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I'm late getting this post put together. My husband was home working on some paperwork today and the boys were busily cleaning their rooms. As the hours passed and we still really hadn't eaten breakfast, I decided it was the perfect morning to make brunch. And thus this morning became a lovely morning of cooking for the men I love!
We enjoyed breakfast egg sandwiches and a fruited spinach salad. It was wonderful to spend time preparing for the day and feasting on the delicious, seasonal food.
The sandwich began with an inspiring loaf of rosemary olive oil bread. I decided to use parmesan as the cheese because I felt it would compliment the bread and not detract from it. The combination of flavors and textures proved fabulous.
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
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1 egg
fresh grated parmesan cheese (or whatever cheese you prefer)
pepper to taste
2 slices bread (I used rosemary olive oil bread)
butter
1 slice cooked bacon
a few leaves of baby spinach
2-3 slices of tomato
Fry the egg in a litte butter - breaking the yoke. When it is almost finished, sprinkle parmsan cheese and allow to melt. Sprinkle with a little pepper.
Toast the bread - I put it under the broiler to crisp one side, leaving the other side soft. Butter one side of each piece.
To Build:
Top first slice of bread with baby spinach, then bacon, then the egg, then the tomato and top with remaining slice of bread. Serve immediately.
The salad was a delightful combination of fresh. The granola was perhaps the most interesting and most surprising addition. It took the salad right over the top and solidified it as a brunch salad. Simple and delicious.
BRUNCH SPINACH SALAD
Baby spinach or mixed greens
Creamy Balsamic Dressing (or dressing of your choice - a sweet poppy seed would also be lovely)
Fresh berries (I used raspberries and sliced strawberries)
Granola
Toss the greens with the dressing and place on plate. Top with berries and granola. Serve.
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One of my favorite summer recipes is "Corn and Black Bean Salad." I love making this. It does not require and oven. It is QUICK to throw together and can be served with grilled chicken and a salad. It's a WONDERFUL simple meal.
ReplyDelete1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package of corn, cooked per package directions
Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, raw sugar, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder together. Pour over black beans and corn mixture. Garnish with cilantro and refrigerate until ready to eat.
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My favorite summer recipe is a simple pasta salad with vegetables fresh from the garden!
ReplyDeleteOur favorite summer meal: Marinate in olive oil and pressed garlic: fresh tomatoes, green pepper and basil. Add fresh mozzarella cheese and pasta. Salt and pepper to taste.
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My favorite summer meal is a simple BLT with a side of fresh Illinois sweet corn. I usually toast both slices of bread for the sandwich, spreading a little mayonnaise on the top.The next step is to layer the fresh spinach leaves, crispy bacon strips, and thick garden-fresh slices of tomatoes. Serve with lightly-salted, lightly-buttered corn still on the cob and a tall glass of milk.
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One of my favorite easy and delicious summer dishes - especially when I have tomatoes and basil from the garden - is tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil salad.
ReplyDeleteSlice tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4 to 1/2" thick slices.
Overlap tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves in circles around a platter, or stack on individual plates.
Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
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ReplyDeleteBreakfast sandwiches are my favorite! Try mine or click on the link at the bottom of my post for another blogger's amazing variation. DELISH!
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Could you make these in advance for the week by refridgerating?
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsey, I'm not sure if you are referring to the salad or the sandwich. They both are best made fresh - the sandwich would refrigerate very well since it is grilled. Hope that helps! Soups, lasagna, egg casserole - those things work well being made ahead and reheated for lunches.
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