There are a few gadgets that help with quick breakfasts. You can make do without any of these, but it may take more time, which is what we are trying to save here!

* Crock pot
* Bread machine
* Oven you can set to turn on at a specific time
* Griddle that spans two burners on your stove
* Toaster oven
* Blender
* Microwave
* Food Processor

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Comforting eggs



Ready really quickly, nourishing, tasty and soul satisfying

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Breakfast on an English Muffin

VERY quick in the morning, hearty and delicious

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Ham, Tomato, Sourdough Strata


Summer vacation is over, and it is time to start on hearty breakfasts again.  Here is a very quick one to throw together in the evening, then bake while you shower in the morning.


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Monday, June 24, 2013

Healthy Banana Cookies




Amazingly, these can be made with only two ingredients, AND are a good way to use overripe bananas.  Great texture, no added sugar, very good.  I add nuts for a bit of crunch.
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Monday, June 17, 2013

ACL Berry Parfait




We just got back from an American Cruise Line trip, from Charleston, SC to Amelia Island via the Intracoastal Waterway.  Great fun, we hit springtime with azaleas and dogwood blooming (a real treat for Californians - we don't do seasons).  And great food.  Each morning they had this available, and each morning we ate it.  Scrumptious. 

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Scandinavian Oatmeal Pancakes







Hearty, tasty and good for you.  Start the night before, grill in the morning.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Butter Onion and Pepper Quesadillas




I am on a use-dinner-leftovers-for-breakfast kick.  I sauteed, in butter, onions and red, orange and yellow peppers to put over steak, and held some out for this morning.   These quesadillas are so quick and easy to make, and can be varied to your taste.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Taco Scrambled Eggs




Last night we had tacos - a family favorite.  There was just a little bit of everything left - meat, veggies, cheese.  Not enough to do anything with, and the avocados were browning a bit.  So I tossed it all in a nonstick skillet this morning, lettuce and all, sauteed it briefly, then poured 3 beaten eggs over it.  Yummy!

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Nutty Granola





Make this in the evening or on the weekend. Takes 10 minutes or less to stir this together, then an hour to bake.  It is well worth the effort, and makes a LOT of granola.  Very tasty.  I think I will go snack on some now.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Margaret's Almond Cherry Biscotti




These are not the really hard biscotti that cut your mouth, but with the addition of eggs, are firm, but easily eaten.  It makes enough for several meals, and freezes well.  This is my first attempt at biscotti, and my tasters say they are GREAT.  They need to be made the night before - will take over an hour to complete, but will feed you well for a week.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Ham Steak and Rye Cheese Toast



 Quick easy, and one the kids like every time.   The adults too.

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Heath Bits O Brickle Toffee Scones



I was at the grocery store, and spotted the Heath Bits O Brickle with the chocolate chips, and had to have them.  But what to do?  Toffee scones - lovely. And they really re super easy.  Try it!
  If you can't find these, try butterscotch chips instead.

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Eggs on potato pancakes




I am working on using leftovers for breakfast.  In this case, we had mashed potatoes for dinner.  I took the leftovers, shaped them into disks, and put on waxed paper in the refrigerator. The resulting potato pancake with a fried egg was hearty and filling.  My husband REALLY liked it.

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Fruits, Nuts and Cheese




Great for company, or for a weekend morning when everyone is on a different schedule.

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Tropical Overnight Oatmeal





Somehow tropical and oatmeal seem to be an oxymoron, but this is really good, and somehow lighter than most oatmeal    Ready to eat when you want it.    

Monday, March 25, 2013

Lindsay's Cheese Puffs




These are incredibly light and fluffy.  And amazingly easy - even if you aren't a baker, you can do these.  They would serve very nicely as an hors d'oeuvre as well.  

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Croissant and cheese - All Trader Joe's breakfast


A rather French breakfast, fresh baked croissants and cheese, all thanks to Trader Joe's.  I am sorry ifyou aren't close enough to one to do this, so just skip on to the next recipe.  Check here: http://www.traderjoes.com/stores/index.asp for the nearest store. 


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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Apple walnut pancakes


Honey crisp apples and walnuts make these a real treat.

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Blueberry Bread Pudding


Prepare the night before, pop in the oven in the morning, and enjoy the luscious flavors and textures piping hot from the oven.
                          
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Cottage Cheese Honey Walnut Delight




Very, very easy, and lots of contrasts - crispy toast with soft topping, hot base and cold cheese, crunch walnuts, chewy fruit and soft cheese.  And did I mention delicious?

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Monday, January 21, 2013

Walnut Berry Oven Oatmeal





There is something about the tart berries, crunchy walnuts and brown sugar that makes this a sublime concoction.  Way too easy, and ready when you want it. 

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Ham and Cheese Tart




Crisp and delicious, and oh so easy!

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Eggs




 
Creamy, salty, lovely scrambled eggs, with the taste of lox.

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Almond Black Cherry Scones



Almond Black Cherry Scones

These are fairly easy to make, and very tasty.  You can make by hand, in a food processor or in a mixer.  The glaze keeps them fresh, so that cooking them the night before is fine.  And great to take to a breakfast meeting.

