Breakfast

Cranberry Dutch Baby

December 28, 2011 By admin 3 Comments

I hope your Christmas was wonderful. Mine was spent with family. Christmas morning is always at my brothers with my niece and nephews. I love seeing Christmas through their eyes. This week I have been reflecting on the past year and looking ahead. Have you heard of one word 2012? Last year I chose a word, it was fearless and became my theme for the year. I am pondering what this year’s will be. I made this Cranberry Oven Pancake this week. I had a bag of cranberries in my refrigerator. I saw this picture and had the idea to [...]

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Cookings Tips: How To Freeze Waffles (Apple Waffles)

October 21, 2011 By cheri Leave a Comment

Lately I seem to be sharing breakfast recipes. It has been so busy and weekend mornings have been my time in the kitchen. Until last night when I cooked the first recipe from a much anticipated cooked…but more about that tomorrow! I loved Eggo Waffles growing up. I’d pop one in the toaster for breakfast. These days I make my own frozen waffles because they taste so much better and are very cost effective Apples are everywhere right now so I thought “how good would they be in [...]

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Roasted Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Because Meals Matter

October 11, 2011 By admin 4 Comments

I wrote this post as a participant in the Eat Better, Eat Together Balancing Act blog carnival hosted by MealsMatter and Dairy Council of California to share ways families everywhere can make time for family meals that include foods from all the food groups. A list of other registered dietitians and bloggers who are participating in the Balancing Act blog carnival will be listed at the bottom of this post or can be found at MealsMatter. I grew up in a home where we ate dinner together as a family every night. Sunday lunch, after church, we would go [...]

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Eggs, Bacon and Hash Browns Please

October 5, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Breakfast is such an important meal. It fuels our body for the day. On the weekend, when I have more time I like to cook breakfast. My favorite is oven baked pancakes. Lately though I have been trying more egg dishes. This week I went big layering breakfast in one bite in my Eggs, Bacon and Hash Brown Quesadilla. Saute onions and then scramble the eggs into the pan. Layer hash browns, eggs and bacon into a hearty fall breakfast for your family. 1 package of hash browns, cooked crisp 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled 1 tablespoon butter [...]

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Cinnamon Butterscotch Scones

September 13, 2011 By cheri Leave a Comment

When I was attending the She Speaks conference in July, we ate at this cute restaurant, The Pewter Rose. We were served these delicious Butterscotch Scones as an amuse bouche. The restaurant is in the historic South End of Charlotte and occupies the second floor of a turn-of-the-century textile warehouse. It is light and airy with ceiling fans all across the ceiling. It is called an eclectic casual bistro that offers internationally American cuisine. Last time I visited I had a lovely goat cheese salad. Everything on their menu looked delicious and their latest special is to make an mashed [...]

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Baked Figs Over Yogurt and Granola

September 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Today is 9/11 and lot’s of memories of ten years ago. Everyone remembers where we were at that moment. Today on Adventures In The Kitchen I am joined by Skip Lanfried, Global Freedom Pastor at Friends Church. Ten years ago we were boarding a plan for New York just 5 days after to help, along with 12 people from two other churches. It changed my life. On a day like this we food is comforting. I made Baked Figs served over yogurt and homemade granola. I saw this recipe in Cooking Light and wanted to make it. I love figs [...]

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Birthday, Affirmations and Cinnamon Sugar Waffles with Warm Peach Compote

August 20, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Today we are talking about Birthdays and one fun tradition is a special breakfast. This Cinnamon Sugar Waffle with Warm Peach and Blackberry Compote will make the birthday person feel very treasured. I have many special birthday memories I could share with you. In my 30′s there was one year that had been particularly difficult. I was unemployed, struggling with some family issues and just on a life changing path that year. One evening I went to a friends for a barbecue only to be surprised by a half birthday party. It was so fun and most unexpected. They showered [...]

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Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Gruyere Quiche

August 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

I made this Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Gruyere Quiche last weekend. I had been meaning to make try this for months now. The batter is from Bouchon’s recipe and then I adapted the crust and filling. If you use pre made pie crust this is an easy recipe. The quiche tastes so good. It is rich and creamy with the crunch of freshly cooked bacon. The onions are super sweet and make a greets base to the quiche. The combination possibilities are endless for quiche and it makes a lovely lunch dish. I am so glad tomorrow is Friday! What [...]

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Cinnamon Sugar Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping & Orange Cinnamon Butter

July 18, 2011 By admin 4 Comments

When the fun folks at General Mills invited several bloggers to create something using Land O’ Lakes new Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread I jumped at the chance. I was intrigued because who doesn’t love cinnamon sugar combined with butter. That combination reminds of a cafe that was at the end of the street when I lived in a little beachside town in Southern California. With their oatmeal they served this grilled french bread that was topped with this thick cinnamon sugar mixture. Land O Lakes ® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread is great on it’s own but has endless cooking possibilities. [...]

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Nana’s Banana Pancakes for Pancake Week

March 3, 2011 By cheri Leave a Comment

Where we came from often influences the food we make. In many cultures recipes are passed down from generation to generation. When they are in the right mood kids love to hear bits and pieces of family history and they have already chosen family favorites that they love us to make. Recipes are such a wonderful way to pass on our family heritage and teach kids about the countries we come from. It is National Pancake Week so it seemed like a fine time to share my favorite pancake. One of the recipes that I fondly remember is my Nana [...]