Fried Rice, the basics

First of all, let me apologize for the lack of photos of preparation. Unfortunately I was alone at home when I made this, so there was no one to hold the camera, and anyone who’s ever cooked any variety of…

Farfalle Frittata

Coming up with ideas for a simple yet hearty meal during the holidays can be a bit difficult, so why not try this approach?

I’d made some farfalle with broccoli, cauliflower and a sour cream sauce a few nights before,…

English Muffin Breakfast “Pizza”

Who said breakfast had to be predictable? Just because you’re in the mood for breakfast ingredients such as bacon and eggs doesn’t mean that they should be served in the classic manner. This little gem of a breakfast idea shares…

Huevos Locos

Sometimes laziness yields surprisingly good results, if not strikingly pretty ones.

This morning I was terribly hungry, but also feeling terribly “blah” about actually cooking anything for myself for breakfast. (There is no cereal in the house usually. So far…

Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

Sometimes plans change at the drop of a hat in my kitchen. I’d planed on making a few omelets on Sunday morning for a nice sit down brunch with my wife, and then it happened. I reached into the fridge…

Italian Breakfast Wrap

A little zing in the morning isn’t a bad thing. As I’ve said before, my wife and I have been told by our dietitian to be sure that breakfast is a part of our day. Not being the kind of…

Eggs Morris

What does the king of cooking blindly do when he’s in a hurry to get his wife out the door with a full stomach, but finds that everyone, including himself, is tired of the “same-old same-old?” Well, he looks in…

Basil and Spinach Omelet with Muenster

An omelet can be a cook’s signature dish or worst nightmare. When everything goes properly, the result of a simple mix of beaten eggs, milk and seasoning becomes something more than the sum of its parts. A lighter than air…