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Peanut Butter Banana Bacon French Toast

Posted on Sep 22, 2013 in Breakfast, Brunch | 0 comments

I’ve been converted to the dark side and jumped on the bacon band wagon, but really can you blame me? What doesn’t taste better with bacon?

Every time I make French Toast there are pieces left uneaten. Never fails. I guess when it’s just me and the hubby, it’s hard to eat all 8 pieces I always seem to make.

Well, instead of the garbage can like so many other pieces of french toast that have come before have gone, the pieces left over from the bread used in my Stuffed Strawberry French Toast were used to make this beauty! No need for explanation on this one, it’s a Peanut Butter Banana Bacon all together sandwiched between two pieces of French Toast…Peanut Butter Banana Bacon French Toast Sandwich! The saltiness of the bacon and the nuttiness of the peanut butter with the cinnamon nutmeg deliciousness of the bread and the sweetness of the banana…. seriously?? delish!

Peanut Butter Bacon & Banana French Toast Sandwich

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Ingredients

French Toast Sandwich

8 Challah Bread Sliced 1
16 Slices of Bacon
2 Bananas Sliced
1 cup Crunchy Peanut Butter

Batter

2 Eggs
1/2 cup Buttermilk or Milk
1 tablespoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Directions

Step 1
For the batter, combine the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and vanilla in a shallow bowl or pan. Something easy to soak the bread in after it is stuffed.
Step 2
Dredge each piece of bread in the egg mixture on each side. You might want to let the bread sit in the egg mixture for a minute to allow the bread to soak up the deliciousness. Heat a large skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook each slice on each side for about 4-5 minutes and when the bread is golden brown. Work in batches. Dredge the next slice when the first slice is completed and put in the skillet to cook.
Step 3
Brown & crisp the bacon in a separate pan. Use a paper towel to absorb excess oils and fat.
Step 4
Assemble your french toast sandwich. Layer in between two pieces of French Toast , peanut butter, bacon & sliced bananas. Enjoy!

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Neuf-awho? Neuf-awhat? Neufchatel Cheese & Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Posted on Sep 20, 2013 in Breakfast, Brunch, Ingredient Knowledge | 0 comments

Neufchatel cheese reminds me of my given name. The name I suffered through all the way up until 8th grade when I finally decided to drop my Chinese first name no one could pronounce (and one I won’t mention here 😉 to go by my middle name Elizabeth. Life suddenly became easier and those that avoided me for fear of pronouncing my name wrong suddenly seemed so relaxed when saying hi. That’s kind of the way I feel about Neufchatel Cheese. Even though I see it at the store every time I reach for the Cream Cheese, I always avoided it having no idea how to pronounce it and having no idea what it was. I probably still don’t know how to pronounce it but after getting to know it a little better it’s really just as simple as its sister Cream Cheese.

My Favorite Ways to Thicken a Sauce & Turkey Sloppy Joes with Avocado & a Fried Egg….YUM!

Posted on Sep 20, 2013 in Breakfast, Brunch, Healthy Eats, Main Dishes | 0 comments

I don’t think I had my first Sloppy Joe until I was probably 25….sad. I grew up in a Asian household so typical meals for me, besides the frequent Burger King, Popeye’s, Boston Market & Taco Bell was chicken feet & rice porridge. Although delicious, they were no Sloppy Joes!

The one thing that can destroy even the most flavorful Sloppy Joes is a watery & runny meat sauce. So here are my 3 favorite ways to thicken any sauce.

Guilt Free Spinach Goat Cheese Turkey Bacon Frittata

Posted on Sep 18, 2013 in Breakfast, Brunch, Healthy Eats | 2 comments

Frittatas are one of my favorite things to make, mostly because you really can’t mess it up and once you learn the technique behind making a frittata you can totally throw whatever you have on hand for a quick and easy dinner, lunch, breakfast or my favorite of all brunch!