NUTELLA & MARSCAPONE FRENCH TOAST

Usually a savory over sweet person, this has to be the most decadent french toast I have ever had, not to mention the most beautiful. I honestly think you don’t even need the maple syrup because of how sweet it is already - its dessert for breakfast, lets call a spade a spade. LOL But damn was it good and so worthy of a post on the blog so here you go! Don’t blame me if you get a cavity! LOL

INGREDIENTS:

-French Toast For Two -

6 Pieces of Chellah Bread Slicked in 1’ Thick Pieces
6 Eggs
1 SP of Cinnamon
1/4 Cup of Brown Sugar
1/2 TSP of Vanilla Extract
1/4 TSP of Nutmeg
Pinch of Salt
Butter for the pan
1 Jar of Nutella
I Jar of Marscapone
Icing Sugar for dusting

-Additional Toppings -

Maple Syrup

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg and salt in a bowl until fully incorporated.

Heat pan on high and add butter. While butter is melting take a piece of bread and soak it in egg mixture, 4 seconds each side. Place in pan with melted butter and allow to cook until golden brown- flip and repeat to other side

When all the toast is ready spread a thin layer of Nutella between the first and second layer. Then spread a thin layer or marscapone between the second and third layer. Spread a thin layer of Nutella between the third and fourth layer.

Dust the stack of french toast with icing sugar using a sifter before adding maple syrup and eating.

ENJOY!!!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Bon Appetite!!!

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ITALIAN CROSTATA RECIPE - MEMORIES FROM ITALY

Having recently received a package of Bonne Maman jams (best surprise ever!) I decided that I would put them to good use and make some delicious Italian breakfast tarts known as Crostatas. If you ever find that you have lots of jam in your fridge and you are looking for ways to use them up this is a great idea. The recipe is really easy and forgiving, and can be a fun activity to do with kids. Although Italians typically serve this tart with breakfast it can easily transition to an after dinner dessert with the help of a scoop of ice cream. Buon appetito!!

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups of flour
1/2 Cup of granulated sugar
1/2 Teaspoon of baking powder
1 Egg + 1 Egg yoke (throw out whites for just one egg)
1/2 Cup of butter (softened!)
3/4 Cup of jam of your choice

DIRECTIONS:

Using a large bowl add in your flour, sugar, and baking powder - whisk until fully incorporated together.

Make a well and add in your eggs and butter, and start to incorporate it all together. I like to start with my whisk and then move to using my hands as it gets more clumpy.

Kneed the clumps together until they form a dough (this may take some time but the butter will eventually spread and help form the dough).

Once dough is formed wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Take dough out of fridge after 30 minutes and roll out using a rolling pin to about 1/8 of an inch thickness.

Spread the dough out over your pie dish and get rid of any excess dough. You can kneed the excess dough together again and roll it out again to create strips of dough which are equal in thickness to decorate the top of the crostata with a lattice later if you want.

Add in your jam and spread out evenly. You want just enough jam where you don't see the crust below.

Add your decorative stripes of dough to the top now. I like to form a lattice but some people cut out shapes instead. You can turn down the edges of the pie to hold the lattice strips in place.

Place in oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until top is golden.

Once ready remove and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

If you like this recipe or have any comments/questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section below!

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HOMEMADE PUFFED RICE GRANOLA WITH SMARTIES!!!

If you like to cook and get creative like me sometimes you end up with a lot of left over ingredients filling up all the space in your pantry. The great thing about homemade granola bars are that you can really use whatever you have on hand. If you want to make them naturally sweet use more dried fruit. Not worried about calories - sweeten with chocolate or caramel! Granola is a great way to create something out of what you've got while still tasting good and satisfying those cravings in a healthy way. Today I made puffed rice granola with walnuts, pine nuts, shredded coconuts and even some crushed smarties! If you are interested in making granola bars at home I have included the recipe below! ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 cup of unsalted butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/4 tsp of salt
2.5 cups of rice puffs
1/3 cup of shredded coconut
1/4 cup of crushed walnut
1/4 cup of pine nuts
1/4 cup of crushed smarties

DIRECTIONS:

In a small sauce pan on medium heat melt the brown sugar, honey and butter together. Stir until completely liquefied. Remove from heat, add in your vanilla extract and salt before setting aside.

In a large bowl mix in your puffed rice, shredded coconut, walnuts, pine nuts and crushed smarties - mix up that goodness!!!

Once the melted sugar, butter mixture has cooled a little (dont want it to melt your chocolate) add it to the big bowl of puffed rice and mix until fully incorporated.

Take a deep flat dish and line with aluminum foil before pouring in granola mixture. Spread around using a spatula and let chill for at least 2 hours in the fridge before chopping in granola bars!!! 

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Bon Appetite!!!

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DELICIOUS CREPES

'Crepe' in French mean pancake and are often used for both breakfast and dessert. For example in the evenings you can serve them with Nutella and Strawberries for dessert after dinner or in the mornings as a savory low carb breakfast option with egg and vegetables. Try it for yourself using this recipe below. ENJOY

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Cup of Water
1/2 Cup of Milk
1 Cup of all Purpose Flour
1 TSP of Vanilla Extract
2 TSP of Sugar
2 Eggs
Butter

Suggested Fillings:

Savory -
Egg (cooked separately)
Smoke Salmon
Red Onion
Cream Cheese

Sweet -
Peanut Butter
Honey
Berries or Banana
Nutella

DIRECTION:

Add water, milk, flour, sugar and vanilla extract to a blender. In a small separate bowl crack the eggs and make sure there are no shells before adding it also to the blender.

Blend on low until nicely mixed together.

Heat a skillet on low-medium heat and add in butter. Once ready add blended batter to the skillet and move around so that it spreads out evenly.

The crepe will start to cook immediately. After about a minute when the bottom side is golden flip the crepe - use a spatula to aid you.

Once flipped add your contents to the crepe. Once crepe is finished cooking on the side facing down fold the crepe over itself, capturing the contents inside. Serve Hot.

 

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!