Breakfast | An Inspired Cook

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- Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls with a Lemon Glaze
  
  Posted at 10:56 am by NativeNM, on December 30, 2022
  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families. I look forward to hearing about your holiday traditions and delicious food with all the trimmings. One of my favorite things to make around the holidays is sweet rolls. Every year I make a batch of Brioche Cinnamon Rolls as well as something new that we haven’t tried before. Lets face it, sweet rolls are my weakness and the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without a delicious sweet roll on Christmas morning. This year I made two new versions. First up is a sweet roll filled with sweetened cream cheese and raspberries topped with a lemon glaze. It all starts with my favorite brioche dough that never fails. These delicate soft layers almost melt in your mouth while the filling and glaze contrast the sweet and tart flavors. It’s the perfect roll to go with your morning coffee or tea. That said, I think every new version of sweet roll is perfect. I can’t choose, they are all my favorite! While you contemplate these sweet rolls, I hope to tempt you with my next post which features a decadent sweet roll with candied pecans! Happy New Year!
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Raspberry Sweet Rolls, Lemon Glaze, Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls, Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls with a Lemon Glaze, Raspberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese
- Green Chile and Cheese Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust
  
  Posted at 1:18 pm by NativeNM, on September 28, 2022
  I’ve taken some time off to enjoy the last days of summer. The last few weekends we’ve been hiking and traveling to some of our favorite places like Santa Fe and Taos. Pretty soon the fall colors will be dotting the landscape and we’ll be out again enjoying the crisp air and taking photos. But throughout August and September we’ve been enjoying New Mexico’s green chile season. It’s one of our favorite times of the year with the aroma of green chile roasting in the air, well there’s nothing better. This green chile and cheese quiche has been on my bucket list for awhile and it seemed like the perfect time to give it a try. I thought a hash brown crust seemed appropriate for this particular quiche and it turned out so good. I simplified the prep work by using dehydrated hash browns to make the crust. I’ve tried several recipes using them and they always come out just as good if not better than making hash browns from scratch. Once the crust is prepped I added a layer of grated cheese and then poured the green chile and egg mixture over top. This savory quiche baked to perfection leaving a crispy outer crust with fluffy eggs and spicy chile in every bite. I added a few bacon bits on top for Joe and I but you can keep it vegetarian if you like. We ate half of it over the weekend and saved the leftovers for later. Would you believe the leftovers were even better the next day? Oh yes they were!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green | 8 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Quiche, Green Chile and Cheese Quiche, Green Chile and Cheese Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust, Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
- English Muffins
  
  Posted at 12:29 pm by NativeNM, on March 10, 2022
  I had a grand idea of making breakfast sandwiches over the weekend but it didn’t start out very well. I picked up some English muffins from the store but they were so thin; they just fell apart when I attempted to separate them. At that moment I decided it was time to make my own muffins. I found a recipe that incorporated yogurt into the recipe and was so appealing that I gave it a try. After some adjustments this recipe turned out really good. As with many dough recipes, (even the ones I made in Kansas) I’m finding that I have to adjust the ratio of liquids and dry ingredients because of our high altitude and the dry desert air of New Mexico. If you are unsure of how to adjust your recipes you might try this guide: Cooking and Baking at High Altitudes by Betty Crocker. These muffins took about 2 hours from start to finish which was perfect for our weekend brunch. Our breakfast sandwiches turned out delicious with freshly made English muffins, lightly toasted with egg, cheese and bacon. They are also good with butter and jam too!
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes | 11 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Sandwich, Egg McMuffin, English Muffin made with Yogurt, English Muffins from Scratch, Homemade English Muffins, Woks of Life
- Blue Corn Atole with Toasted Pinon Nuts
  
