Spring has “sprung”, the azaleas are blooming in Atlanta, and May seems as busy as December this year. But Moms Special Day is Coming Up, and we want to honor her and the other moms in our life. Don’t make reservations – make brunch yourself with these easy and make ahead recipes.
Spinach and Artichoke Breakfast Pie
Extra Virgin
Olive oil
Olive oil
2 Large Eggs
4 Large Egg
Whites
Whites
8 OZ Part
Skim Ricotta Cheese
Skim Ricotta Cheese
3 oz Manchego
Cheese, grated
Cheese, grated
1 oz Grated
Parmesan
Parmesan
1 Heaping
Cup Frozen Artichokes, defrosted and chopped
Cup Frozen Artichokes, defrosted and chopped
1 (10 oz)
Box Frozen Spinach, defrosted and drained
Box Frozen Spinach, defrosted and drained
¼ Cup Minced
Red Sweet Pepper
Red Sweet Pepper
2 TB Chopped
Green Onion
Green Onion
2 TB Chopped
Cilantro
Cilantro
Sea Salt and
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Step One
Preheat oven
to 400F. Grease or spray a 9-inch pie pan lightly with olive oil. (Or use a
springform pan lined with parchment paper.
to 400F. Grease or spray a 9-inch pie pan lightly with olive oil. (Or use a
springform pan lined with parchment paper.
In a large
bowl, whisk together the eggs, whites, ricotta cheese, Manchego and Parmesan. Add
the artichokes, spinach, pepper, green onion and to the cheese and egg mixture.
Season lightly with salt and generously with black pepper Stir until combined.
bowl, whisk together the eggs, whites, ricotta cheese, Manchego and Parmesan. Add
the artichokes, spinach, pepper, green onion and to the cheese and egg mixture.
Season lightly with salt and generously with black pepper Stir until combined.
Pour contents
of into the greased pie pan and drizzle or spray with olive oil. Cook until the
middle is set, about 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes before
serving.
of into the greased pie pan and drizzle or spray with olive oil. Cook until the
middle is set, about 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes before
serving.
MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS
If making this delicious egg dish ahead
of time, don’t preheat the oven. Pour the ingredients into the pie pan, cover
and slide in the refrigerator. On the day you want to serve it, remove the pie from the refrigerator and
preheat the oven to 350F. When the oven is hot, drizzle or spray the top with
olive oil and slide the pie into the oven and cook until the middle is set,
about 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
of time, don’t preheat the oven. Pour the ingredients into the pie pan, cover
and slide in the refrigerator. On the day you want to serve it, remove the pie from the refrigerator and
preheat the oven to 350F. When the oven is hot, drizzle or spray the top with
olive oil and slide the pie into the oven and cook until the middle is set,
about 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Berry Good Orange Strawberry Brunch Salad
3 Cups Fresh Strawberries,
Sliced
Sliced
2 Oranges, Peeled and
Coarsely Chopped
Coarsely Chopped
6 Cups Baby Greens
1 Cup Dried Berries (Cranberries
or Blueberries)
or Blueberries)
½ Cup Walnuts, Toasted and
Chopped
Chopped
OJ Salad Dressing*
Arrange the Cherries and
oranges on top of the baby greens, which have been spread out on a platter.
Sprinkle with the Walnuts and drizzle with the dressing.
oranges on top of the baby greens, which have been spread out on a platter.
Sprinkle with the Walnuts and drizzle with the dressing.
*OJ Salad Dressing
3 TB Orange Jam
1 TB Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive
Oil
Oil
Whisk the ingredients
together.
together.
MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS
Prepare the strawberries
and oranges and place in separate ziplock bags. Toast the walnuts and make the
dressing. The next day, assemble the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
and oranges and place in separate ziplock bags. Toast the walnuts and make the
dressing. The next day, assemble the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
Baked Maple and Cinnamon
French Toast
French Toast
6 to 8 (1 Inch-thick) Slices of Whole Wheat Bread
2 Large Eggs
2 Large Eggs
4 Large Egg Whites
2 Cups Almond Milk
1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
Step One Preheat the Oven to 425F. Spray a large
baking pan or dish with non-stick spray. Arrange the bread slices in a single
layer – the bread should fit into the pan snugly.
baking pan or dish with non-stick spray. Arrange the bread slices in a single
layer – the bread should fit into the pan snugly.
Step Two Combine the eggs, whites, milk, maple
syrup, vanilla and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk to blend and then pour over the
bread. Let soak until all the egg mixture is absorbed, turning the bread after
about 10 minutes.
syrup, vanilla and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk to blend and then pour over the
bread. Let soak until all the egg mixture is absorbed, turning the bread after
about 10 minutes.
Step Three Bake the toast in your preheated oven for
about 25 minutes until golden brown.
about 25 minutes until golden brown.
MAKE AHEAD
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Complete the recipe through Step Two. Cover and place the French
Toast in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit
on the counter while the oven preheats. When it reaches temperature bake in the
oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.)
Toast in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit
on the counter while the oven preheats. When it reaches temperature bake in the
oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.)
OPTIONAL:
Maple Cinnamon Syrup:
1 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
Combine maple
syrup and ground cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring the syrup to a simmer.
Remove from the heat; place the baked French toast on heated plates, top with
the warm maple cinnamon syrup and serve.
syrup and ground cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring the syrup to a simmer.
Remove from the heat; place the baked French toast on heated plates, top with
the warm maple cinnamon syrup and serve.