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Tahoe Brunch Casserole

I’m excited about these leftovers today! The Tahoe Brunch casserole is delicious but has a whopping 46g of fat per serving. With this lightened up version you can feel better about serving this to your family. Original Recipe- 12 slices white bread, crusts removed 2-3 tbsp. butter, softened 1/2 c. butter 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 c. thinly sliced yellow onions 1 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated 5 eggs 2 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. nutmeg 2 tbsp. fresh parsley 2 C tomatoes, diced Butter bread with softened butter; set aside. In a 10-12 inch skillet melt 1/2 cup butter and brown mushrooms and onions until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Cook sausage and cut into bite size pieces. In greased shallow casserole layer 1/2 bread then mushroom mixture, sausage, and then cheese. Repeat ending with cheese. In medium sized bowl mix eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Hand beat. Pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle parsley…

Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a family breakfast favorite but lately I’ll do a big scoop with a little peanut butter, 1/2 banana, coconut, dash of cinnamon and mini dark chocolate chips for dessert. It’s the perfect healthy substitute for ice cream and can curb any sweet tooth! I normally dump a couple cups of oats, 1/2 C of chia seeds, almond milk, a big scoop of Greek yogurt and a dash of maple syrup but if you really like measurements (this is for one serving, but trust me you’ll want to make enough to share). Mix and refrigerate overnight- 1/3 C Old Fashioned Oats 1/3 C almond/coconut milk 1/3 C Plain Greek yogurt 2 TB Chia Seeds Small dash of vanilla Dash of Maple Syrup Dash of salt ETC. Add berries, peaches, or sliced almonds. Top with bananas and brown sugar and broil to caramelize. Top with granola or dried fruit. Swirl PB and Nutella and warm it emoji . Layer toppings and oatmeal in a mason jar and serve for a brunch. Let kids pick their own toppings and make…

NYC Breakfast

Esposito Giovanni and Sons Meat Market for Breakfast!

Frozen Blueberry Pineapple Greek Yogurt Bark

Sunday is my favorite day to cook with my family. We are making this amazing Frozen Blueberry Pineapple Greek Yogurt bark this morning from @cleaneats_cleantreats. I love her recipes and healthy take on delicious food. Thanks @cleaneats_cleantreats ️

Biscuits and Healthy Sausage Gravy

A drizzly day calls for biscuits and healthier version of sausage gravy. Half the biscuit and add extra spinach for an even healthier take. Biscuits, halved Eggs, scrambled Tomatoes Avocado Sautéed spinach (sauté EVOO, garlic, S&P. Pull off the heat as soon as it starts to wilt) Sausage gravy 1 package Applegate Chicken Sausage 2 TB flour 2%milk, as needed for thickness Ground Pepper Garlic salt Dash of nutmeg Crumble sausage (break into little pieces don’t cut) and sauté until golden. Sprinkle flour over sausage until cooked through. Add one cup of milk until combined and then 1-2 more. Let thicken for 10 minutes. Add more milk if needed. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. ETC. Under cook the eggs just a bit so they don’t get rubbery. Take away the biscuit and this would be a great breakfast scramble.

Blue Plate Diner

Morning breakfast with my girls celebrating the end of swim team!

Caffe Niche

Brunch! I gain so much inspiration eating out and love remaking favorites at home. I was also so glad I subbed the toast for tomatoes. Sunny side up eggs Sautéed spinach with EVOO and garlic Tomatoes with basil and balsamic Avocado with EVOO and Black Sea salt ETC. The Black Sea salt made this simple breakfast. Flavored salts can add a great element to different dishes.

Mediterranean Frittata

I love the Spa menu at hotels. Full of flavor and healthy. This Mediterranean Frittata you can definitely make at home. Eggs Spinach Sun Dried Tomatoes, diced Red onion, sautéed Green olives, sliced Feta cheese Oregano Top with arugula salad and micro greens. Drizzle pesto and devour! ETC. Eat the 4 pieces of French toast your kids don’t eat.

Egg Scramble

When all else fails and your fridge is bare, eggs! Scrambled eggs with (anything you have left in the kitchen). Pesto Sun dried tomatoes Pepperoncini peppers Roasted Red Peppers Salami Pepperoni Artichokes Sauté all ingredients (except eggs, pesto, and basil) at a high temp. Put aside. Cook eggs in the same pan. Add toppings at the last minute of cooking including pesto, basil, and S&P.

Protein Poppers

Batches and batches of protein poppers at our house today. I’m addicted and so is everyone in my family, so we make a lot to keep in the freezer for easy popping! Combine, roll into 1 inch balls, and freeze. 1 C Old Fashioned Oats 1 C Steel Cut Oats 1 C Rice Crispy Cereal 1 C Nut Butter (I use natural peanut butter) 1 C ground flax seed 1/2 C Coconut flakes 2/3 C mini chocolate chips 3/4 C honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 TB coconut oil (optional)