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breakfast

Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Crêpes with Nutella and Bananas

More bananas! Just like a few days ago was “National Croissant Day”, Monday is “World Nutella Day” (back in 2022, I did a whole series of nutella recipes for that), so I thought that I would get a head start on that “holiday” by making these Crêpes with Nutella and Bananas. They always remind me of markets in Europe, particularly France and Germany, were there is inevitably someone making these fresh to go. It’s something about the banana and Nutella combination that is also so reminiscent of childhood. Their quick to make and a super snack or dessert.

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2. February 2024
Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole

So January 30 is National Croissant Day, as designated by someone, somewhere, so I thought that I would make this casserole along the banana theme using croissants. Call it a French Toast Casserole or a Bread Pudding, same thing really. Either way, pretty yummy. Note: the recipe calls for a full 8 x 8-inch baking dish, which serves 4, but pictures is my 4 x 4-inch mini pan which is half a portion for just me (the other half isn’t pictured).

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30. January 2024
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Chocolate Walnut Banana Muffins

This is one of those recipes that likely started out as banana bread. Remember during the height of the b=pandemic, everyone seemed to be making banana bread — myself included. And then, somewhere along the line, my “breads” (quick breads” started turning to muffins because they were easier to store and distribute… And then I stopped making banana bread altogether. Funny how that is all very cyclical.

Nevertheless, I made these Chocolate Walnut Banana Muffins today and they are a yummy addition to my breakfasts this week!

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29. January 2024
Breakfast/Brunch, Sandwiches/Paninis, Savory Snacks

Make-ahead Spinach Mushroom and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

I love breakfast sandwiches. I don’t, however, love cooking every morning, so I started making batches of this style of breakfast sandwiches — baked eggs with “mix ins” on English muffins, ready to wrap and chill or freeze. They are very versatile: don’t like spinach and mushrooms, you can use chopped red bell peppers, ham, bacon bits, or even kimchi or asparagus. Swap out the cheese for swiss or gouda or raclette. Once made, can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen up to 3 weeks.

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27. January 2024
Appetizers/Starters, Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Savory Snacks

Puff Pastry Croque Madame

Breakfast on a miserable, wet, depressing Friday morning: Puff Pastry Croque Madame! What is a Croque Madame? Well, a Croque Monsieur (literal translation from French: Mr. Crunchy) is a fancy grilled cheese sandwich. A Croque Madame (Mrs. Crunchy!) is a grilled cheese sandwich with a fried egg on top — so a double fancy grilled cheese. I decided to make these open-faced and with store bought puff pastry. And OMG are they good. Light, fluffy, flavorful, pretty in a messy kind of way. And this recipe feeds a crowd (makes 8 and one is really filling; note that the recipes can be halved). It might take a little longer than a grilled cheese, but definitely much much better. Not only breakfast food, this could be lunch with a light salad or part of a brunch spread.

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26. January 2024