Huevos Rancheros

I have always been curious about these when I see it on a menu at a Mexican restaurant but I am not adventurous enough to try them; probably because I am too starved to risk it. Our neighbor makes them and brought it for Andy to try one Saturday morning. They were amazing! I came up with this healthier spin on them and they have become a favorite of Andy's.

4 corn tortillas (we like the handmade ones from Mission, don't get the cheap ones)
1 can black beans
Pico de gallo or other fresh salsa, to taste
1/4 C. Grated cheese
4 eggs

Poach the eggs (directions below if you need them). Warm tortillas in a skillet with just a bit of oil; you can use a oil spritzer for this. Drain the black beans and warm; you can add an adobo or cezan seasoning to add extra flavor. On individual plates, layer one tortilla, 2-3 T. black beans, grated cheese, one poached egg, and top with pico.

Poached eggs: Add 2 T. vinegar and fill large high sided skillet with water and bring to a boil; turn to medium heat to keep the water simmering. Crack one egg into a small dish or cup, get the dish close to the water and drop it in. Continue with the remaining eggs and cook for 2-3 minutes, depending on how well done you want them. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. You can also check out this video from Food Network; it calls for way more vinegar but I have used the whirlpool method and it works as well.

Festive Cranberry Waffles with Orange Syrup

For Christmas, Andy's mom sent the Worldwide Ward Christmas Cookbook. It has recipes from around Utah, er, I mean the world. Apparently there is also a Worldwide Ward Cookbook. Flipping through, I saw this recipe for Festive Cranberry Waffles with Orange Syrup and decided to give them a try. The waffles are very tender and the syrup is not too sweet, almost a bit creamy. I think these will become a holiday tradition for us.

Cranberry Waffles
1 C. flour
2 t. baking powder
1 1/4 t. dried orange peel (I used fresh)
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/8 t. salt
1/2 C. cornmeal (I used wheat flour)
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. dried cranberries, coarsley chopped
1 C. buttermilk
1/4 C. milk
1 egg
1 t. vanilla or 1/2 t. orange extract
4 T. butter, melted
Preheat waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients (including cranberries). In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, egg, and flavoring. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Stir in melted mutter. If batter is too thick, stir in more milk, 1 T. at a time, to reach desired consistency. Cook in waffle iron until golden brown. Serve with Orange Syrup or maple syrup.

Orange Syrup
1 C. orange juice
1/4 C. sugar
1 T. cornstarch
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Boil 1-2 minutes until thickened. Makes about 1 cup syrup.

Puffy Eggs for Breakfast

aka German Pancakes

1 C. flour
1 C. milk
1 t. salt
4 eggs

Blend in a blender.

Place 1/4 C. butter into a 9"x13" baking pan, and melt in a 425 degree oven. When butter is melted, pour egg mixture into pan; bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut and serve warm.


this is Sheila's recipe, and has become one of Laurel's favorite breakfasts.

Baby Dutch Pancakes

submitted by Missy

1 egg
1/4 C. flour
1/4 C. milk
margarine, powdered sugar, lemon juice

Serving for one. Blend egg, milk, and flour in blender. Melt small amount butter in pie plate. Heat in oven. Pour mixture in plate. Bake at 350° for 10 minute. Butter. Sift powdered sugar atop and can sprinkle lemon juice on.


Source: Favorite Recipes Silverdale II Young Women 1986

Crepes

My favorite dessert, I mean breakfast is crepes. I like them with strawberries, cream cheese and whipped cream.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend everything in blender. Use a small non-stick skillet with cooking spray over med. heat. Pour enough in the pan to swirl it around. Cook until the edges are lightly brown. Use a fork to loosen the edges and flip. Cook 1 min. more. You could make these so many ways:

~Butter with powdered sugar
~Canned pie filling
~Whipped cream
~Scrambled eggs
~Brown sugar and sour cream
The list goes on...

(Karen)