Eggs-In-A-Basket :)

I remember these yummies from Cracker Barrel.  What are they? My absolute favorite! ...They're eggs-in-a-basket.  And guaranteed to be a favorite for the runny egg yolk lovers (like myself!).  They are super easy to make and the toasted bread wrapped around the egg makes it even easier to eat!  This is the perfect toast-and-egg combo! Ever. Give it a try.  Here's what you will need:


*(2) 1/2 Tbsp of butter (1 for each egg)
*2 eggs
*2 pieces of bread. Wheat, white, sourdough, you choice!
*dash of salt
*dash of pepper
*small or medium cookie cuter (to make a whole in the bread)

Begin by prepping your skillet on medium heat.  Once the skillet has warmed up, add the first 1/2 tablespoon of butter, as it is melting, take a slice of bread and with the cookie cutter, make a whole in the middle.  Place in the skillet.  Immediately after, crack your egg and place it in the center of the bread.  Add a dash of salt and pepper (season to taste).  After about 2 minutes, the egg whites will begin to become opaque and your bread will begin to turn golden.  Carefully flip over with your spatula.  Once you've flipped.  Let them cook for about 2-3 minutes, depending on how you want your eggs. 2-3 mins is recommended for eggs-in-basket over medium.  Use less time if you'd prefer your eggs over easy. Remove from skillet, and place in plate.  Repeat with egg and bread #2.  Once both in your plate, add a stem of parsley for that fresh taste!  Enjoy! 

Tip: after cutting out the inside of the bread with your cookie cutter, you can add that left over circle in your skillet, besides the egg/bread, to toast and enjoy with your meal... or you can simply throw it away! But who wants to throw away the delicious center-of-the-bread?! That's the best part, lol !;) 

Breakfast Flowers :)

Breakfast Flowers 

If you're like me, there's nothing more you'd prefer in the AM than a quick, tasty, and satisfying meal before heading out to the gym.  I usually opt for a quick scrambled egg sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese; but today, I decided I'd switch it up a bit...

Here's what you will need for these simple, yet delicious Breakfast Flowers:

*2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or any cooking oil you'd like) 

*2 Tablespoons of left-over bacon grease (if available!)

*2 rings cut 1/3" of a Red Bell Pepper, (or any color/as many rings as you would like)

* 2 Eggs

*Kosher salt (or regular salt)

*Black Pepper

*1/4 Teaspoon of Chives

*2 Tablespoons of Cheddar cheese, or any cheese you'd like!

Begin by prepping your left-over bacon grease, if you keep any in your refrigerator, by placing it in a small sauce pan over medium heat.  While your bacon grease is heating up, put the EVOO/cooking oil into a medium skillet.  Rinse your bell pepper, pat it dry, and cut it in 1/3".  Once the EVOO has heated up on the medium skillet, place the two bell pepper rings in it and let them cook for about 3 minutes, then flip them over.  Next, proceed to cracking your eggs into each ring carefully.  If your egg whites start to run from underneath the pepper rings, no worries, simply press down on the rings with a spatula, for a few seconds.  While the eggs are still cooking, sprinkle a dash of Kosher salt, or regular salt, and pepper onto the top.  After adding the salt and pepper, brush some of the hot bacon grease over the egg while it is still raw, to help cook the top part of the egg and give it that extra flavor.  To aid the top of the egg cook faster, and to keep it from over cooking on the bottom, place a lid over the skillet, or simply cover it with aluminum foil for about a minute or 2.  Once the top of the egg has finished cooking, sprinkle the chives over it.  Transfer your yummy breakfast flowers onto a plate, and add a tablespoon of cheddar on each. Finally, enjoy! 

*Tip: if the egg whites run from underneath the pepper rings, simply cut them off with a spoon and place them back in the ring, or dispose of them. It's up to you! :) 

Spring Scrambled Eggs

*Atkins Induction-friendly

What you will need:

*2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

*1/4 cup of Egg Beaters (or as much as you'd like!)

*1/3 Red Bell Pepper

        > if you dislike red bell peppers, you can use tomatoes as a substitute!

*2 Tsp of Fresh Spinach

*Kosher Salt/Regular Salt

*1 Tsp Fresh Parmesan, or any cheese you prefer!

Begin by prepping your small sized skillet over medium heat, and adding the EVOO.

While that is heating up, dice up the red bell peppers (or tomatoes!), and set them aside.

Grab your spinach together, and cut them into strips.  Add the diced peppers/tomatoes into the skillet and let them sit for about 2 mins and stir.  Next, add the spinach strips and stir for another minute.  Once the spinach turns darker, add the Egg Beaters and gently stir. (Careful not to over stir, as you want chunks of eggs, not crumbs!)  Once the eggs start to get near done.  Add a dash of kosher salt, or regular salt.  Give it a couple of more stirs to evenly distribute the salt.  Transfer the eggs to your plate, and add parmesan cheese, or cheese of your choice.  Finally, take a spinach leaf from your spinach mix and place it over your eggs to give it that spring-y look! 

Enjoy!

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Hello everyone, & welcome 2 my blog, Bee In The Kitchen!
Pamela B. is the name & I am a Texas native, of Mexican origin, currently living in Birmingham, Al.  Go Blazers!  I really enjoy spending time in the kitchen cooking new things! I absolutely love trying new foods, finding little-known bistros and pastry shoppes, baking, & expanding my culinary abilities.  I am an art lover. Pastry enthusiast.  Williams-Sonoma fiend. & Hot sauce connoisseur. 

I've always had a passion for the culinary arts but never really expressed it until I moved into my own place, away from my parents. My family at home still wonders, till this day, where all of my extraordinary delectables and skills have come from because I never really cooked while living under their roof! :)  

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