Recipes

As spring and summer approach, I find myself falling back on all of my picnic recipes. My family loves to be outdoors, so easy throw-together meals are essential for this time of year. That being said, I would like to share with you one of my favorite picnic recipes: Devilled Egg Salad! It's so good and can be eaten as is, on a leaf of lettuce, or my personal favorite: on freshly baked sourdough sandwich bread. Two key ingredients in this recipe are the pickle juice and the sugar; trust me, you'll never make egg salad the same again. Happy eating!

Whether you call them Dutch Baby Pancakes or German Pancakes, it makes no difference, this recipe is fun, quick, and delicious, no matter what you call it. And for our family personally, either works because Bruce is of German background, whereas I am of Dutch - it's a win-win situation in our household! This recipe has been a lifesaver since we welcomed our third child into this world only weeks ago. It's simple and quick to make, and the kids have fun choosing whichever toppings they desire, whether it's fruit, sprinkles, berry syrup, or plain old maple syrup.

As our little family counts down the days until we meet our third little one, we look for simplicity anywhere we can find it, especially when it comes to meal times. These little egg bites are so simple and so delicious! What's more, you very well may already have the few ingredients you need to make them up in a jiffy! You can substitute essentially any protein, vegetable, and cheese that will satisfy your family's taste buds. Also try adding in a cup of cottage cheese for extra protein! I hope you enjoy!

It goes without saying, Eggs Benedict is a dish we all know and love! I can tell you that anytime I see it on a restaurant menu, I'm ordering it, without a doubt. It's one of my absolute favorite breakfast meals! However, serving it can be a bit tricky, especially when you have a larger family. So I thought I would share a casserole version with ya'll! You still get those delicious flavors, but it's a lot less time consuming. Coming from a mom of almost three small children, that's always a win in my book! I hope you enjoy!

As many of you know, Bruce and I had the opportunity to travel across the open sea all the way to Barbados, the Eastern most island in the Caribbean! Our purpose there was to consult for PEG Farm And Nature Reserve, in regards to their laying hen operations. Needless to say, it was a privilege to see a farm implementing regenerative practices that we so value, and on an island no less!

As we settle into these cooler months, I wanted to bring you a recipe that enveloped all things fall! When I think of fall meals, I think warm, wholesome, and filling. So this month's recipe is one that may not be very common (and actually one I forget about quite often!), but is the perfect dish to serve during colder months that utilizes our favorite ingredient: Fresh Eggs! And that is quiche. I love quiche because you can honestly just throw in whatever you have on hand and it works! This specific recipe is obviously tailored to fit a fall theme, but the flavor possibilities are endless. I hope you enjoy!

While I love a heavenly piece of toasted bread, english muffin or bagel with my eggs, I decided to incorporate naan as a substitute for this recipe. The aroma of warm naan and hint of garlic pairs wonderfully with the eggs, feta and bacon.

I know, I know. A burger is not really and "egg" recipe, but I just had to throw one in for you guys. I mean, who doesn't love a good burger? And it is topped with one of our freshest eggs, so it kinda counts, right? At the very least, this burger ended up being one of the most jaw-dropping things I've tasted yet. THE SAUCE, you guys, is basically magical. Give me a bowl of the sauce alone and I'm set.

When you're a farmer, you often have early mornings, which can make eating a nutritious breakfast difficult to manage. Oftentimes Bruce will find himself skipping breakfast because he's so rushed to get out the door in the morning! So, in order to solve that, and ensure my husband has a good meal before a hard day's work, these freezer breakfast burritos are the perfect solution! They are super simple to assemble, and freeze well for many future meals. And when you love burritos as much as Bruce does, it's pretty much guaranteed he won't skip his breakfast during those early mornings!

The first time I was introduced to Shakshuka was about 2 years ago, when I watched a famous chef cook it on a cooking competition show - yes, I watch those, a lot. From that moment, I wanted to try my hand at making it, but for some reason the recipe was daunting to me. I thought it would be overly complicated. BUT, I was wrong. This is actually one of the easiest recipes I’ve shared with you yet!

I know what you're thinking, "Blueberry jam with eggs?". That's the thought I had as I scanned the drive-through menu at a little roadside breakfast joint in Fairbanks, Alaska. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I figured that if we came all the way to Alaska, might as well try new things. And boy, am I glad that I did! That breakfast bagel lives on in my dreams. It was so good, I wanted to share it with you all! From the sweetness of the jam, to the saltiness of the egg, to the nutty-ness of the arugula, this combination of flavors will live on in your dreams, too, guaranteed!

Eggs and tacos. Not sure why we haven’t had this combo sooner! In this recipe, I used breakfast sausage for the protein, and added my favorite taco toppings! But the best thing about tacos, is that you can personalize them to your hearts content. I also made a homemade taco sauce that really sets this dish apart from your average taco. So go crazy with the toppings that make your taste buds happy!