Currently Cooking: Breakfast Edition

If there is one meal that speaks into my heart the most, it is breakfast. In fact, 9 times out of 10 I will make a breakfast taco for lunch over making a sandwich. And going to bed knowing there is a breakfast cassorole just waiting to be popped in the oven the next morning…excitement at another level. Especially on a holiday. And since those are coming up I thought I would share some of my go-to recipes when it comes to breakfast. Y’all went crazy over my last Currently Cooking post!

Now these dishes are great for holiday morning breakfast but they are also great if you are hosting a brunch or just want to change up your weekly routine. All can be put together or cooked the night before and still hold well for the morning.

Number One: Bagel Casserole from Living with Landyn

This is the one I usually pull out for Christmas morning. I found it a couple years ago and it has been a hit every time I make it. I mean what is not to love about bagels covered in cheese?! For this dish I get everything prepped the night before. So all the bacon cooked, the bagels pulled apart, anything that needs chopping - its all done before I go to bed. Then the next morning I put it all together and cook it.

Number Two: Breakfast Casserole from Skinny Taste

I made this one for Lampley’s dedication brunch this past weekend and it was well received by all who enjoyed it. Including Lampley. When I first looked at the recipe and saw it needed 24 eggs I was a little overwhelmed. But I pushed through, had to recount several times to make sure I had cracked enough eggs into the mixer. I know the struggle right. And 24 eggs cooked in this deep dish pan was amazing. This is a recipe that I cooked completely the night before.. I then let it cool, stuck it in the refrigerator and reheated it in the oven the next morning. It took a while to reheat it enough to where everything was warm all the way through. I also subbed feta for cheddar cheese. This is one of those casseroles where you can really add to it and make it whatever you want - just keep the base the same.

Number Three: Berry and Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast from Half Baked Harvest

Y’all. This one. It is so good I don’t know if I will serve it just on holidays. It was also the easiest one to make. I put it all together the night before and cooked it in the morning. Another crowd pleaser and was so good. It also wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet. Just the right amount.

Number Four: Monkey Bread Muffins from Brooklyn Farm Girl

When Adam and I got married I started making these for us to snack on Christmas morning. I make these completely the night before and pop them in the microwave the next morning when I am ready to eat them. They are very sweet and pair nicely with a glass of OJ and a splash of champagne. They also travel well and are great to bring if you are visiting family.

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Now that I have shared some of my favorites I would love to hear some of yours. Drop a link below to your favorite breakfast recipe or just tell me what you serve on holiday mornings. And if you make any of these I would love to know! It always brings me great joy to pass on a recipe that my family loves to yours.

Currently Cooking - September 2020 Edition

While there have been several positives about being home more in 2020 one in particular is I have learned how much I enjoy cooking. I have also learned that recipes are not as scary as they look, new ingredients don’t have to feel overwhelming, and that cooking is actually fun. As long as you have a kitchen with children who are happily playing independently while you make a meal. Spoiler Alert: that rarely ever happens.

I went through a phase where I only wanted to create meals from actual cookbooks. I got overwhelmed with pinterest and finding recipes on instagram. Most weeks our meals came from either Skinytaste: One and Done or the Magnolia Table Cookbook.

Then one day I stumbled upon The Defined Dish. Then a couple weeks later I found Half Baked Harvest. So I thought I would share a couple of my favorites that we have been making lately from these two websites.

Both The Defined Dish and Half Baked Harvest have cookbooks. I was gifted Half Baked Harvest for my birthday last week and dove into like a fish out of water. For no particular reason I have yet to pull the trigger on buying The Defined Dish. But I have plans for to do so. It is the website I cook from the most.

So without further ado, here are some of my favorites for this months Currently Cooking!

Number One - Crockpot Chicken Taco Bowls

By far the most popular meal of the summer. It is a hit with all family members and we love it. Because I am serving it to the girls, I leave out the Cayenne.

Number Two - One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is the meal pictured above. It is all sorts of yum, all in ONE POT, which is something I am ALL FOR! Anytime I only have to clean up one dish I am happy. Again, on this meal I leave out the cayenne.

Number Three - Instant Pot Chicken and Spinach Ramen

Back in the day when I used to venture out for meals one of our favorite places to go was Two Ten Jack. It is hands down my favorite place to get ramen. I’ve always wanted to try to cook it at home but every time I open up a recipe it is filled with ingredients I can’t understand or find. However, I stumbled upon this recipe and for the first time ramen felt do able. Now, she will suggest you use a healthier version of ramen. I can’t say I disagree with her. But I will tell you that I used the good old fashion nineteen cent pack of noddles and it was just fine.

Number Four - Chorizo Con Papas Breakfast Tacos

One morning I called my sister and saw she was making breakfast tacos. And goodness did they look good. I made these for Adam for Father’s Day and after that we were hooked. These are particularly amazing. I also LOVE the Siete Grain Free Tortillas and this was the first recipe I got to use them. If you want the real deal breakfast tacos - these are the way to go. But I’ll admit that some scramble eggs, spinach, avocado, cheddar cheese and a tortilla are equally satisfying.

Number Five - Salmon with Citrus Avocado Sala & Potatoes

Along with trying new things I am trying to add a lot more salmon to our weekly meals. This whole meal was cooked on one-sheet and you are already aware of how much I love only having to clean up ONE pan. I was able to prep a lot of this meal ahead of time so it was easy to throw it all together when dinner rolled around. Whole family liked this meal. Even my 9 month old. Even my picky toddler. Again, (sensing a trend here) I left off the red paper flakes.

So there you have it. What we are currently cooking in our household. Make sure you check out The Defined Dish & Half Baked Harvest for yourself.

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All The Things

Wrapping up another week and heading into a holiday weekend. Here are a couple of things I am loving from this past week.

Number One - Putting on an outfit other than my normal momiform and walking across the backyard to celebrate our sweet neighbor’s birthday and sing karaoke.

Number Two - Watching Jane Taylor obsess over this Frozen book. I love watching her just study each page and ask all the questions. She recently got to watch Frozen for the first time and is hooked! I mean we all are. I love finding a Little Golden Book for any movie or show that she enjoys. She was the same with the Cinderella book after watching Cinderella for the first time.

Number Three- This recipe from The Defined Dish. I’ve been trying to cook from her website at least once or twice a week. I love the healthy spin on some favorites and getting the opportunity to try new ingredients.

Number Four - Getting my own lunchbox! Jane Taylor has used this lunchbox for the past year and it has been awesome. Most days I go ahead and pack it in the morning just in case we decide to venture off for a picnic or go to the pool. Some days she eats right out of it at the kitchen counter. Tired of packing my own lunch in random containers, I finally broke down and got one for myself too and I love it.

Number Five - This devotional. I’ve been using this book daily since the start of 2020. But this week there were several devotions about how God is in control. Devotions I always need to hear but was really searching for this week. I shared the verse from Psalm 135:7 yesterday on stories “He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lighting for the rain and brings the wind from His storehouses.” For some reason whenever I am reminded that God is in control of the weather, I feel more at peace about how He is in control of my life. This week that need to be in control myself felt a little heavier than normal so the reminder that HE is was much needed.

Hope y’all have a safe & socially distanced holiday weekend. Happy 4th!