounds kinda odd, but after reading her comments about it, I just had to make it in my kitchen, too. I tinkered with the recipe just a bit... I cut the oil in half by using water to replace half the oil (with no loss of flavor or moisture); I used chopped ham, bell pepper and onion instead of the amount of salami called for; I replaced 1/3 cup of wheat flour with soy flour, to get a little more protein in the cake; skipped the nuts; and I only used half of the amount of chopped dried plums (I like calling them that instead of prunes, prunes just sounds so ~ ugh! :) The cake came out with a beautiful golden crust and was excellent. Roy thought it was like eating a quiche, but in a slightly sweet, cake/loaf form...and I'd have to agree. We enjoyed it for a light lunch, with a garden salad and fresh fruit. I also had it for breakfast the next day, too ~ Yummy! Even my son liked it. He was a bit hesitant at first, but after a few bites he really got into it and promptly asked for seconds. So, if you're looking to do a little foodie armchair traveling, give this book or recipe a try ~ Bon Appétit!
Apple Mug Muffin ~ ready in 2 minutes
This evening, I was looking around on Pinterest and saw a pin for this recipe, that came from the blog ~ Civilized Caveman. It was for an ~ Apple Mug Muffin ~ a quick microwave recipe that's ready in 2 minutes. The photo looked good, it was for a single serving, the recipe was gluten-free, there was no added refined sugar, it said it was good for breakfast or dessert, I was hungry and I had most of the ingredients...so, off to the kitchen I went.
I did make a couple of substitutions ~ replacing 1/2 the coconut oil (I actually used melted Olivio Coconut Oil Spread) with unsweetened applesauce (to make it a little lower in fat); honey for the maple syrup (all outta maple syrup); chopped walnuts/cinnamon for the 'streusel topping' (couldn't be bothered to chop that little bit of apple); and I nuked it in a custard cup instead of a mug (just 'cause I felt like it...shoulda used the mug :) . The resulting 'muffin' was surprisingly good, with a subtle sweetness and flavor. To me, it had more of a substantial cooked 'egg custard' feel to it. I'm a fan of that 'egg-y custard' flavor, so it was right up my alley. Since it uses almond meal instead of flour, it has a denseness that you wouldn't get from a regular microwave-in-a-cup muffin. I think it would make a quick and tasty breakfast...but for tonight, it was my dessert. Yup, real-time cooking in my kitchen! Now, I need to eat dinner ~ tonight was one of those eat-dessert-first kinda evenings. teehee
Superfood Veggie Scramble with Chickpeas ~ Meatless Monday
I had one last 'Little Bessie' egg in my fridge, and I was all set to make a pretty meal. I planned to saute superfood veggies (kale, spinach and 3 colors of bell peppers), getting them ready so I could crack my huge, double-yolk egg on top of their healthy goodness and then poach those two beautiful, mounded yolks (that came out of that one egg) and enjoy my breakfast...
What really happened was that one of the yolks burst when I cracked the egg ~ WAH!! Total bummer! Since I couldn't make what I wanted, I got cranky and just scrambled it all together. Since I was on a roll, I added some chickpeas that were in the fridge for good measure and topped it all with some salsa. It had became a glorious, tasty mess. Not pretty, but it was ~ low fat, low carb, low cal and yummy ~ all the same. Some days chickens, some days feathers...some days cracked yolks. Ya gotta roll with the punches and not let it ruffle your feathers. (tee-hee ~ every pun intended! :) Happy Meatless Monday!
Poached Eggs with Fire Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach ~ Meatless Monday
For a super easy, really tasty and very low carb breakfast, I like to turn to eggs poached right in the skillet with some juicy, sauteed veggies. I'm a huge fan of canned, Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes. When you add them to lightly sauteed spinach and then crack an egg or two on top of the mixture, you can't go wrong. I'm heavy handed with the tomatoes, I just can't get enough of the lightly smokey flavor! I'll sprinkle on some herbs, spices and maybe some chipotle Tabasco sauce, too. I let it all simmer/poach until the egg is almost set, then I cover the skillet with the lid for an extra minute or two, just until the egg white 'sets' on top of the egg ~ then breakfast is served. I think this would also make a great brunch or light lunch/dinner, too. Who says eating low carb has to be boring? Certainly not me! Poached Eggs with Fire Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach ~ what a great way to start your Meatless Monday!
