Bread to me is like a blank canvas. There’s more to bread than just grilled cheese, toast, and croutons. I know avocado toasts are all the rage, but I seriously cannot justify spending $15+ at a time for one piece of bread and half an avocado. I grew up eating bread in very unique ways …
Mexican Baked Eggs
Do you ever go out for weekend brunches and order those delicious “baked egg” dishes that come in a little cast iron skillet bubbling away in a savory sauce and gooey with cheese? Yeah, I’m salivating just thinking about it. I wanted to re-create that at home, but without all the oil and general fat. …
Creamy Egg Scramble with Cilantro-Mint Pico de Gallo & Spicy Crema
Want some eggs? Want to make them fast but not skimp out on the flavor? Check it (this serves 1 person): Creamy Egg Scramble: 3-4 jumbo egg whites 1/2 small red onion – chopped 1 jalapeno – chopped 1 tsp chili powder salt black pepper pinch of ground cumin 2-3 tbsp reduced fat shredded Mexican …
Eggnog (Lowfat)
Not sure if this needs any introduction at all, but that this was the first time I made Eggnog. I’ve generally not ventured into the realm of eggnog, as it is super fattening and most of the time it is raw (there are recipes where you can temper the yolks so they’re cooked, or a …
Spinach-Asiago Omelet
I love making omlettes – they’re super easy to make, fast, and full of protein. I’ve been off for the past 2 weeks, as I’m in between jobs and was lucky enough to have some time off! I pretty much made breakfast every morning since I had the time to. I made a particularly delicious …
Southwestern Eggwhite Omelet with Fresh Chimichurri Sauce
As you may know, I love making egg-white omelets- they’re filling and super healthy, and as a vegetarian, its a great source of protein. I wish I took some pictures, but everyone just gobbled them up before I could! We love Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern flavors in my house. Its bold, spicy and uses a …
Priyanka, now that you’re a vegetarian where do you get your PROTEIN from? Aren’t you deprived?!
The answer to this question simply stated is- NO I am not deprived at all. In fact my daily regimen includes an awesome amount of protein packed meals and snacks- all vegetarian and some even vegan! Below I’ll share my tips for vegetarians who are struggling to get their protein fill. And these recipes and …
How Do I Get These Egg Shells Out of My Omelette?!
One of the most common problems with breakfast and baking is egg shells in your food! Image Source After many trials and tribulations of cracking eggs for baking, making omelets and breakfast for my family friends, I have come to a solution for this problem. Ok, so it’s not some new discovery or anything that …
Zesty Bagel Breakfast Recipe- you won’t find this at a Deli!
As a New Yorker you know that bagels are an important part of life. However, I don’t go eating bagels everyday considering they’re pretty calorific and carby. But the occasional toasted bagel in the morning smothered with veggie cream cheese is always good! We had some everything bagels (my favorite next to Garlic bagels) laying …
Who ever said you needed BACON?
I eat breakfast every morning. Without it, I feel lethargic and extremely hungry later on in the day. Breakfast is the most important meal, and while I love a hearty breakfast, I like to keep it healthy. People generally relate eggs to high cholesterol, grease and fat. However, it is my mission to put an …