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Healthy Eggs Benedict

August 21, 2013

Eggs Benedict

I’m always looking for fun spins on my favorite foods (especially the ones I don’t indulge in often), so when I came across this recipe I knew I had to give it a try!

Tips:

  • To poach eggs: 
  1. Heat a couple inches of water in a frying pan with a 2 T of vinegar until bubbles begin to form at the bottom (but don’t boil!)
  2. While the water is heating in your pan, put eggs into a bowl of boiling water for 30 seconds or so.
  3. Then slowly crack the egg into the “bubbled water” as close to the water’s surface/as delicately as possible (as to not “disturb” the egg)
  4. Let them cook for 5-10 minutes until cooked to your liking.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer to your dish.
  • We love Dijon mustard and added a little bit more to the vinaigrette (closer to a teaspoon) 
  • I recommend tossing the arugula with the vinaigrette (reserve a bit to drizzle atop the eggs after)
  • Toast the English Muffins!
  • We used farm fresh eggs and Proscuitto di Parma sliced fresh from the deli and boy did it make a difference!

Eggs Benedict

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Nacho Party

August 19, 2013

We were looking for a fun way to mix up Sunday night dinners… so after a morning at the lake and an afternoon in the pool no one was in the mood to slave in the kitchen… so was born – a Nacho Party!

Nachos

I spread chips on a baking sheet and sprinkled beans and shredded cheese on top.  A baked them in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes (or until cheese is melted).

Tips: 

  • Chips should be medium thickness – greasy or super thin/thick chips will not make for great nachos.  Tostitos Simply Natural or the Organic Trader Joe’s chips are great options. 
  • Cheese that melts well is critical.  I made three separate baking sheets of chips – 1. Monterey Jack/Pepper Jack Blend, 2. Mild Cheddar, 3. Combination of 1 & 2

Chips

Prepare toppings in separate bowls for your guests to choose their own toppings.

Suggestions: 

  • Meat (I bought pre-marinated Carne Asada and Pollo Asada at TJ’s)
  • Guacamole/Salsa/Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Radishes
  • Avocado
  • Diced Tomatoes

Toppings

Fiesta time!!! Stay tuned Friday for a great cocktail recipe to make for your Nacho Party 🙂

Nacho Party

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Style Me Pretty Contest

August 16, 2013

Vote

If you haven’t voted yet… please do!  We’re nearing the end and I’m a few votes from 1st place!

All you have to do is write “VOTE” in the comments section… click below:

http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/08/14/grandmas-famous-snicker-bars/#comments

THANK YOU!

 

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Vote!

August 14, 2013

Snickers_TitleImage$!400x Please check out Style Me Pretty’s “Grandma’s Favorite Recipe Contest”… I was selected as a finalist and would really appreciate it if you could vote for my family’s famous Snicker Bar recipe!

Thanks so much – check it out at: http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/08/14/grandmas-famous-snicker-bars/

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Spanglish Sandwich

August 14, 2013

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Ten years ago my family created our famous go-to breakfast sandwich based off the one from the film Spanglish.  It is so simple, but when made with ingredients from my mom’s garden, and organic produce… it is taken to the next level.

Egg Sandwich

Spanglish Breakfast Sandwich

Assemble the following between toasted sourdough toast:

  • Sliced heirloom tomatoes
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Sliced onion
  • Maple bacon
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fried egg
  • White cheddar cheese

004I recommend cooking the bacon, then frying the egg in the rendered bacon fat… shred the white cheddar on the hot egg and voila!  You also can put a little mayo on your toast, but I think it’s just as yummy without it!  Good morning!!!

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