Friday, November 8, 2013

Breakfast Sandwich Halves

If you can fry an egg... 
You're golden.

What is it?
Quick and simple breakfast
 that isn't so hard on your health. 

Est time: 10-15 minutes (if that)
Serves: 1-2

What you need:
2 pieces Wheat Toast
2 Eggs
1 Tomato, sliced
1/2 cup Spinach
Olive Oil
Mayonnaise 

Prep:
1. Pour 1tbs olive oil into frying pan (medium heat).

2. Once the pan is hot add in the tomatoes, season w/ salt & pepper to taste.

3. Remove tomatoes from pan after they have been cooked to liking.

4. Begin toasting the wheat bread.

5. In the same pan fry the 2 eggs, again seasoning to taste.

6. While eggs are cooking remove the toast, add mayo, and begin layering spinach and tomatoes.

7. Remove eggs after cooked to preference and add on top of toast.

8. Breakfast is served.




Monday, November 4, 2013

Zuppa Toscana

This is one of my FAVORITE soups ever. It is incredibly simple and delicious.

What is it?
It is a hearty knock-off of a creamy Italian soup served at olive garden that is absolutely mouth watering.

Est Time: 30-60 minutes
Serves: Roughly 6 
(lasts my husband and I a few days)

This is just a basic outline, feel free to alter to your taste and amount of people serving.

What you'll need:
2-3 Baking Potatoes, cubed
1 lb Italian Sausage, ground or links
2.5 cups Kale, chopped or torn
1/2 Onion, sliced
2 cup Chicken Broth
1 quart Water
1+ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 tbs Minced Garlic
Sliced French Bread (optional)

Prep:
1. In frying pan begin cooking sausage. (if links, chop prior to cooking)
2. While sausage is cooking- in a large pot bring water, chicken broth, 
sliced onions, garlic and cubed potatoes to boil. (until potatoes are soft)
3. When sausage is thoroughly cooked drain the sausage of grease 
and add sausage to the soup.
4. Add chopped kale to the soup.
5. Let simmer until kale is limp.
6. Add heavy whipping cream until satisfied with amount. (about 1 cup)
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Slice french bread and serve on the side.

9. EAT UP!