  Posted at 10:00 am by NativeNM, on January 21, 2022
  Atole is a masa based hot drink that is mixed with milk, water and cinnamon that is pure comfort. The texture resembles Malt-O-Meal or Cream of Wheat with more liquid that you can drink for a quick breakfast. You can add berries, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup to add a little sweetness and flavor. atole also has many health benefits such as providing good digestion, antioxidants, anti inflammatory properties and is gluten free. I like it with brown sugar and a sprinkling of toasted pinon nuts which gives it an earthy nutty flavor. If you eat healthy grains for breakfast, give atole a try. It’s delicious and good for you!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Favorite Drinks, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged Atole for Breakfast, Blue Corn Atole, Blue Corn Atole with Toasted Pinon Nuts, Breakfast Ideas, Sweetened Atole, Toasted Pinon Nuts
- Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
  
  Posted at 10:49 am by NativeNM, on January 4, 2022
  It’s that time of year again when I get a craving for sweet rolls. It must be the holidays, the chill in the air and a hot drink that make me desire them so much. I like to make them up ahead and freeze individually so that I can pull one out every so often. I love them with my morning coffee, afternoon tea or generally anytime, which is why I have to put them out of sight in the freezer or I might be tempted to have one every day. This years flavor is lemon blueberry, it’s not overly sweet but has a wonderful blueberry flavor with a citrusy lemon glaze. These two flavors just belong together. And the brioche dough is so light and tender, it practically melts in your mouth.
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged Blueberry Sweet Rolls with a Lemon Glaze, Brioche Dough, Brioche Rolls, Lemon Blueberry Brioche Rolls, Lemon Blueberry Pastries, Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls, Lemon Glaze, sweet rolls
- Cinnamon Brioche Cruffins
  
  Posted at 12:05 pm by NativeNM, on December 30, 2021
  The first time I ever tasted a Cinnamon Brioche Cruffin was during our Wyoming vacation in September. Persephone’s Bakery in Jackson Hole serves up some of the best pastries you will find anywhere. On our Wyoming holiday we started each day at Persephone’s Westbank to have breakfast with Joe having a savory breakfast with eggs and I with a pastry and coffee. My favorite thing was the Cinnamon Brioche and I vowed that one day I would recreate it. I had no idea how much work goes into making this irresistible flaky dough but it was so worth it. The outside layer is crisp with buttery layers rolled up together with cinnamon sugar. It’s one of the most delicious pastries I’ve ever tasted and one of my biggest accomplishments if I do say so myself!
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Brioche Dough, Cinamon Roll, Cinnamon Brioche Cruffins, Cinnamon Cruffins, Cinnamon Sugar, Copycat Persephone's Cinnamon Brioche, Croissant, Morning Roll, Muffin, Pastry
- Simple Crepes for Sweet or Savory Fillings
  
  Posted at 11:45 am by NativeNM, on June 22, 2021
  As I was making the Blueberry Lavender Jam, I couldn’t think of anything better than to pair them with crepes. It’s been awhile since I’ve made crepes and thought to myself “what better time than now”. These crepes are so versatile and can be filled with sweet jam, cream cheese, or sprinkled with sugar. But as good as sweet crepes are, they are equally delicious with savory fillings. Crepes are so easy to make, the batter is quickly made in a blender and then swirled in a non-stick skillet with melted butter. Crepes are light but hold their shape and appear as if they are lace doilies on a plate. The crisp edges are my favorite part especially when they are freshly made. I’m including a recipe for Chicken Enchilada Crepes for a savory filling that you might enjoy. The filling includes chicken, cheese and a green chile bechamel sauce. It’s topped with the remaining cheese and bechamel sauce and then heated until it’s bubbling hot. It was a delicious savory meal that Joe and I enjoyed immensely. Crepes are so versatile for sweet or savory fillings, or even to enjoy with a sprinkle of sugar.
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Entree, Recipes | 8 Comments | Tagged Basic Crepes, Crepes with Blueberry Jam, Easy Crepes, Savory Chicken Enchilada Crepes, Savory Crepes, Simple Crepes, Sweet Crepes
- Blueberry Lavender Jam
  