Eating on The Overnight Diet ~ my one week diet update
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| Grilled Tuna with Edamame & Oriental Veggies ~ Using my George Foreman Grill made this meal extra easy to make. |
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| Egg Beater Omelet w/Veggie Chorizo |
Well, it's been one week since I said I was going to try The Overnight Diet ~ here is my post from last week where I talked about trying it. This is my verdict on The Overnight Diet ~ I think the variety of the food is fine, lots to choose from, no sense of deprivation and having a 200 calorie 'treat' once a day was nice. Here are some of the meals I've enjoyed last week, making them up using the food guidelines. The meals were easy to make and there is enough variety to keep you interested...
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| Sautéed Spinach with Walnuts |
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| Steak & Spinach Salad |
But, I've got to say, I only lost 2 pounds. Completely respectable as far as dieting goes and if I were to keep up with it over a few weeks, assuming I continue to have the same results, I'll arrive at my goal. But I must say, The Overnight Diet (at least for me) did not have the 'lose it quick' potential that was mentioned in the Woman's World article that I was hoping for.
When I did the Fat Flush Plan diet in the past, I lost 8 pounds in 10 days, so that diet does (at least for me) give me the ~ Wow! ~ factor I was looking for. All that being said, the Fat Flush Plan diet does have much stricter diet/food guidelines, but for me, that works better for my body type and I get the fast results I'm looking for. So, now I'm back to my old stand-by, the Fat Flush Plan way of eating for the next few weeks, gotta get ready for that beach vacation! Hope you enjoyed my little diet experiment, I had fun doing it and reporting back on the blog. :)
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| Chicken Tenders with Sweet Potato & Steamed Spinach |
Baked French Toast with Stouffer's Harvest Apples
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| Baked French Toast with Stouffer's Harvest Apples ~ What a wonderful way to start your Sunday. We had an assortment of breakfast goodies to choose from, and going back for seconds was a given! |
Our dear family friend, Dick, had us over for a lovely Sunday brunch recently. He laid out an impressive spread of breakfast delights that we all enjoyed! One of the specialities of the day was ~ Baked French Toast with Stouffer's Harvest Apples. He follows this recipe from the Stouffer's website, using his favorite sourdough bread. He likes to prep the French Toast the night before he wants to serve it and then bake it in the morning. That way the bread is fully soaked with the egg mixture and there is one less thing to do the morning of the brunch.
I can't think of a finer way to spend a Sunday ~ enjoying the day with good friends, good food and good conversation. How about you? :)
Desy's Country Potatoes & Cheesy Scrambled Egg Skillet Breakfast
My niece, Desy, recently posted this picture to Facebook. It's a satisfying, home cooked skillet breakfast, full of ~ diced golden fried potatoes, eggs, onions and cheese. It was one of her dad's favorite breakfasts. I asked, and she gave me the recipe, so I thought I'd share it on the blog. (she adds mushrooms, but, her dad preferred his without) Enjoy!
Desy's Country Potatoes & Cheesy Scrambled Egg Skillet Breakfast
serves 3~5
- 6 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 1 small purple onion, minced*
- 4 green onions, minced*
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 6 eggs, well beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- cooking oil
- salt/pepper, to taste
Festive Christmas Eggs ~ A low carb, low cal & low fat breakfast treat!
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| Festive Christmas Eggs ~ Great for the holidays, but they would be wonderful for anytime of year. These are a simple way to eat low carb, low fat and low cal. What a deal! |
My friend, GA, shared a photo link on Facebook of an imaginative way to cook your eggs. It was from the Facebook fan page for ~ Mama Earth Organics. I love the way it looked and decided to try it in my kitchen. They didn't have a 'recipe' listed, just a 4-square photo showing how they did it. Couldn't be simpler ~ take a ring slice of bell pepper; crack an egg in it and cook it until done. Theirs were 'sunny side up' and looks like it had a tomato slice nestled down on the bottom. I just used the sliced bell pepper and the egg, but about half way through cooking mine, I added a little water & covered the skillet with a lid to get a little steam action going ~ so my yolks are still runny, but covered with cooked white on top.
