Breakfast

Botanically classified as a fruit, zucchini, or curcubita pepo, the pepo being the fruit, is a summer squash next to melon and cucumber. Zucchini descends from the squash family originating in Mesoamerica over 7,000 years ago. The particular zucchini was cultivated in Italy in the 1800's. There are 12 known health benefits to zucchini, here are three; abundant vitamin A, antioxidants and carotenoids. Is it any wonder that zucchini pairs well with carrots in baking?...

Bread pudding according to Wikipedia is a British invention dating back to the 11th century. Originally a recipe to repurpose stale and dry bread, today, it comes in many different variations with; cream, butter, eggs, fruit, nuts, rum-raisins, maple syrup, you name it. The list of ingredients used for breadpudding in regions around the world is endless. One recurring tasty topping is ice-cream. I like to make my bread pudding with little sugar, dried fruits and nuts....

"Eat an apple before going to bed and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread," (Wales folk rhyme). Easy baked apples for a cold day. Great for dessert or breakfast. Ingredients: 3 apples 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) cinnamon sprinkled vanilla (use sparingly) almonds (sliced) and cranberries Steps: Heat oven to 350 degree. Cut apples in half, remove core and stem. Sprinkle all ingredients on top of apple halves. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes. The cinnamon will melt into the s

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, home fries are a classic staple. I like to make enough to enjoy as a hearty breakfast the next morning. Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, peeled and sliced (my preference is yellow or red) 1/2 onion sliced 1 jalapeño sliced (or any chili pepper) 1/2 orange or yellow bell pepper 3-4 TBSP olive oil (depending on skillet size, the amount might vary) salt, pepper, garlic to your liking water Steps: Heat oil on high, add potato, onion, j

This breakfast is a powerhouse of nutrition including blueberries, Greek yoghurt, oats and honey. Oats contain soluble fiber (beta glucans) which lowers blood glucose, lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Beta glucans and Greek yoghurt provide healthy gut bacteria (see citations page for more info on source) . Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries 1 cup Greek yoghurt (my preference is plain) 1/2 oats (steel-cut oats are the least processed) 1/3 cup

Packed with protein, an easy, healthy, low-sugar cottage cheese breakfast or dessert. Cottage cheese is made by adding an acid (vinegar or probiotic culture) to milk. This separates the solids (curds) from the liquid (whey). Curds are then cut into smaller pieces. A ½-cup serving of 2% fat cottage cheese (not low-sodium) contains approximately: 85 calories 4 grams carbohydrates (as the natural milk sugar lactose, and 0 grams added sugars) 11 grams protein 2.5 grams total fat