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Potato Scramble




Hot and hearty for the dark, cold mornings of winter. 

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Libby's Pumpkin Pie




Dreams of more Thanksgiving dinner.  So, pie for breakfast?  Think of it this way - eggs, milk and vegetables..  What's not to like?  And easy - it was my son's favorite thing to make when he was 8 years old.   I have always used the recipe on the Libby's pumpkin can, and my family likes it best.   I like to make it at night, refrigerate overnight, then serve cold, or warmed in the oven for 15 minutes.
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Fried Polenta



    

A variation on regular pancakes - you fry slices of chilled polenta, and treat them like pancakes, serving with butter and syrup, or fruit, or whatever else you fancy.  They are perfect for a cold winter day, giving you fuel and warmth to take on the day.

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Easy Breakfast Polenta




This is hearty and warm for a winter day.  It is also known by the inelegant name of cornmeal mush, but the Italians co-opted this and called it polenta.  This is enough to serve 4, as well as to have leftovers used for friend polenta - see next week's posting.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal


Lovely plump cherries, vanilla to complement, and a LOT of protein.  And ready to eat when you get up, regardless of the hour.
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Monday, September 17, 2012

Easy Banana Nut Muffins



Stirs up quickly, and excellent complete meal.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Sweet Potato Pancakes




Extra fiber and veggies in your morning pancakes.  Delicious with a  butter/brown sugar topping.

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Pita Cottage Cheese Pizza



A terrible picture that I took – with a face made with raspberries and blueberries.  Small children love this.  So do adults.  Very quick to make, nutritious, and really good. 
 
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Monday, August 20, 2012

Peach Blueberry Rice Pudding



When I use brown rice for dinner, I save out a cup, and make rice pudding the next day.  This one is made the night before, refrigerated, and served cold.  It is luscious with the wonderful produce of summer.  You can rewarm in the microwave if you wish.

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Monday, August 13, 2012

Bagel and Salmon Cream Cheese





Lox and bagels are a favorite of mine.  Sometimes I have a craving for it, and have no good source of lox.  This is a very good substitute.  And nearly instant!

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Monday, August 6, 2012

Dill Feta Scrambled Egg Pita



Yummy, hearty, assembles in minutes.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Deli Chicken, Avocado and Chile Quesadillas



These are so quick and easy to make, and can be varied to your taste. Very tasty, and a different sort of breakfast. 

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Monday, July 23, 2012

Eggs in Tomato Boats






These are quick to make, and with whole grain toast, make a really good meal.  Experiment with  other  herbs and toppings. 

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Easy Peach Cobbler





Ah, the peaches are wonderful this time of year, and this is a great use for them.  Great for dessert as well.  I make it the night before, and serve at room temperature the next morning.  

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Strawberry Scones




I found myself with some ripe but pretty crunchy strawberries, and was wanting scones, so these were born.  And I love them. 

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Whole Grain Raspberry Breakfast Bars from Driscoll


I got this recipe from the Driscoll web site: http://www.driscolls.com/recipes/view/2788/Whole-Grain-Raspberry-Breakfast-Bars  They are delicious, easy to make, and kids and adults both love them.  I make them the day before, and just serve at room temperature the next morning.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Eggs in a Ham Cup


Put together the night before, bake first thing in the morning.  Hearty and easy. And, needless to say, really tasty
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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Caramel Pecan Raspberry Muesli


Muesli is a dish found on European breakfast buffets, particularly in Austria, Germany and the Scandinavian countries.  It is typically served at room temperature.  When made with cream, it is luscious, but insanely high fat and calories.  This version is equally delicious, but very, very good for you as well.  It will stick with you all morning.

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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Cottage Cheese Pancakes


The raspberry guy was at the farmers market this week, with red and golden raspberries, and blueberries as well.  Way too good to resist.  So I stirred up some high protein, creamy, cottage cheese pancakes, and topped them with the berry bonanza.  Really easy and luscious.
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Friday, May 25, 2012

Southwestern Scrambled Eggs - way too easy

This was an accident.  I meant to buy Egg-Beaters, but grabbed the Southwestern version instead.  It has peppers and onions in it.  So I just melted a little butter (or be more virtuous and use olive oil) and cooked the eggs, adding a little pepper.  Yummy, and I didn't miss the yolks at all.  Try it - super easy.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Golden Cornmeal Pancakes


 Hearty, stick to your ribs pancakes.  These are actually better if you make the batter the night before - it is less grainy in texture.  Quick to cook.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Impossible Quiche



This was all the rage in the 70's, a blender concoction that made its own crust when baked.  Surprisingly good, and somewhat modified from the original.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Red Mill Mighty Fine Hot Cereal


 I recently discovered this gluten free cereal at Whole Foods, and it is wonderful.  Serve it with dried cranberries,  chopped walnuts and maple syrup for a wonderful, hearty, filling breakfast.  If you don't have a source for this, you can order it from: http://www.bobsredmill.com/gf-might-tasty-hot-cereal.html

No real recipe for this, just follow package directions.  I use half milk and half water to cook it.  Yummy!