Strapatsada (Greek Scrambled Tomato Eggs) Strapatsada, the famous Greek scrambled tomato eggs can be made with 3 basic ingredients: olive oil, tomatoes, and eggs. Most often, the dish includes Feta cheese and onions and/or garlic. Most Greek families have a variation of this dish. My uncle used to make this dish when he wanted…
Breakfast
High Protein Egg Bake
High Protein Egg Bake If you are looking for a new breakfast item that is filling and low carb, this is it. This tasty high protein egg bake with cottage cheese, sausage and bacon will keep you full for hours. Check out my other keto-friendly, low carb options. Ingredients for the high protein egg bake…
Sfougato (Greek Zucchini and Feta Breakfast Casserole)
Sfougato Sfougato is a Greek zucchini, feta cheese, and egg breakfast dish that is baked in the oven. It’s similar to a crustless quiche. The texture is light and fluffy. If you like zucchini, you’ll love this dish. Ingredients 3 Zucchini 1 cup diced onion 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt, split 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin…
Upside Down Apple Tarts
Upside Down Apple Tarts If you are looking for a simple recipe to make with one or two extra apples and some puff pastry, this is it. These Upside Down Apple Tarts are delicious and easy to make. Puff pastry is one of my favorite staple ingredients to keep in the freezer just incase I…
Sausage and Mushroom Quiche
Sausage and Mushroom Quiche Quiches are the quintessential brunch menu item. This sausage and Mushroom Quiche has a rich, delicious custardy filling with eggs, cream, cheddar cheese and gruyere cheese. It’s a perfect item to take to your next potluck, along with my Bacon and Mushroom Quiche. Both are super quick and easy to make…
Cherry Cheese Danish
Cherry Cheese Danish What brunch table is complete without some good Danishes. These Cherry Cheese Danish pastries certainly fit the bill. These rolls are made with puff pastry, sweetened cream cheese, and homemade cherry filling. The puff pastry dough is flaky, crispy and slightly caramelized on the edges. The filling has a homemade cheesecake like…
Bacon and Mushroom Quiche
Bacon and Mushroom Quiche What brunch menu is complete without a good quiche. This Bacon and Mushroom Quiche is the perfect addition to your brunch table. Ingredients/What you’ll need: 1 Frozen Pie Shell. At some point, I might try this with a homemade crust. Today, let’s take the easy way out. 4 slices bacon. I…
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes Pancakes bursting with fresh flavor. That’s how I would describe these blueberry lemon pancakes. These pancakes are sweet, but not too sweet. They are just the right balance between sweetness and tartness. The thing to remember with blueberry pancakes is that you need to look for the best and sweetest fresh blueberries…
Shakshuka
Shakshuka I first came across a recipe for Shakshuka about some years back, when I saw it in an Israeli cookbook. As you probably know by now, I collect cook book from all over the world. So, when I came back from a trip to Israel, I had to have several cookbooks. The thing that I…
Chocolate Pancakes
Chocolate Pancakes Occasionally, I’ll get a craving for some rich delicious chocolate pancakes for breakfast. Unfortunately, not all diners serve chocolate pancakes; and when they do, it’s usually around Christmas or some other holiday where chocolate consumption goes up. What’s more, those box mixes rarely have chocolate pancakes. What’s a chocolate-craving girl to do? Luckily,…
How to Make the Best Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
How to make the best fluffy scrambled eggs Eggs are one of my favorite foods. Almost anything worth eating contains eggs in it. Eggs are great at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. That’s why it’s such a disappointment when you go to a restaurant and get served rock hard scrambled eggs. I’m going to show you…
Denny’s Moons Over My Hammy Copycat Breakfast Sandwich
Denny’s Moons Over My Hammy Copycat Breakfast Sandwich If you love Denny’s Moons Over My Hammy Breakfast Sandwich, this is a copycat recipe that will allow you to make it at home. So, when I go to a restaurant, I usually have a handful of favorite menu items. At Denny’s one of these favorite items…