BREAKFAST

Crispy French Toast

ingredients:
6 bread slices

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon oil

preparation:
Beat eggs. Add milk, sugar, and cinnamon and mix together. Use a fork to dip each bread slice into the mixture one at a time. The key here is to dip it in the mixture long enough to soak well, but not too long so you avoid it breaking apart.

Cook bread on a hot griddle or skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Use a potato masher to gently press down so your French toast is crispy and golden in the center without burning the crust.
Serves 3.

Suggested toppings: pure maple syrup, powdered sugar, creamed honey, cream cheese.


Easy Chocolate Waffles

ingredients:
3 cups flour

1/2 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons baking powder

2/3 cup cocoa powder

2/3 cup sugar4 eggs3

1/2 cups milk

1 cup oil

preparation:
In a large bowl mix together dry ingredients and set aside. Then slightly beat the eggs and mix together with the milk and oil in a separate bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix together but make sure you don't overmix.

Pour approximately 1 cup at a time into a waffle iron and cook according to directions. Serve with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup.
Serves 6.


Cottage Scrambled Eggs

ingredients:

4 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup cottage cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon oil

preparation:
Beat eggs together in a small bowl. Add milk, salt and pepper, and cottage cheese and stir. Pour oil in a large skillet, then add the egg mixture. Let cook for a few minutes, then use a spatula to lift and stir constantly until well cooked. Make sure you don't burn the cottage cheese.


Warming Tip: To keep French toast, waffles, and pancakes warm until you serve them, put them in a casserole dish or in an "oven safe" plate and place them in a 300F degree oven until breakfast is served


Fruity Omelet
ingredients:

2 eggs

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon oil

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt

1/3 cup fruit

1 tablespoon brown sugar

preparation:
Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Beat with a fork but don't make it frothy. Heat oil on medium heat in a flared omelet pan. To test the heat, pour a drop of egg mixture to make sure it sizzles. Lift the skillet and tilt around to coat the skillet. Pour egg mixture and cook until edges are golden brown. Use spatula to separate omelet into quarters and turn one quarter at a time. Cook on other side until golden.


Drop a spoonful of yogurt and some fruit (strawberries,blueberries, peaches,or any fruit you like) in the center of each omelet quarter. Sprinkle with brown sugar.


Poor Boy

ingredients:
6 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

salt and pepper to taste

1 large baked potato, diced

1 small green bell pepper, diced

1 cup boiled hotdogs,thick sliced

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

preparation:
Beat eggs and stir in milk. Add salt and pepper, potato, bell pepper, and hotdogs. Pour into a skillet and cook over medium heat until eggs start to set. Then add egg mixture and cook until the egg cooks on the bottom. Use a spatula to lift the eggs and let the uncooked mixture pour underneath and cook for a few minutes longer until eggs are fully cooked.