Sunday, November 10, 2013
Aaaand we're back :)
Almost 3 years since I've recorded a recipe here :) Better late than never right? Interesting things coming soon :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast
I've never been a big breakfast person, usually I skip it (yea, I know! Bad) or have something quick. I don't especially like sweet things for breakfast either so you can probably guess that French toast is not my favorite thing. I do love cooking breakfast for others though, and french toast is one of my husbands favorites.
Ever since Thanksgiving I've been on the lookout for a good loaf of brioche bread, you can special order if from Whole Foods bakery, but really, I'll never plan that far in advance. I saw these rolls and decided they would have to do for now. After dinner, there were still 4 leftover and the though of having them again, wasn't really appealing to me so I decided to get creative. The french toast recipe can be used with any bread or topping you want, this is what we had.
Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast
Ingredients:
2/3 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
2 tbl agave nectar or honey
salt
2 Brioche Rolls, cut in half
Butter
Chocolate hazelnut spread (I used Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, check them out! I use their Honey Almond butter on my oats in the morning)
Process:
Mix together milk, eggs, agave nectar and add a small pinch of salt. (I like to make this the night before, somehow I feel like it comes out way better when I do this)
When ready to cook, dip the bread into the mixture & soak for about 30 seconds on each side then let sit (on a plate or cooling rack) for minute or two to absorb the mixture completely.
Heat a saute pan over medium low heat and melt about a tablespoon of butter. Put two pieces of bread in the pan at a time & cook 3 min on each side (needed a bit longer since it was thick bread).
Serve with Chocolate Hazelnut spread, I sliced mine in half again and spread the nut butter in there. It got all nice and melty.
I think if this keeps up, I might become a breakfast convert!
Ever since Thanksgiving I've been on the lookout for a good loaf of brioche bread, you can special order if from Whole Foods bakery, but really, I'll never plan that far in advance. I saw these rolls and decided they would have to do for now. After dinner, there were still 4 leftover and the though of having them again, wasn't really appealing to me so I decided to get creative. The french toast recipe can be used with any bread or topping you want, this is what we had.
Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast
Ingredients:
2/3 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
2 tbl agave nectar or honey
salt
2 Brioche Rolls, cut in half
Butter
Chocolate hazelnut spread (I used Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, check them out! I use their Honey Almond butter on my oats in the morning)
Process:
Mix together milk, eggs, agave nectar and add a small pinch of salt. (I like to make this the night before, somehow I feel like it comes out way better when I do this)
When ready to cook, dip the bread into the mixture & soak for about 30 seconds on each side then let sit (on a plate or cooling rack) for minute or two to absorb the mixture completely.
Heat a saute pan over medium low heat and melt about a tablespoon of butter. Put two pieces of bread in the pan at a time & cook 3 min on each side (needed a bit longer since it was thick bread).
Serve with Chocolate Hazelnut spread, I sliced mine in half again and spread the nut butter in there. It got all nice and melty.
I think if this keeps up, I might become a breakfast convert!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Broccoli Meatballs
Growing up in a large Italian family, Spaghetti and Meatballs is pretty much a staple food. Since the switch to a vegetarian diet, meatballs has been something I had yet to find a great replacement for. This started off as a recipe for more of a broccoli ball, (think risotto balls) for an appetizer, but when the came out of the oven, inspiration hit! I served them up with a big pot of penne and red sauce.
Broccoli Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup broccoli, steamed & chopped
1 egg
water if necessary
Process:
Preheat oven to 450°
Cook broccoli and chop into small pieces. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. If the mixture is too dry to form, add a bit of water. Using your hands, form into golf ball size meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
Bake at 450° for 5 minutes, flip and bake another 3 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce combination!
Broccoli Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup broccoli, steamed & chopped
1 egg
water if necessary
Process:
Preheat oven to 450°
Cook broccoli and chop into small pieces. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. If the mixture is too dry to form, add a bit of water. Using your hands, form into golf ball size meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
Bake at 450° for 5 minutes, flip and bake another 3 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce combination!
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