Breakfast & Omelettes Archives

Gluten free banana bread

This gluten free banana bread combines a mix of brown rice/tapioca flour, coconut flour, almond meal and flax seed meal for a delicious twist to this all time favorite. This gluten free banana bread recipe does not use nuts, but you are welcome to add them for a crunchier, heartier slice. Using chia seed gel This recipe uses traditional cooking oil and eggs, but these can be substituted for chia seed gel. Add 1 tea-spoon of chia seeds to 1/4 cup of water, stir with a spoon and allow 10 minutes or so to form into a gel. Add this…

Easy brunch: cheese, onion and pepper omelette

Easy and delicious, this cheese onion pepper omelette is a great brunch idea that does not require baking or turning. Serve alone for a low carb breakfast, enjoy with fruit or your favorite bread. About the cheese: For this recipe, I really enjoy muenster cheese or grated chihuahua (Mexican melting cheese). If you do use muenster, two thin slices cut in small pieces will do for this recipe. Experiment with different types of cheese and peppers to find what works for you! Easy brunch: cheese, onion and pepper omelette 4 eggs1 Cubanelle or bell pepper1/4 medium size onion1/4 cup grated…

Boiled yuca with onions (yuca encebollada)

Boiled yucca with onions is a delicious side dish made with yuca root (a.k.a. cassava, tapioca) and red pickled onions. Yuca is one of the staples of the Dominican diet, usually eaten for breakfast or dinner. This nutritious root is starchy and has a bitter or sweet taste, depending on the crop. It can be boiled, fried or baked (as in cassava bread). First things first: how to choose and peel yuca roots: Yuca can be found in specialty food stores and supermarkets in major metropolitan areas of the United States that cater to a Latino clientele. You will find…

Tomato egg scramble recipe

This tomato egg scramble includes onions and your choice of herbs. Serve with fruit for a starch-free breakfast, or add your favorite side for a quick lunch or dinner. Next to cilantro, tomatoes are God's gift to cooking. Tomatoes will add color, flavor and tenderness to your meat dishes, as well as fluffiness to your eggs. This recipe is low in carbohydrates and great for anyone dieting or looking for a starch-free breakfast. Herbs are in this recipe for color and flavor balance. Choose among parsley, cilantro or chives... or add them all. I find that parsley gives the eggs…

Mangu de platano recipe, with scrambled eggs and bacon

Move over cereal! I like my breakfast of champions. This mangu de platano recipe serves one person. Increase quantity to one plantain per person for more people. What is the origin of the word "mangú"? Legend has it that during the first American occupation of the Dominican Republic, American troops were fed the divine boiled green plantain mash, about which they exclaimed: "Man... good!" while pointing to the plantains. Dominicans listening thought "man...gu" was the English name for the dish, so they started using it. It seems that this very Dominican word might be an Americanism. Or, the word could…