SUMMER BREAKFAST! I mean, what is better in the warm-weather, juicy peach-eating months than a stone fruit and cream combo on your breakfast plate? Paired with Lemon-Ricotta pancakes? We've officially died and gone to heaven!
INGREDIENTS: 2 peaches, pitted and sliced 3 plums, pitted and sliced 4-6 nectarines, pitted and sliced Maple Vanilla Mascarpone 8 oz mascarpone cheese 3 Tbsp maple syrup, more for serving 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch salt Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ cup ricotta cheese 1 egg 2 egg whites 1 lemon zested 1 lemon juiced, about ½ cup 1 Tbsp coconut oil, plus more for cooking INSTRUCTIONS: In a small bowl combine mascarpone, maple, vanilla, and salt. Stir well until combined. Place in fridge while you prepare the pancakes. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: ricotta, egg and egg whites, lemon zest and juice, and coconut oil. Gently add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Coat a large nonstick pan with coconut oil, and place over med-high heat. Pour a small amount of batter into the pan and cook until slightly browned and bubbles appear on top. Flip and cook on other side until cooked through. Continue with remaining batter. Serve pancakes with stone fruit, mascarpone, and drizzle of additional syrup, if desired. Annie created this recipe after a long search for the perfect pumpkin muffin! The best part of all is it comes together in ONE BOWL (Nat's favorite two words)!! Less clean-up, and super easy to whip up.
Oh, and P.S. Nat took this photo. Check out our Trading Places video on Youtube! Makes 1 dozen INGREDIENTS: 4 Tbsp butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 (14oz) can pure pumpkin 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice pinch of salt 3/4 cup milk or dark chocolate chips Topping: 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, pumpkin, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix well until fully incorporated. In the same bowl add flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and pinch of salt. Mix just until flour is completely combined. Fold in chocolate chips. In a small bowl combine remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Divide muffin batter into greased muffin tin. Top each muffin with sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes. Allow muffins to cool 5 minutes before removing. Enjoy! Not your mama's frittata! Loaded with flavor and packed with feel-good vegetables - we LOVE this sweet potato version of a simple classic. The curry compliments the sweet potato and kale so well, and it couldn't be any easier to throw together. We could eat this everyday for breakfast (or lunch, or dinner!).
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper ½ cup diced onion ½ cup diced red pepper 1 cup chopped kale 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp grated ginger, or 2 tsp pre-grated from tube ¼ tsp cumin seed 1 tsp curry powder 6 Large eggs ¼ cup half and half 2 tsp cilantro ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and slice sweet potato into ½ inch cubes. Spread out on a lined baking tray and drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently with the spoon. Roast in oven for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is golden brown and tender. While the sweet potato is cooking heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 9-inch cast iron or oven-proof skillet over medium. Add onions and red peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until onions become translucent. Add chopped kale and cook an additional 2 minutes to wilt. Add garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, and curry. Cook 1 minute longer or until garlic becomes fragrant. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together eggs and half and half. Season with salt and pepper. Gently pour egg mixture into the skillet over the cooked onion mixture, and do not disturb or stir. Top with roasted sweet potato, cilantro, and feta cheese. Place in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are just set in the center. Carefully remove skillet from the oven (it will be hot!), and allow to cool a few minutes before slicing. We are officially obsessed with these little pockets of buttery, cheesy, biscuits laced with sweet caramelized onions. Everyone in our families go crazy for these scones! Perfect for a weekend cookout, but equally satisfying for a breakfast-for-dinner meal through the week. Or just for breakfast. Or a snack. And a snack? Ok, all of the above.
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup (1 stick) very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 4 oz gruyere cheese, cut into small cubes leaves from 1 thyme sprig 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 2 Tbsp caramelized onions, recipe below Caramelized Onions 2 small sweet onions 2 Tbsp butter pinch of kosher salt Trim the tip and root from the onions, cut in half and remove the skins. Slice the onion from root to stem into a thin slice. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the onions, and a generous pinch of salt, and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook the onions on low, stirring occasionally, until they’re deep brown. This will take about 30-40 minutes. You don't want the onions to get too dark too quick, so splash a spoonful of water into the pan to prevent burning, if they begin to get dark brown. You want a deep golden brown color at the end. Times vary depending on the pan and stove you're using, but real caramelized onions typically take at least 30 minutes and most of the time up to 45 minutes. For the scones: Place flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter into flour mixture and pulse, about 5 or 6 times, or until butter becomes the size of peas. Add the cheese, thyme, and buttermilk and pulse just until the mixture combines. Add caramelized onions and give one or two additional pulses. Mixture should be a little shaggy, but will come together when you press with your fingers. Add 1 Tbsp buttermilk at a time if mixture is too dry. Turn mixture over onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Pat dough into 1 inch thick rectangle, and transfer to the freezer. Allow to chill for at least 30 minutes. Cut the dough lengthwise into 1 inch strips, then 1 inch crosswise to create squares. Cut each shape diagonally to make triangles. Pull triangles apart just slightly and place tray back into freezer. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to bake. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place baking tray in middle or top rack of oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm slathered with butter, if desired! This is not your everyday recipe! These savory cheese waffles are the epitome of a special occasion dish. Sure to impress, these flavors are bold, fresh, and the perfect way to that special someone's heart.
INTRUCTIONS: Comte waffles, recipe below Poached eggs, recipe below 4 oz prosciutto 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced Optional: smoked pepper aioli, recipe below For the waffles: 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp kosher salt 1 ¾ cups whole milk 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs 1 Egg yolk 2 cups shredded comte or gruyere cheese 1 Tbsp chives, diced Fresh cracked pepper In large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together milk, butter, eggs, and yolk. Pour the milk mixture into the flour and stir just until combined. Fold in cheese. Heat waffle iron and spray or butter both sides. Add batter carefully and cook until golden brown. Serve immediately with maple syrup, if desired. For the poached eggs: 6 medium eggs 2 tsp white vinegar Add vinegar to a medium pot of water and bring to a boil. Once the water begins to boil turn the heat down to medium-low to keep a slight constant simmer, but not boiling. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Using a long spoon create a whirlpool with the simmering water, stirring in one direction until it’s spinning around. Carefully drop the egg into the center of the whirlpool. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes or until whites have cooked completely and yolk is still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon. Season with salt and pepper. For the aioli: 2 egg yolks ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 small smoked pepper from jar or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ½ lemon, juiced ½ - 2/3 sunflower oil or mild oil Salt Combine the egg yolks, mustard, garlic, pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl or food processor. If using a bowl, whisk together until smooth and creamy. Very slowly drizzle in the oil in a thin stream while whisking vigorously, or if using a food processor process on high. Be sure to take your time as the sauce will break if you pour the oil too fast. Once oil is incorporated completely and sauce is smooth and creamy season with salt and pepper. |
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