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How to cook eggs

How are you at cooking eggs? I’m ok with scrambled, over hard, omelets, … But when it comes to runny yolks, I fail. I figure I’m probably not alone. That’s why I’m sharing this video with you. This is a new cooking series. This particular episode is everything about cooking eggs. From sunny side up…

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World’s Best Spanish Omelets

  Quite a claim. Everyone who tries them agrees. Serve these omelets for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Delicious and cheap. For best results, make one at a time. A two egg omelet is usually quite enough per person. But if you are really, really hungry, go ahead, make a three egger. Make the salsa…

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Tropical Breakfast Wraps

    6 eggs ¼ cup chopped ham ¼ cup chopped red or green bell pepper 2 Tablespoons butter 1 8oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 4 8in. flour tortillas Grated cheddar cheese   Beat eggs in a medium bowl until light and creamy looking Melt butter in a large fry pan and swirl to coat…

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Strawberry-Banana French Toast

    This is a favorite in our house! I make it a lot. You would think I would have a picture, right? Sorry. I’ll try to remember next time I make it.   Figure about 2 large eggs for 4-6 pieces. ½ of an over-ripe banana for every 2 eggs. ¼ teas. Vanilla extract…

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strawberry banana smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

  This is the most basic of smoothies – and everyone loves it!   1 cup plain yogurt 1 peeled banana 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon flaxseed, ground ½ teaspoon honey ½ cup ice   Pulse in blender until smooth. Drink up. Makes 2 servings. This is a super nutritious treat. Its a great…

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Oatmeal Pancakes

    3/4 cup milk – 2% is best 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 Tablespoons butter 1 egg 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup raisins (optional)   Place oats in a medium bowl. Pour milk over oats and let soak for…

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No Guilt Pumpkin Muffins

  No oil or shortening is used in these healthy and indulgent muffins. This recipe came from an old health club I used to belong to- Charlie Club. They had a restaurant at the club with healthy foods that taste great. These are really yummy muffins. ( I do put cinnamon sugar on the tops.)…

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Fried Bananas

  You’re probably too young to remember the days when fancy desserts were the rage – Cherries Jubilee, Baked Alaska, Banana Flambe… if you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’ve missed some good eating!   While I love Banana Flambe at a restaurant, I really am a wimp when it comes to trying flaming things…

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Dutch Baby

  When I was in my 20’s I had a boyfriend that took me to Walker Brothers Pancake House often. It was so popular that people would wait an hour in line every weekend.  It was there that I fell in love with Apple Pancakes and Dutch Babies.  The Dutch Baby looks like a big…

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