The Rooster's Fried Egg Sandwich

per his instructions.....
toast 2 slices of wheat bread
fry an egg....make sure it is all the way cooked
put mayo on the bread
cut slices of tomato (without cutting your finger...)
put the tomato on the bread
put the egg on top of the tomato
put some onion on top of the egg (YUK!!)
then some avocado
then some cooked bacon
then some ketsup and mustard
then some ham (YUM!)
then some lettuce.
THEN YOU EAT IT!
I think it all started when I was expecting The Rooster....I became very addicted to the Food Network. And the boy loves to cook. And he is pretty good at it too. He likes to make "special sauces" and all kinds of other things. The Farmer is known to ask The Rooster to whip him up a little something.....often. And The Rooster likes to do things for that Farmer.
He makes a killer....Fried Ramen Soup.....Oh, I think we will save that for another day.
Here's to Chef Rooster....that is one tasty sandwich !

Ebelskivers

EBELSKIVERS
2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 T. sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 c. milk
4 T. butter, melted
(plus more for cooking)
filling of your choice, such as;
jam
chunky applesauce
pudding;)
peanut butter
sausage
any fruit
*basically anything you would like
in a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl lightly whisk the egg yolks, then add in the milk and the melted butter. Mix yolks into dry mixture, stir until combined.
In another bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Fold into batter, gently. Put a little butter (doesn't need too much) into the well of the ebelskiver pan, then add 1 T. of batter, add 1 t. of filling on the top of the batter, then top with 1 T. of batter. To turn use skewers. Cook until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve while hot...that is when they are the best.
The Darlings enjoyed dipping them in syrup.
YUM!!

A Farm Breakfast

I have this thing about The Darlings or The Farmer, being hungry. Why?...I don't know. So each morning I try to make a breakfast, that my Mother would say, "sticks to their ribs!" Now if you know The Farmer, you will know that one of his most favorite breakfasts in the entire world is....Biscuits and Gravy. So I really put some time into finding the perfect recipe. It is a combination of several, and it is a keeper! It has become a favorite in our home, especially on Saturday mornings, when we are all together for breakfast.

Biscuits and Gravy - Farm Style

Drop Biscuits

2 c. flour

1 T. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

2 T. sugar

1/3 c. shortening

1 c. milk

Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl, cut in shortening and then add milk. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or onto parchment (my favorite) Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes.

Gravy

1 pound of breakfast sausage

2 T. onion, diced

6 T. flour

2 cans of evaporated milk

1 c. water

1/4 t. ground black pepper

1/4 salt

Cook sausage in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Add flour, stir in well and allow to brown slightly. Add milk, water, salt and pepper. Cook until it comes to a boil and then turn off heat. Add a little more flour to thicken if needed.

Banana Crunch Muffins

I love Ina Garten! These Banana Crunch Muffins did not disappoint! I filled the granola jar yesterday, so with granola prepared....it was the perfect time to make the muffins.
Barefoot Contessa - Banana Crunch Muffins
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 bananas)
1 cup medium-diced ripe banana (1 banana)
1 cup small pieces walnuts
1 cup granola cereal
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
dried banana pieces (optional) or granola cereal (optional) or shredded coconut (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line 18 large muffin cups with paper liners.
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Add the melted butter and blend.
Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla and mashed bananas, and add then to the flour-and-butter mixture.
Scrape the bowl and blend well.
Don't overmix.
Fold the diced bananas, walnuts, granola and coconut into the batter.
Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top.
Top each muffin with dried banana chips, granola, or coconut, if desired.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
A dolop of cream cheese frosting on the top makes them complete! I love chunks of banana as well as the mashed banana and I really love the granola mixed in for a little crunch. These are great and would make a super addition to any breakfast....without the frosting;)

A Simple Breakfast

I created this for breakfast yesterday, it was wonderful!

Light and good for you.

Asparagus Omelet

1/2 cup purple onion, finely diced

2 Tbsp. butter

2 cups sliced mushrooms

3 asparagus stalks, chopped

2 egg white, lightly beaten

salt & pepper to taste

fresh, grated parmesan cheese

corn tortillas

In medium pan sautee' onion in butter until softened,

add mushrooms, cook for 2-3 minutes

add asparagus cook an additional 2-3 minutes

pour beaten egg whites over vegetable mixture

season with salt and pepper and cook until

eggs are cooked throughly.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.

Serve in toasted corn tortillas, taco style

(we toast our tortillas in the toaster, it works great!)