Archive for the 'Breakfast' Category

Quick Corned Beef Hash

The country club in the town where I grew up served an awesome brunch.  Every time I went there I would get corned beef hash.  The corned beef hash was not that minced mush looking stuff you get at some restaurants or out of a can.  They used big roasted potatoes, fresh corned beef, and […]

Blue Cornmeal Pancakes

We have the great luxury of living near the War Eagle Mill. They have a fabulous selection of organic whole grains. This past weekend we took the kids there to see the operating water powered grist mill, which they were fascinated by. We bought a whole bunch of the grains. We […]

Challah: Take 2

Yes, I’ve made challah before, and now I’ve finally come to a recipe and process that is to all of our liking.
Ingredients:

1 c. lukewarm water
3 envelopes yeast (totaling 2 TBSP + 3/4 tsp. yeast)
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. lukewarm water
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 TBSP salt
3 large eggs
8-10 c. bread flour
1 egg for egg wash

Directions:

In […]

Cardamom-Lime Sweet Rolls

This recipe is from the Jan/Feb issue of Cooking Light. I was very intrigued by the flavors, so I made them this afternoon. First off, the last few times of made breads, I’ve been having trouble getting the dough to rise, and this time was no exception. The dough rises twice in this recipe, and […]

Hashbrowns: Smothered and Peppered

We love our hashbrowns smothered (with onions) and peppered (with jalapenos).  Last night we had breakfast for dinner, and I made my smothered and peppered hashbrowns, and they were delicious!
Ingredients:

Olive oil
1 onion, sliced thinly
1/4 c. sliced pickled jalapenos (you can chop them up if you like)
Frozen hashbrown potatoes (the kind that have not been fried […]