Breakfast

Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal

Posted by Veronique on January 8, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Oatmeal on a cold morning is a personal favorite.  I’ve seen a ton of recipes for Crockpot oatmeal and finally decided to try it.  I’ve tried my own version and it’s worked well on the first try!  The steel-cut oats give the oatmeal fabulous texture and the old-fashioned oats provide the creaminess that’s perfectly soothing on [...]

Soft Boiled Egg

Posted by Veronique on December 29, 2009 at 7:34 am

They say a banana is the world’s most perfect food, but a soft-boiled egg with the right seasoning and a dollop of mayo might just be ‘it’ for me. Directions: Place room-temperature egg in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water so there’s about 1-inch of water above the egg. Put saucepan over high heat.  [...]

Basic Crepe Batter

Posted by Veronique on October 26, 2009 at 6:51 am

This simple batter is best made the day before and refrigerated.  Great stuffed with hazelnut spread and raspberries. Ingredients: ¾ cup flour ¾ cup milk 2 tbs sugar ½ tsp salt 2 tbs vegetable oil 2 eggs Vegetable oil for frying Directions: Stir together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, oil [...]

Breakfast Portobello Mushrooms with Shiitakes

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 5:15 pm

4 medium to large fresh portabello caps 3 Tbs. olive oil 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2 small onion, finely diced 1 cup corn kernels 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup fried, crumbled bacon salt 8 eggs Preheat oven to 400 F.  Place the portobello caps, gill side up, in [...]