Breakfast | An Inspired Cook

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- Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon
  
  Posted at 2:22 pm by NativeNM, on December 1, 2015
  Some people believe everything tastes better with bacon. I have to admit I have a weakness for bacon too. Bacon is my go to breakfast meat but it also perks up a salad, adds flavor to soups and makes any sandwich taste better. So when I heard about brown sugar bacon I was intrigued. The sweetness was evident in the brown sugar but I wanted some spice too so I added some chile flakes. It was an amazing combination. Before it all disappeared I saved a few slices for my favorite pasta sauce, a grilled chicken sandwich and a spinach salad.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Bacon, Brown Sugar Bacon, New Mexico Red Chile Flakes, Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon
- Skillet Blackberry Bread Pudding with Lemony Whipped Cream
  
  Posted at 9:42 am by NativeNM, on October 6, 2015
  Bread pudding is one of my favorite things on earth. In fact, I’ve never met a bread pudding I didn’t like. I had my boys over for dinner and made this especially for them. They showed up about the time this came out of the oven and as soon as the pictures were taken it was devoured! Normally, I would take the time to make a loaf of brioche myself, but I found this great brioche bread at Sprouts that is so good! If you have a Sprouts store, you must try this bread. It’s already sliced and perfect for french toast and easy to cube for a pan of bread pudding. Adding just a hint of lemon juice to the sweetened whipped cream turned out to be a big hit. Another reason I chose this dessert is because this is my 300th post of An Inspired Cook. I thought this would be the perfect dessert to mark the occasion!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Blackberries, Blackberry Bread Pudding, Brioche Bread, Lemony Whipped Cream, Skillet Blackberry Bread Pudding, Skillet Bread Pudding
- Dutch Baby Pancake with Buttermilk Syrup
  
  Posted at 11:17 am by NativeNM, on May 9, 2015
  With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s the perfect occasion to make Dutch Baby pancakes. These puffy pancakes, sometimes referred to as German pancakes are traditionally served with melted butter, lemon juice and powdered sugar. I opted for raspberries and a buttermilk syrup that sounded like the perfect touch to sweeten my pancake which has very little sugar. When it comes out of the oven it is puffed up over the lip of you skillet as if it could float away at any moment. When it eventually deflates, drizzle some melted butter over the top and listen as it virtually sizzles. Then top it with your choice of lemon juice or raspberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Some like maple syrup over top but I found the buttermilk syrup to be the perfect touch. The dutch baby pancake has the slight taste and texture of custard and a drizzle of buttermilk syrup made me think of my Mom’s buttermilk pie, only sweeter. So many times when I think of food it brings me back to my Mom who inspired me to make meals special and create memories. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s who make each and every day special!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Buttermilk Syrup, Cast Iron Skillet, Dutch Baby Pancakes, German Pancakes, Lemon Juice, Mother's Day Breakfast, Powdered Sugar, Raspberries
- Apple Cinnamon French Toast
  
  Posted at 8:37 am by NativeNM, on February 20, 2015
  Recently Joe and I spent a long weekend in Detroit. We used to live in a suburb outside of Detroit in the early 90’s but haven’t been back in many years and it felt as if we were going back down memory lane. We had bought tickets months in advance to see the Red Wings play at Joe Louis Arena and were so excited to be in the old building again with all the history and banners and excitement. With hockey being late in the evening we decided to have a big breakfast and a late lunch so we could avoid the greasy vendor food. I have to say we had some of the most fabulous breakfasts ever. We had Eggs Benedict at “Recipes“, more precisely a BLT Benedict and a Lox Benedict which was so satisfying we went back the next day and had it again, oh yes we did! And on our last day we met with some family at the “Breakfast Club” where Joe and I had French Toast. Neither of us could decide so we shared a Triple Berry French Toast and an Oven Baked French Toast which is about 4 inches tall, I kid you not! Ever since our fun filled weekend we’ve been making more late breakfasts on the weekend. Our latest experiment was this Apple Cinnamon French Toast. It tasted every bit as good as it looks!
  
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Apple Cinnamon French Toast, Apples, Brioche Bread, French Toast
- Sweet and Salty Granola Bars
  
  Posted at 9:05 am by NativeNM, on May 6, 2014
  If your family is like mine it goes through a lot of granola bars. Granola bars are great to pack sack lunches, quell the late afternoon hunger pains and to take along a favorite hiking trail. In the last few years our vacations have taken us on hiking and backpacking adventures where the need for lightweight food staples are a must. Granola bars that contain fruit, nuts and peanut butter are almost always sought after for the energy they provide. By making granola bars at home you can create flavors from fruits, nuts and grains that reflect your own personal tastes. I went to Sprouts where you can find a bounty of bins and barrels full of different types of grains, dried fruits and nuts to choose. I plan on trying some different combinations this summer but in the meantime, here’s a simple “no bake” granola bar that brings out a little bit of salty and sweetness with some peanut butter to bind them together.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Snack | 0 Comments | Tagged Caramel Bits, No Bake Granola Bars, Oats and Rice Cereal, Peanut Butter, Pretzels, Sweet and Salty Granola Bars
- Chorizo and Egg Skillet Dish
  