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| This was ready in under 10 minutes. I just love how pretty it looks and you can't beat the carb, fat or calorie count! |
Sure makes for a pretty presentation, perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast or brunch. Actually, they would be great anytime of day and there's no need to only enjoy them during the holidays ~ especially when you're looking for an extra special way to serve the incredible, edible egg. If you'd like to see more cool recipes, stop by the Mama Earth Organics website for more info about their organic food delivery service (in the Toronto area), recipes & such. Enjoy!
Middle Eastern Flavored Scrambled Eggs ~ from Dan's kitchen & The 4-Hour Chef Cookbook ~ Guest Cook Post
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| Middle Eastern Flavored Scrambled Eggs ~ from Dan's kitchen and The 4-Hour Chef Cookbook |
More creative cooking from my friend Dan's kitchen and The 4-Hour Chef Cookbook. (with a little flavor boost from making ~ Homemade Ghee) This time Dan made ~ Middle Eastern Flavored Scrambled Eggs. He served them with the Union Square Zucchini recipe that I shared with you last week.
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| 'The Girls' |
Middle Eastern Flavored Scrambled Eggs with Homemade Ghee ~ from Dan's kitchen and The 4-Hour Chef Cookbook
slightly adapted version
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| This is clarified butter also called Ghee. It is pretty simple to make. You take a couple of lbs of unsalted butter and put them in a slow cooker or sauce pan and warm slowly until it just simmers. Spoon off the milk solids and then strain through a few layers of cheese cloth into a quart jar. The clarified butter can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months. It has a higher smoking point than regular butter and has a distinctly richer flavor than regular butter. ~ (just finished Ghee on the left & cooled and ready for cooking/storage Ghee on the right) |
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| Middle Eastern Flavored Scrambled Eggs and Union Square Zucchini ~ The eggs are flavored with cumin and cilantro. Valuable lesson to making scrambled eggs is slow heat. I used Ghee instead of grapeseed oil (that the original 4-Hour Chef recipe called for) to add some additional richness that these store bought eggs were lacking. (My girls haven't started laying since they moulted.) Great taste, and rich buttery texture. |
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| 'The Girls' ~ dining al fresco |
Chipotle Scrambled Egg Naked Burrito ~ high protein & low carb
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| Chipotle Scrambled Egg Naked Burrito ~ Looking for a high protein / low carb way to start your day? Give this really quick & easy meal a try! |
My stepson, William, is an up & coming actor in Hollywood. Recently he told me about one of the meals he had while on set & I just had to share it on the blog. This originally started out as a breakfast burrito, but by ordering it without the tomato-basil tortilla, it was turned into the perfect high protein / low carb meal. I'm calling my version a ~ Chipotle Scrambled Egg Naked Burrito.
As soon as William told me about it, I was reminded of how I used to get a 'Naked Burrito' over at the restaurant ~ Chipotle's. When they first opened up in Colorado, that's how you asked for a burrito minus the tortilla. (this was before they actually sold salads) The name 'naked burrito' always cracked me up & this is the same method, just for a different meal of the day. Why didn't I think of this for a breakfast burrito before? Thanks for sharing your meal idea, William!
Chipotle Scrambled Egg Naked Burrito ~ high protein & low carb
serves one
Layer all ingredients on a plate, starting with...
- sliced tomatoes
- cooked bacon or sliced ham
- scrambled eggs
- grated cheese (optional)
- shredded lettuce
- sliced avocado (optional ~ I happened to have one in the fridge)
- chipotle salsa (or your favorite salsa/hot sauce)
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| William's original version with maple bacon & La Victoria Chipotle Taco Sauce |
Mini Muffin Frittatas ~ perfect for breakfast or appetizers
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| Mini Muffin Frittatas ~ Rise & shine! These little gems are perfect for breakfast or as an appetizer. Keep some in the fridge or freezer for a quick meal on the run ~ just reheat & serve. |
I was feeling like something a little bit different the day I made these ~ Mini Muffin Frittatas. They were easy to make & J thought they were fun to eat ~ that's always a good thing. I tweaked this recipe, just a bit to use what I had on hand. The recipe lends itself to many variations & using low fat cheese is any easy to cut some of the calories.
