Egg, Bacon, and Cheese Breakfast Ring

Looking for the perfect breakfast that will please the whole family?  Look no further!  This easy and delicious start to the day will be a great hit on Christmas morning with all ages!

Ingredients

1 can crescent rolls
5 eggs
1/4-1/2 cup cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon
Parchment paper

Directions

1. Cook bacon according to manufacturor's directions.
2. Scramble eggs.
3. On a pizza pan covered in parchment paper, lay the crescent rolls in a star formation.
4. Place cooked bacon in a circle around the center of the ring.
5. Place half of the scrambled eggs on top of the bacon, add half of the shredded cheese.
6. Add the remaining scrambled eggs and cheese.  Top with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fold the pointed tips of the crescent rolls into the center, pressing all of the points and sides together with fingertips.
8. Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes or until crescent rolls are slightly brown.

9. Enjoy with hashbrowns and a glass of orange juice (or mimosa)!!
(Recipe adapted from: navywifecook.com)

Serves 4-5 people

TIPS

- Replace bacon with sausage meat or add hot sauce for an extra tang!


Bon appétit!

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Remember the fresh ham I baked and then froze into portions for later meals?? (see 17 August post)  Cooked ham or chicken is also great for a mountain of other dishes, including quiche.   I used a frozen pastry case, but you can make your own from scratch if you're a pastry cook.  I never realized how truly quick and easy a quiche is to make.  Simply add a healthy salad and a slice of crusty bread and dinner is ready!

Inredients

1 pie crust
6 eggs
1/4 cup cheese, shredded
1/4 cup ham, diced
2 slices onion, diced
2 spring onions, chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
3 slices red or green pepper, diced
Spices to taste ie parsley and basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Chop and dice all vegetables.  Cook in frying pan on medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly brown.
2. Beat eggs in large bowl.  Add all other ingredients, including cooked vegetables.
3. Mix well and pour into pie crust.  Bake at 400F for 20-30 minutes or until set.

TIPS

- Pie crust takes about 30 minutes to defrost and can be found in the freezer section at your local grocery store.
- Add as little or as many vegetables as you wish. 
- For a little less cholesterol, substitute up to three eggs with 1/4 cup cholesterol-free liquid egg per egg.
- For an extra creamy quiche, add about 1/4 cup cream to the egg mixture.

Bon appétit!

Cabbage with Nuts and Cheese

Did you know that cabbage can help fight infections, assist brain function and the nervous system, and has more vitamin C than an orange??  Who knew this bland veggie could do such wonders for your body and your health!  With all of this in mind, I decided to whip up a fast and very healthy meal after a long day at the office.

Ingredients

1/2 head white cabbage 
1/2 bell pepper
1 stick celery,chopped
1/4 onion, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup black mustard seeds
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts

Directions

1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in frying pan until steam rises from oil.
2. Stir fry all vegetables for approximately 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
3. Add black mustard seeds and peanuts.
4. Remove from heat and add shredded cheese.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Enjoy with a glass of your favorite white wine.
(cabbage facts from organicfacts.net)

Serves 3-4 people

TIPS

- Add additional vegetables as you wish.
- Add sliced ham.
- Black mustard seeds can be purchased inexpensively from Indian and Pakistani stores.  Sesame seeds can be used instead, and make for a different flavor, or the seeds may be omitted altogether.

Bon appétit!