  Posted at 10:30 am by NativeNM, on June 18, 2021
  It’s almost lavender season here in New Mexico. Normally there would be lavender festivals at Los Poblanos Farms in Albuquerque and at Purple Adobe Lavender Farm in Abiquiu over the next few week; however they will be cancelled for a second year in a row due to Covid. Luckily I live close to Los Poblanos which includes the Los Poblanos Historic Inn, Hacienda Spa and CAMPO restaurant that uses their own harvest vegetables to make up their menu. They also have a farm shop with a bakery and many lavender products including culinary lavender and lavender honey. And they make lavender lotions, soap and hand sanitizers plus many more items. Our first lavender festival experience was just after our move back to New Mexico. We went to the Purple Adobe Lavender Festival near Abiquiu. We had a wonderful time and would encourage anyone who has a chance to visit next year in late June or first of July to please check out these wonderful festivals. Earlier in the week I visited the farm shop and picked up some lavender and honey to make Blueberry Lavender Jam. It was a wonderful combination of slightly sweet blueberries with a hint of lavender flowers in the background.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Dessert, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Blueberry Jam, Blueberry Jam with Lavender, Blueberry Lavender Jam, Culinary Lavender, Lavender and Blueberry Jam, Los Poblanos Lavender Farm
- Breakfast Tacos with Cheese Hash Browns
  
  Posted at 3:38 pm by NativeNM, on April 6, 2021
  Breakfast tacos are easy to make and scrumptious to eat. I like to make them with creamy scrambled eggs and toppings that include cheese, bacon, avocado and tomato with a drizzle of salsa. There are so many options that might go into a breakfast taco . . . maybe some diced onion or red peppers, green chile, spinach, or herbs. When it comes to toppings it’s all up to you. What I really want to talk about is the cheesy hash browns on the side. They are fantastic. If you order hash browns at a dozen different restaurants you’ll probably get a dozen different tastes and textures. I like my hash browns crispy outside while creamy inside. That’s a rare find but I think I’ve found a way to make them at home. After testing boiled potatoes and baked potatoes, I tried using dehydrated hash browns that you find in a box. The dehydrated shredded potatoes were the one that achieved that perfect combination of crispy and creamy hash brown. The addition of flour and butter makes the potatoes crisp on the outside while the cheese and egg keeps the inside creamy. I plan on testing some other additions like sour cream or yogurt instead of cheese to see how that alters the taste and texture. I’ll update you on my findings but in the meantime enjoy some breakfast tacos with some cheesy hash browns on the side.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Side Dishes, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 5 Comments | Tagged Breakfast Tacos, Cheese Hash Browns, Creamy Hash Browns, Crispy Hash Browns, Egg Tacos, hash browns, Tacos with Eggs
- Huevos Rancheros
  
  Posted at 10:34 am by NativeNM, on February 9, 2021
  One of the most popular breakfasts in New Mexico is Huevo Rancheros. It’s traditionally made with soft corn tortillas topped with 2 fried eggs smothered in red chile sauce. And most likely you’ll find a side of pinto beans and fried potatoes on the side. It’s delicious!! Normally I have homemade red chile sauce on hand but this time I am trying one of our locally made sauces. It made this breakfast a breeze to put together. I know from experience, it’s not always easy to find dried red chiles or the right chile powder to make your own sauce, especially if you live in a different state or different part of the country. In a pinch you can always use a can of red enchilada sauce to smother your eggs. The crispy breakfast potatoes and beans on the side complete this meal. If you haven’t had Huevos Rancheros it should be on your bucket list. I think you will find it one of the most enjoyable meals any time of day!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green | 7 Comments | Tagged Huevo Rancheros with Breakfast Potatoes, Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Rancheros with Country Potatoes, Huevos Rancheros with Fried Potatoes and Pinto Beans, Huevos Rancheros with Hash Browns, Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans, New Mexico Huevos Rancheros
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