GRANOLA BREAKFAST (NEW RECIPES)

GRANOLA BREAKFAST (NEW RECIPES)

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) rolled oats
1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons good honey
8 to 10 strawberries, small-diced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 pineapple, small-diced
2 cups plain yogurt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

GRANOLA BREAKFAST (NEW RECIPES)


Toss the oats, coconut, almonds, oil, and honey together in a large bowl until they are completely combined. Pour onto a sheet pan and bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring once.

Combine the strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple in a bowl. In 4 ice cream sundae glasses, layer first the fruit, then the yogurt, and the cooled granola alternately until you fill the glasses. Serve with a long spoon.

EGGS BENEDICT (BREAKFAST RECIPES)

EGGS BENEDICT (BREAKFAST RECIPES)

INGREDIENTS :

• 4 English muffins, split in 1/2

• 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

• 4 (6-ounce) beef fillets, split in 1/2

• Essence, recipe follows

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cups water

• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

• Salt

• Pinch cayenne pepper

• 8 eggs, individually cracked into a cup

• 4 egg yolks

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard or other whole-grain mustard

• 1/2 pound butter, melted and warm

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley leaves

EGGS BENEDICT (BREAKFAST RECIPES)

HOW TO MAKE IT :

Preheat a griddle or large skillet. Brush the muffins with the butter. Place the muffins on the hot griddle and pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the muffins from the griddle and set aside. Using a sharp knife, split the fillets in half, horizontally.

Season the fillets with Essence. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the fillets for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside.

In a large skillet, combine the water and vinegar. Season the water with salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Slide 4 of the eggs into the water. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the eggs are set, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Watch carefully and remove the eggs when the yolks are still soft, and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Return the water to a boil and repeat the process with the remaining eggs.

In a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water over medium heat, whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice, water, mustard, and parsley. Season with salt and cayenne. Whisk the mixture until pale yellow and slightly thick. Be careful not to let the bowl touch the water. Remove the bowl from the pot and, while whisking vigorously, gradually add the butter, little by little, until all is incorporated. Season, to taste, with salt and cayenne.

To assemble, place the steaks on the English muffins. Top the steaks with the poached eggs. Spoon the Hollandaise sauce over the eggs. Garnish the eggs with parsley.

EGGS BENEDICT (BREAKFAST RECIPES)



Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

Broccoli with Garlic and Asiago Recipe

Broccoli with Garlic and Asiago Recipe

By Rachael ray

This easy, tasty recipe will have everyone in your house eating broccoli!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 large head broccoli, cut into long, thin spears
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 pound Asiago cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler

 HOW TO MAKE IT :

Simmer broccoli in 1/2-inch boiling, salted water in a shallow covered skillet for 6-7 minutes, until tender. Drain broccoli and remove from pan.

Return pan to stovetop over medium heat. Add EVOO and garlic. Sauté garlic in EVOO for three minutes. Add broccoli spears to the skillet and coat them with the garlic oil.

Transfer broccoli to a serving dish and garnish with curls of Asiago cheese.

Source : Rachael Ray.com 

The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata Recipe

The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata Recipe

By Rachael Ray

This delicious scrumptious strata is so great you might just want to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can prepare this dish ahead of time for a make-ahead meal.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 box organic chopped frozen spinach (10 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3/4 pound bulk spicy breakfast sausage (12 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 pound stale white or French bread, cubed (7-8 cups)
• 12 eggs
• 2 cups milk or half-and-half
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded caciocavallo cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

 HOW TO MAKE IT :

Defrost the spinach in the microwave, and then wring out any excess liquid.

Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the spicy breakfast sausage, then remove the crumbles to a plate. Return the skillet to the heat. Reduce the heat a little and melt the butter. To the skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook to soften, 5-6 minutes. Add the spinach and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Turn off the heat and combine with the sausage bits.

Arrange half of the bread in a casserole dish.

Whisk the eggs with the milk, Dijon and some salt and pepper.

Scatter half of the sausage-spinach mixture over the bread, top with half the cheese, pour over half the eggs; repeat. Cover and store in the fridge.

Bring the strata to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you bake. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F with the rack in the center of the oven.

Set the casserole on a baking sheet and bake uncovered for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.
 
 Source : Rachael Ray.com