Breadstick Mini Egg Nests

There are so many simple ideas in the Food Network Magazine and this one is perfect to make with the kids or if you want a quick bread to have on your table.  I changed it slightly by adding the sugar decorations. There are different ways you can color your eggs besides using the “traditional … Continue reading

Cooking Tidbits – Is an Egg Fresh?

Do you ever wonder if an egg is fresh?  I tried this experiment awhile ago and thought I should share it.  I will be posting a number of “draft” recipes such as this one to clean up my files. I have way to many “drafts” and I need to decide what to do with them … Continue reading

Eggs En Cocotte Two Ways

This is a French dish named for the ramekins in which the eggs are cooked.  This is a recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma that I would prepare for breakfast.  See Kitchen Gadgets – Breakfast Pan.  This dish added a nice variety in our breakfast menu.  I have provided 2 versions of this recipe.

Frittata With Leeks, Potatoes and Gruyere Cheese

I love to serve frittatas for breakfast using a special pan (see Kitchen Gadgets – Frittata Pans).  They are very similar to omelettes and this version is very tasty.  You can substitute any Swiss cheese for the Gruyere but it does add a savoriness without overshadowing the other ingredients.