Election day, election day… yes, I did indeed go out and vote my conscience. I’m grateful to live in a nation that has a democracy where we can be free to express and embrace all of our opinions and individuality. I’d love a few more morally …
Serving up deliciousness, right here, right now. And maybe if I’m lucky, my husband will make this for me for mother’s day brunch. I mean, I deserve to have him slaving away whisking this creamy savory hollandaise while I kick back with a cup of …
Breakfast, I think, is my favorite meal. I eat breakfast for lunch, or breakfast for dinner quite often. So many options!!! Plus, when you get ten dozen beautiful farm fresh eggs while heading back “home” for the Easter weekend, delicious protein rich breakfast gets to happen a lot!
This recipe is a simple one pan, easy one that is fast to put together and bakes in the oven while you make your morning coffee. Chorizo is the sausage of choice for this breakfast skillet but you can easily mix it up with any other breakfast sausage too. I really like how the spice of the chorizo is offset by the sweetness of diced sweet potatoes and red bell peppers. Dress it up with a bit of chives and cilantro and you have a beautiful rustic breakfast skillet!
You know how a little weekend getaway can be just the ticket you need to relax and rejuvenate? Yep, I’m feeling that way after this past weekend. My husband and I stole a weekend away at an AMAZING B&B in Stillwater, MN. We stayed at …
The sun is shining, it’s FRIDAY, it’s inevitably, a great day! These sausage goat cheese mini quiche are great too! Awhile back, I posted a veggie packed savory breakfast mini quiche and it’s such a simple nutritious way to start the day that I decided I …
Now that fall seems to finally be here, I’ve rescued the remaining herbs from my garden and am currently drying them in a dehydrator to preserve them for the winter. The scent wafting through my house is divine. Such an herbal, fresh, clean scent. Today’s drying herb selection is tarragon, marjoram and thyme. Tomorrow I’ll finish drying the last of the oregano and mint. I’ll have to make one last mojito from the fresh mint leaves, of course, which I’ll be happy to post the recipe for you. Until then, I have some savory breakfast mini quiche for you to enjoy.
These little devils are a great way to start your day with veggies and protein in the form of eggs. I’ve been trying to wean myself off of having grains for breakfast every single day as I find that I feel better and am less hungry if I have something rich in nutrients and protein first thing in the morning. Plus, this is an awesome way to use leftovers! I had made a spaghetti squash the night before and had a small amount extra so I threw it in as the base for these savory mini quiche. You can use whatever veggies you have and feel free to mix it up a bit. This concoction is just what I happened to have on hand and thought would be delicious. Think of it as an omelet in a muffin pan and whatever ingredients you’d enjoy in an omelet, use them as your mini quiche canvas of cooking artistry.
I went about this in layers mostly because it seemed to make sense from a prep work perspective. I used caramelized onions which do take a long time to make but you can easily sub fresh chopped onion instead and just give a quick sauté so it’s not raw and crispy. The caramelized onion adds a nice rich and slightly sweet flavor to the dish so if you have the time, it’s definitely worth it. To caramelize an onion, slice a small onion into rings and add it to a frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil or butter. Heat over low heat and turn occasionally until the onion turns translucent and slightly golden. This can take up to 45-50 minutes. While you’re caramelizing the onion, dice up the rest of the veggies and mix up the egg mixture. Fry the mushrooms in a separate small pan until they’ve reduced in size having given up most of their moisture. Feel free to layer all of your savory breakfast mini quiche ingredients in the muffin pan while you finish caramelizing the onion as well. Top with the egg mixture and bake! I kept these in the fridge and had a few for breakfast every day which made for a super quick “heat and eat” style of easy weekday breakfast.