  Posted at 10:40 am by NativeNM, on January 14, 2014
  Ever had one of those cute little skillet breakfasts at “Le Peeps” or “First Watch”? They serve up an individual skillet layered with country potatoes or hash browns, topped with cheese and your favorite breakfast toppings. Then they add some cracked eggs over top and bake to perfection. It’s a great dish to make at home and would be perfect for a brunch or casual get together. Since I was going for easy, I pulled out a box of dehydrated hash browns. I actually like these better than frozen hash browns, they cook up quick and crisp nicely. And I picked up some spicy Chorizo from our local smoke house which is much leaner and wasn’t as greasy. How I managed to crack 8 eggs without breaking one is a wonder! I tried to space them out evenly so that it would be easier to serve but raw eggs slip and slide where they want. Even so, I think this skillet dish is quite appealing.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Chorizo, Chorizo and Egg Skillet Breakfast, Chorizo and Egg Skilllet Supper, Chorizo Sausage, Dehydrated Hash Browns
- Banana Bread French Toast
  
  Posted at 9:07 am by NativeNM, on January 10, 2014
  What an Arctic blast we’ve had this week! With the drastic cold temps outside I feel fortunate to be inside keeping warm. The ironic thing is that both Josh and Cameron are off on their own adventures this week and my hyperactive Mom senses have kicked in, worrying about them in this wicked weather. Hopefully by the time I have posted this they will both be back home and my worries will have been for naught. With only Joe and I home this week, I’ve been using up what’s left in the fridge and pantry. I had a few bananas getting overly ripe and needed to be used pronto so I made a loaf of banana bread. A slice of banana bread is so good toasted for breakfast and as it turns out it makes a great french toast. It’s a sweet treat for breakfast or in our case a quick dinner.
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Banana Bread, Banana Bread French Toast
- Eggs Benedict with Colorado Hash Browns
  
  Posted at 12:05 pm by NativeNM, on January 7, 2014
  I hope you all had a joyous holiday season! I loved the holidays but at the same time glad to start a new year and get back into my routine. After so many holiday treats and birthday sweets we were due for something more basic like a good breakfast. I recently came across a new product for poaching the perfect eggs at Sur la table. And honestly, since I’m not very good at poaching eggs, I was happy to give these little poaching bags a try. So I had a plan for some Eggs Benedict but I needed something else to round out the meal so I fried up some Colorado Hash Browns which are crisp and pan fried potatoes with some onion, red chile flakes and spices. What a great meal to start off the New Year!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Colorado Hash Browns, Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise Sauce, Perfect Poach Egg Poaching Bags, Poached Eggs
- BEAST an Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich
  
  Posted at 9:19 am by NativeNM, on October 18, 2013
  I’ve never been one to be hungry in the morning and usually skip breakfast, however I do enjoy my morning cup of coffee and on occasion a scone or breakfast bread. On the other hand, my son Josh makes a big breakfast every day and is a master at making omelettes and breakfast sandwiches. Recently he put together an open faced sandwich that left my mouth watering so I set about recreating it. I call it a BEAST or bacon, egg, avocado, spinach, and tomato. It’s one satisfying breakfast sandwich.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Bacon Spinach Avocado and Tomato Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwich, BSAT with a Cracked Fried Egg, Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich, open faced sandwich, Spinach
- Bird’s Nest for Brunch
  
  Posted at 8:45 am by NativeNM, on March 8, 2013
  A few weeks ago I found an oversized muffin pan while thrifting. It caught my eye and I began to imagine what I could make in it. Cupcake wrappers would definitely be too small to fit inside so unless I wanted to make naked cupcakes I would need to find other uses for it. When I started looking online I found that there are multiple pinterest boards filled with muffin tin recipes. The ideas were endless but I found myself going back to the hash brown nests. They were so cute and I loved the idea of a cracked egg over top. My first attempt failed miserably, the hash browns stuck to the pan, even though I thoroughly buttered it. I decided I needed a better way to remove the nest from the pan without tearing it so I made my own wrappers out of aluminum foil. It worked great! I formed them to the pan and after they were cooked I found it easy to slide them out and unwrap them. The hash brown nests were cooked to perfection and filled with all the things we love, bacon, tomato, cheese and egg. So cute and delicious they would be perfect for brunch!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Bird's Nest, Breakfast Nest, Brunch, Hash Brown Nests
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