Cheese: My Cure-All

So, this SkinnyBitch’s hopes for a better morning were dashed.  Quite the predicament.  BUT that won’t keep her boney butt out of the kitchen!!  No way Jose!!   So in this installment, I’ll give you my perfect recipe for a broken heart – a breakfast that would rival any challenge on Man v. Food. 

I made a promise to my twin, who just happens to be 5 years my junior, last night – to make a morning meal of epic proportions.  Here is where I started –

Cheesy Hashbrowns –

2 medium sized Red potatoes, grated (I squeeze them in paper towel to make sure I get a good amount of brown-ness; you could use a towel – but why make laundry on top of dishes?!)

1/4 of a decent size onion, optional

2T butter

1t salt

1/2t pepper

1/2t paprika

1/2t garlic powder

1/4c cheddar cheese

Start by melting 1T of your butter in a non-stick skillet on medium heat (this will prevent any anguish post browning-time), sauté your onions (should you choose to accept them!) with your spices.  Just allow the onions to soften slightly.  Up the ante with your heat to medium-high heat; add your second tablespoon of butter and topple in your tater shreds.  Spread the mixture into an even layer across your skillet and squish down the potato mixture.  This will make “the flip” a breeze a little later.  Leave it to hang out on the heat for about 3-5 minutes (brown’ness will await you when you return to them); now comes the flip.  Take a decent sized spatula, and a deep breath – flip like a pancake!  You should have a good amount of brown’ness – add your cheese on top once you’ve completed the flip.  Leave to brown 3-5 more minutes on the other side.

I take this time to mix up the rest of my morning treat.  Come along with me!

 “Fancy” Scramble –

2 eggs, beaten

2T milk

1/2t salt

1/4t pepper

1 clove of garlic, minced

1/4c red onion, chopped

1/4c shredded provolone (or any cheese that you have on hand!)

1/4c chopped fresh herbs (use whatever you like, or whatever you have – I had parsley and basil this morning, but really, anything would work – this scramble is not picky; much like me!)

1T butter

Mix up your egg, milk, spice, cheese and herb mixture while you let the butter melt in a skillet – add your chopped garlic and onions to the hot butter and sauté for about 3 minutes.  Pour in your egg mixture and cook to your desired done’ness.  I prefer a tender egg, so I tend to cook mine a little less than normal; but whatever you like, go with it!!

Cinnamon Toast –

2 slices of bread (I am using my leftover French bread from the Connection!)

1T sugar

2t cinnamon

1t nutmeg

Butter

Toast your bread, and while that’s happening, mix up your sugar and spices.  Butter your toast liberally with butter.  I use this as an excuse to “help my spices stick better”, but really, I just adore butter .. J   Sprinkle your spice mixture across the toast – again, liberally!

You are now ready to delve into the magic that is my favorite meal of the day – this is truly a special treat for this SkinnyBitch!   I hope you try this out!  I am confident that food is the cure-all for anything that ails you.  It’s comforting to spend time making good food whether it’s for friends, family or just yourself.  I’m not going to give you the traditional, “GO MAKE THIS RECIPE” schpeel today, instead, the SkinnyBitch is going to tell you to take the time to love the people you’re with today.  Hug them, be close to them, and tell them how much they mean to you. 

Until then ..

XOXO