Mexican Style Breakfast Toast

July 25, 2014 Amanda Plott

There's something about me that many of you may not know. I have gone my entire life turning my nose up to any sort of egg that wasn't either scrambled or hardboiled. I didn't make such a decision based on taste. No, no. My dislike for runny yolks was merely fear of the unknown.

Just over a year ago, I was out having brunch with my mother. I ordered an item that, unbeknownst to me, came with a fried egg on top. The place was pretty busy and I had a mimosa in me, so I figured, why not? Liquid courage at it's finest! I tried it and I liked it. Oh, happy day!

Over the last year, I hadn't really been fearing the previously inapproachable yolky versions of eggs. And in the past weeks, I've had more and more. Dare I say... I actually like runny yolks now? Gasp...

Avocado & Egg Breakfast Toast

July 1, 2014 Amanda Plott

This summer breakfast toast has been a staple among my weekly menu. It's quick. It's easy. And it doesn't heat up my poor little kitchen much at all. While one lonely slice of toast might not seem like much, this is a rather filling little dish that's full of healthy fats and protein to keep you going and powering through your morning!

Healthy fats? What - you thought all fats were bad? Nope!

Your body needs healthy fats.

Healthy fats keep your skin smooth, energize you, provide essential fatty-acids, and even help with vitamins that your body needs!...

Stuffed Breakfast Peppers

May 29, 2014 Amanda Plott

I've made Baked Egg and Avocado Bowls before, which are amazing, but I am also a fan of stuffed peppers. So, I figured... why not use the same idea and stuff peppers as a healthy low cab breakfast option? Of course!

These peppers are super easy to toss together and taste great. I was a little surprised with how filling and satisfying these were. I'm generally a carbivore in the morning.

Yes. That's right. A carbivore.

You know, similar to a carnivore... but with carbs rather than meat.

Shameful, I know. But... at least I'm honest!...

Lighter Egg-in-a-Basket

January 14, 2014 Amanda Plott

I'm taking a little break from my 'game day' inspired recipes today and enjoying a nice little light breakfast.

I've got to admit, breakfast is the hardest meal of the day for me. Somewhere between getting myself up and going and getting my little girl up and going... I more often than not either skip it all together or end up scarfing down the remains of whatever I made her that day.

One of my go to items when I'm rushing around is toast. It's quick. It's easy. And it's portable.

No fuss. No muss...

Skinny Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

September 23, 2013 Amanda Plott

This is exactly the sort of fun thing that happens when I cook from my pantry.

I make a set meal plan every week for breakfast, lunch, and dinners. But somehow... by the end of the week, plans have inevitably changed. After a few weeks I end up with a handful of odds and ends from meals that either never happened or were converted into something else for whatever reason.

At any rate, I had a full pound of burger meat in my freezer that needed to have something done with it, and no buns. I also had some egg roll wrappers that I had intended for another use, but somehow managed to remain sitting in my fridge. I also had two lonely slices of cooked reduced sodium bacon sitting aside as leftovers from breakfast.

What's a girl to do...?...

Skinny Spinach & Cheese Crepes

August 18, 2013 Amanda Plott

My dad stopped in for a visit this weekend, and every time I have him around I make one request. Crepes!

He's mastered the art of crepe making over the years and has attempted teaching his method to me... and while I am sure that I could make them myself... it's far more comforting when he makes them...