On Friday some of my best friends and I spent the entire afternoon doing one of our favorite things – baking! Eggland’s Best sponsored this fabulous baking party and we even had door prizes! We made Quiche, Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies and homemade ice cream, all with Eggland’s Best eggs. (See recipes below.)
QUICHE
Line pie pan with pie dough and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with grated cheese, sauteed spinach, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions and diced tomatoes. Pour mixture of 6 Eggland’s Best eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Bake at 375º for 45 minutes.
VANILLA ICE CREAM
Beat 2 Eggland’s Best eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon-colored (about 5 minutes). Add 1 cup sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Stir in 2 3/4 cup half & half, 1 tablespoon vanilla and 1 cup whipping cream and pour in to ice cream canister. Follow manufacturer’s directions. Makes 2 quarts.
Over the last 30 days, as I’ve partnered with the American Egg Board, you have heard me talk a whole lot about eggs. I have shared some scrumptious recipes, all including eggs. I’ve kept track of the results from eating eggs every morning (in various forms). I’ve talked about buying eggs, storing eggs, preparing eggs, and even some tips to save time in the kitchen. I’ve explained the nutritional value of eggs, and other affordable and healthy foods. And, of course, I’ve shared some about grocery budgets and shopping with the kiddos.
Even though my breakfast challenge is coming to an end, I do hope that the tips and first-hand experiences I’ve shared have inspired you to include protein-rich foods as part of your breakfast. You truly will see many important benefits, like more energy, a desire to eat better throughout the day, and feeling full longer. All of these benefits provide more opportunities for you to have FUN with your kiddos!
Wouldn’t you agree that the egg is certainly all it’s cracked up to be?
Remember to check out incredibleeggs.org for more nutritional facts, tips, and recipes.
We made German Pancakes for the first time the other day. I really wish I had come across this recipe before now…
Katjahas informed me that these are called pannkaka in Sweden, andpannukakkuin Finland. La Mama Naturale says they are best with lemon and powdered sugar. And, Melanie calls them Dutch Babies!
Whatever you call them, they sure are tasty!
here’s what you need:
* 1/4 cup butter * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1 cup milk * 6 eggs, lightly beaten * 1/8 teaspoon salt
here’s what you do:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in a medium baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, milk, eggs and salt. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake on center rack in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
Breakfast doesn’t have to be . . . well, breakfast! I made these Take-Alongs for a quick and easy lunch today, on english muffins. These make for a great on-the-go meal!
here’s what you need:
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons bacon-and-tomato-flavored French dressing
4 toasted English muffin halves
here’s what you do:
In small bowl, stir together eggs, cheese and dressing until well blended. Spread 1/4 of the mixture on each of the muffin halves.
In oven or toaster oven, broil 6 inches from heat, until warm, about 3 minutes, if desired.
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