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Poached Eggs

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Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs
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Ingredients

  • Fresh eggs

Instructions

    1: Heat at least 2 inches of water in a saucepan or deep skillet to a simmer. Do not put the eggs in boiling water or they will get tough and broken up by the agitation. If the water is not hot enough, the eggs will cook slowly and spread.
    2: Break each egg in a dish and slide it into the simmering water. They will hold their shape better if you slide it in against the edge of the pan.
    3: Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until the whites are coagulated and the yolks are a soft as you like them.
    4: Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon.
    5: Drain well and serve.

Notes

Ideal poached eggs have a bright and shiny appearance. They will be compact and round, not spread and flattened. They have firm and tender whites with a warm liquid yolk.
When poaching eggs aim to keep the egg shape. You want the eggs to be in a round, compact mass as much as possible rather than spread out all over the pan. Fresh eggs maintain their shape best.
If eggs are not very fresh you can add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar for each quart of water. The vinegar helps to coagulate the egg white faster. This helps the poached egg to have a better shape.
Vinegar is not needed when using fresh eggs. Leave it out whenever you can because it will cause the whites to be tougher and not as shiny.
Some cooks like to create a whirlpool in the water by stirring it quickly and then dropping the egg in. You can try this if you are poaching one egg at a time.
To improve the appearance trim off the ragged edges.
To hold for later, plunge the egg immediately into cold water to stop the cooking. Later reheat briefly in hot water and serve.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious Poached Eggs! This is a healthy cooking method and easy to make too. All you need is some simmering water and eggs. You can make lots of eggs at once or just a couple.

And eggs are not just for breakfast. I just had Poached Eggs on toast for dinner. They were so flavorful and creamy. I like them runny but my husband likes them firm. I just leave his in the simmering water longer. You can easily cook Poached Eggs to order. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make yummy Poached Eggs. Watch this cooking video and make some Poached Eggs today!

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

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Yield: 12 Muffin Tops

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

Banana Nut Muffin Tops
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup walnuts (divided)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup banana, ripe (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 - 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/3 cup soy or regular milk (more if needed)
  • Baking spray

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray cookie sheet or muffin top pans with baking spray.
    2: Add flour, baking powder, salt and 3/4 cup walnuts to a food processor. Process until the nuts are as fine as the flour (about 1 minute).
    3: Add the rest of the walnuts and process until they are coarsely chopped. Transfer to mixing bowl and set aside.
    4: Add mashed banana and honey to a 2 cup measuring cup. Add milk to make 1 1/2 cups total. Stir ingredients together.
    5: Add the banana mixture and dates to the flour mixture. Mix well.
    6: Scoop mounds (1/4 - 1/3 cup) of batter on the muffin pan or cookie sheet. Spread mounds into flat circles.
    7: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

I like Kosher salt but you can use any type.
I mash the bananas with a fork.
Riper bananas are sweeter.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious, Banana Nut Muffin Tops! This is an easy muffin recipe that is tasty and healthy. I predict they will happily satisfy your sweet tooth. These Banana Nut Muffin Tops are are crunchy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. They are perfect for breakfast and as a snack or dessert. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Banana Nut Muffin Top recipe. Watch this cooking video and make these sweet, yummy Banana Nut Muffin Tops today!

Toaster Oven French Toast

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Toaster Oven French Toast

Toaster Oven French Toast
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup soy or regular milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices bread, whole grain
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1 : Spray a baking pan that fits in your toaster oven with cooking spray.
    2: Whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla and salt in a shallow bowl.
    3: Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture until saturated. Turn it over and soak the other side.
    4: After the slice of bread is soaked, place it on the pan. Repeat with another slice of bread.
    5: Move toaster oven rack to the broil setting.
    6: Broil 5 - 8 minutes on the first side. Then turn the bread over and broil 5 - 8 minutes more until the French Toast is golden brown.
    7: Serve hot with desired toppings

Notes

I prefer Kosher salt.
For easy clean up, line pan with foil then spray with cooking spray.

Making French Toast in your Toaster Oven is super easy and delicious! Only a few ingredients are needed and you probably have them in your kitchen. This is an easy healthy French Toast recipe you can make for breakfast or anytime! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this yummy French Toast in your Toaster Oven.

When your French toast is finished customize it with your favorite toppings. I like almond butter and fruit sauce. My dad likes butter and Maple Syrup. What do you like? Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Toaster Oven French Toast today!

Peach Sauce

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Yield: 8 servings

Peach Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 5 - 6 cups peaches, sliced or diced (fresh or frozen)
  • 12 ounce can apple juice concentrate
  • 1 1/2 cup water (divided)
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

    1: Place peaches, juice concentrate, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Stir.
    2: Place the pan over high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Stir occasionally.
    3: Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    4: Mix the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water while the mixture is simmering.. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
    5: After the peach sauce finishes simmering, remove it from the heat.
    6: Stir the dissolved cornstarch again. Then, slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the peach sauce.
    7: Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring the peach mixture to a boil.
    8: Reduce the heat and stir until the peach sauce becomes thick. It continues to thicken as it cools.
    9: Serve this peach sauce hot or cold.

Notes

This peach sauce is delicious over waffles, French toast, pancakes, and toast.


Top peanut butter toast with this peach sauce for an easy and delicious breakfast, lunch, or snack.


If your peaches are diced, you may want to try this peach sauce in a peanut butter sandwich. Yum!

Try this delicious, sweet Peach Sauce recipe made without sugar! It is healthy, easy to make and has only a few ingredients. It is yummy on pancakes, waffles, French Toast, ice cream and in peanut butter sandwiches. My family likes to put it on peanut butter toast. The are so happy when they find a batch of Peach Sauce in the fridge! You can use fresh or frozen peaches (diced or sliced).

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Peach Sauce recipe. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious Peach Sauce today!

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