Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Bacon Egg Biscuit Sandwich



Who needs take out when you can this baby at home?

MGG loves to stop off at the golden arches for a quick breakfast whenever we travel.  He adores the convenience of a sausage muffin or an egg sandwich.  But sometimes you want to have a quick breakfast, one that you can take on the go, or not!

To surprise him I whipped up this little baby.  He was in heaven!  It was helpful to have made some homemade biscuits the day before so half the meal was already done.  You can find my recipe for fabulous biscuits right here.  

The rest is just as easy.  Cook up some bacon.  Make some scrambled eggs, add some American cheese and there you have it.  Put it all together and you can serve it hot, or wrap it to go.  MGG just loved them, he asked for two!



So next time you think of running to the local joint to grab a quick breakfast sandwich, try mine.  

Bacon Egg Biscuit Sandwich

serves 1

1 Biscuit, cut in half (homemade or store bought)
2 slices of bacon
2 eggs, beaten
dash of milk
salt & pepper
1 slice American cheese

In a small skillet cook the bacon until crisp.  Wipe skillet clean and heat over medium low heat.  Add 1/2 T butter to the pan to melt.  In a small bowl beat eggs and milk together until blended.  Add to the skillet and cook slowly, moving set eggs to the middle so the runny egg runs to the edges.  When almost set shape eggs into a small round disc about the size of your biscuit.  Add cheese and allow to melt.  

Heat the biscuit in the microwave or oven until warm.  Top bottom of biscuit with egg and two slices of bacon.  Top with top half of the biscuit.  Serve.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Father's Day Dinner: Steak!!!




I was lucky enough to spend 20 years with my father but sadly he is no longer here for me to celebrate him on Father's Day.

If he were I'd would make him a big juicy steak with all the trimmings, and we'd be sitting around having a few laughs!

You see, my father loved, loved steaks, and he loved to tell stories. Some outrageous stories for sure!  For the steaks, he loved big juicy T-Bones or nice cuts of New York steak...but truth be told he loved any kind of steak.  He sure loved the wonderful flavor of grilled beef and I'm right there with him!

I certainly would pull out all the stops and make him one of two of my favorite dishes.


Menu #1:
Baked Potatoes
Steakhouse Salad
Hot Rolls



Or we would possibly make...


Menu #2
Oven Baked Steak Fries
Garden Salad
Hot Rolls


So Happy Father's Day to all! 
Here are both recipes for you to choose from:

Teriyaki London Broil

serves 6

2 1/2 - 3 lb London broil
1  bottle Organicville's Island Teriyaki sauce (or your favorite sauce)


Marinate the steak in a plastic bag using 1/2 of the bottle of sauce for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally.  Cook on a heated grill pan over medium heat for 12 minutes, turning once. Remove from pan and allow to rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes, tented with aluminum foil.

Slice steak against the grain on an angle.  Serve with your choice of side dishes.



Grilled Flank Steak in an Adobo Tomato Sauce

recipe adapted from Sandra Lee

serves 4

1 7oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 t tomato paste
1 1 1/2 lb flank steak
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper

In a small bowl place 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, reserving chipotle peppers and remaining sauce for another use.  Stir in tomato paste.

Heat grill pan over medium high heat.  Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper.  Cook steak for 8 minutes on each side for medium doneness.  Brush with adobo mixture during the last two minutes of cooking.  Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.  Slice meat against the grain.


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Tex-Mex Salad


Time to put a little zip in your salad!

This salad is another themed one playing on the flavors of the southwest.  I love the flavor combinations that lend a Latin flair.  The spice of the bell peppers, earthiness of the black beans, and sweetness of the jicima.  Altogether this is a wonderful tasting salad.  



I added roasted chicken to amp up the protein aspect and to make this more of a main course meal.  You could also add olive and avocado to the mix if you like.  For the dressing I left it up to you.  Mixing some ranch with some salsa is always a good idea.  Or use a Catalina dressing for a little Latin sweetness.  Most anything will do!



So I hope you enjoy mixing up your salads a little bit.  It makes them more appealing and interesting with different flavors and textures.  It will put zip in your step, or a hitch in your get-a-long!

Enjoy!


Tex-Mex Salad


serves 2

4 cups romaine lettuce
4 oz of sliced cooked chicken breast
1/3 c black beans
1/2 c chopped tomatoes
1/4 c corn
1/4 c sliced red onion
1/4 of a jicama sliced into thin strips
1/4 c yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 T cilantro, chopped
1/4 c grated cheddar cheese
Dressing of your choice

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Drizzle with your favorite dressing.

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