Having some already made up in the fridge or freezer makes for a quick breakfast on a school day & these would also make good appetizers. An easy to make food that multi-tasks ~ I like that! :)
Eggy Bread ~ homestyle comfort food for kids & adults...
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| Eggy Bread ~ Homestyle comfort food that is perfect for kids & adults alike. Similar to French Toast, but with fewer ingredients. |
This is real-time cooking in our kitchen today. I've just finished cleaning the kitchen & the dishes are drying. I think it's cool that Roy was showing J how to make this tasty breakfast ~ even though it'll be a while before he's allowed to use the stove. In my kitchen, it's never too early to learn how things are made, even if you are only just watching for now. :)
serves 2-3
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- splash of milk
- 4 slices of your favorite bread
- Pam cooking spray
- butter/margarine
- your favorite syrup
Directions
Preheat non-stick pan over medium heat.
Beat the 4 eggs with a splash of milk.
Dunk the bread in the beaten egg mixture until well coated. If you have any extra egg mixture, just dunk some more bread. :) Spray pan with Pam cooking spray.
Transfer egg-soaked bread slices to pan & cook until golden brown on first side, then flip over to finish the other side. About 1-2 minutes per side, depending on how hot your pan is. When both sides are golden brown, it's done.
Serve with butter & syrup. Enjoy!
Greek Veggie Scrambled Eggs ~ It's all Greek to me!
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| Greek Veggie Scrambled Eggs ~ all the freshness of a Greek Salad mixed with eggs for a perfect breakfast. Low carb, low fat & low cal ~ great for brunch, too. |
Greek Veggie Scrambled Eggs ~ I'm on a Greek Salad kick right now & have been enjoying one every day this week, but I've been using spinach instead of lettuce. (I've been craving spinach, what can I say) I'm lucky that my new next door neighbors, Bill & Cheryl, have been sharing some of their homegrown veggies with us & that makes for a lot of fresh salad fixin's. Tomatoes & cucumbers are so much better when you can just go outside & pick them right off the vine.
So, today I made a hybrid version of a Greek salad & spinach scrambled eggs and came up with a ~ Greek Veggie Scrambled Eggs ~ dish. The meal turned out great! I prepared all the veggies like I was going to make a salad, then I sauteed them in a little olive oil until the spinach wilted. I then added the scrambled egg mixture to the cooked veggies, added some Greek seasoning blend, extra oregano (I like a lot of oregano in my Greek dishes), salt & pepper and finished cooking the scrambled eggs. After I plated it, I added some crumbles of reduced-fat Feta cheese & a few sliced black olives (I ran out of Greek olives, darn it!) ~ and I was good to go!
I'm so glad I have friends who inspire me to come up with unusual combos in the kitchen, especially for a Meatless Monday meal, it makes cooking so much more fun!
Farm Fresh Eggs ~ as close as a little backyard farm
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| Grilled Pork Chops & a Little Bessie egg for brunch ~ this is the perfect way to enjoy one of these fantastic eggs! |
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| Little Bessie |
One of Misty's best egg layers is a little chicken by the name of Little Bessie. Now, Little Bessie doesn't act like a regular chicken ~ she acts like a pet & because of her sweet personality, she is treated just like one of the family. She gets some special privileges & enjoys roaming around with the family when they are in the yard, following whoever happens to be out in the yard with her. She's also been known to roost on a lap, if one becomes available. This is one people-person chicken!
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| Little Bessie & Misty's dog, Able ~ hanging out together in the backyard |
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| a Little Bessie vs. Ex-large egg |
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| one egg with double yolks |
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| Rare double yolk hard boiled egg... |
Thanks for all the fresh eggs Misty & of course you too, Little Bessie!
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