Homemade Tortillas Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This recipe enables you to have fresh, fat free, low calorie corn tortillas whenever you want them. Simple, delicious and economical! Enjoy! Ingredients 2 cups masa harina* one large pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup warm water or 1/2 cup vegetable broth and 1 cup warm…
Jalapeno Corn Waffle
Jalapeno Corn Waffle Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 3-4 waffles Hearty and savory, this dish has everything I’m looking for in brunch. The waffle is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside and lightly flavored of corn and jalapeno . On top, “refried” black beans, a fried egg, pico de gallo,…
Giganteggoli (Ravioli with Egg Yolk)
Giganteggoli Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These little beauties are crowd pleasers. Perfect for this time of year, they sing with the flavors of spring. Using prepared pasta sheets instead of making your own pasta makes these pretty simple to prepare. Of course you could always make your own pasta for these if…
Spring Quiche
Spring Quiche Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Served with a salad, this makes for a perfect spring brunch. Ingredients 2/3 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 4 eggs 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%) 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed 5-6 leaves of basil, torn 1 TBSP chopped fresh dill 1/2 small…
Brunch Pizza with Garlicky Swiss Chard and Baked Egg
Brunch Pizza with Garlicky Swiss Chard and Baked Egg Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This recipe is unique and delicious. The flavors of the Swiss chard and smoked mozzarella, and the richness of the egg make this dish really special. Ingredients 1/4 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch…
Late Winter Hash
Late Winter Hash Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2-3 servings Hashes are popping up on brunch menus everywhere. They are a great way to showcase the vegetables of the moment before noon. This hash uses late winter vegetables: squash, parsnips, kale, potatoes. The vegetables are cooked until tender and seasoned with winter herbs….
12th Man Chili
12th Man Chili Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 servings This chili is fantastic as is, or topped with shredded cheese, sour cream or yogurt, avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro and/or crumbled tortilla chips and served with cornbread and beer. True fans top with crumbled blue corn tortilla chips and bright…
Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 This vegan soup is a wonderful, healthy, low-calorie and low-fat meal that is a great antidote to holiday indulging. The soup is delicious on its own, but what really takes it to the next level is serving it with a selection of different…
Delicata and Apple Risotto with Pecans and Blue Cheese
Delicata and Apple Risotto with Pecans and Blue Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 This is a great way to use seasonal squash and apples. The blue cheese and pecans add a layer of complexity and pungency to the mildly sweet risotto. I like the more delicate flavor of delicata…
Smoked Tea Lentil Soup
Smoked Tea Lentil Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5 Lapsang Souchong is a smoked black tea. I think of it as the scotch of tea. It is intensely smokey and rich and lends an amazing flavor to this hearty lentil soup. I happened to have leeks and swiss chard in the fridge…