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Steel Cut Oats With Coconut Milk, Berries & Seeds

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Irish Oatmeal with Coconut Milk Raspberries and Seeds

Eggy breakfasts are typically my preference.  Heck, I even made an eggy dinner last night!  But every once in a while I remember how much I love steel cut oats and I get back on an oats kick.  And that’s exactly what happened this weekend.

Irish Steel Cut Oats 2

On Day 1, I worked with what I had: coconut milk, frozen berries, and a mix of pumpkin and sunflower seeds from leftover from a Graze box.  On Day 2, I picked up some fresh berries and added a bit of coconut sugar because I was in the mood for something a little more sweet.

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Homemade Fruit On The Bottom Yogurt

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Blackberry Fruit On The Bottom Greek Yogurt

Gosh, have I been on a yogurt kick lately!  So much so that I feel a little guilty for the amount of plastic that’s been making its way to the recycle bin.  In an effort to reduce the amount of single serve cups {and refined sugar} I’m consuming, I took it upon myself to test out a homemade version.  And I can’t believe I haven’t been going about yogurt this way all along.

Blackberries and Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar is much lower on the glycemic index than granulated sugar, making it a completely decent choice for breakfast and dessert alike.  And if blackberries aren’t your thing, you can swap out blackberries for blueberries or strawberries.

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The Perfect Egg & A BergHOFF Cast Iron Pan #Giveaway

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How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg

Eggs, over-medium, always.  In all of my egg-ordering, egg-preparing years, I can’t recall ever wanting anything but.  Super runny, sunshiny yolks surrounded by fully {and I mean fully} cooked whites – it’s a perfect balance that isn’t as easy to come by as one might think.  And at home, it took months of Saturday morning trial and error to get the most photogenic version of my ideal egg.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Waffles Topped with Eggs

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Waffles Topped with Over-Medium Eggs {Click Image for Recipe}

The easiest way to make sure all of the whites are cooked through is a quick flip.  But the second that flip happens, gone goes your pretty yolk.  Skip the flip and cover the pan with a lid?  That yolk will frost over like a mirror after your hottest shower.  Finish off in the broiler?  Almost…  You’ll likely ruin your favorite nonstick pan.

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & Grits Topped with Over-Medium Eggs {Click Image for Recipe}

The secret to a perfectly cooked over-medium egg is using a different pan.

Turn the broiler on high.  Heat an enameled cast iron pan, greased, over medium-high heat.  When pan is heated {which takes a bit longer than a traditional frying pan} fry egg until most of the white is cooked through.  And then finish off in the broiler for 30-45 seconds, keeping a close eye on both the whites and yolk.  Don’t forget your oven mitt! And double check your cast iron’s stats, but it should be good in temps up to 500 degrees.

Don’t have an enameled cast iron pan?  You’re in luck!  I’ve teamed up with BergHOFF, the maker of my favorite cast iron grill pan, to giveaway the 9″ enameled cast iron fry pan pictured below! 

BergHOFF 9" Cast Iron Fry Pan

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French-ish Omelette with Asparagus and Goat Cheese

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French Omelette with Asparagus and Goat Cheese

Ages ago, a friend of mine was talking about his upcoming week in culinary school and how they were taking on the French omelette.  French omelette?  Aren’t omelette’s all the same?  He explained the difference and I’ve been wanting to tackle the French omelette ever since.

Eggs for Omelette

I spent a few minutes watching Jacques Pepin and Julia Child videos {seriously}.  I preferred Pepin’s style and, with his instruction, was able to execute a mighty fine first attempt at a French-ish omelette.  I say French-ish because I used asparagus and goat cheese in lieu of traditional herbs.

Chopped Asparagus

A regular {non-French} omelette, in my opinion, tends to be dense, requiring a ton of filling in order to make the egg less overwhelming. With the French omelette, that’s not the case.  This version is so light and fluffy, you barely need any additions.  Simply put, I adored this omelette and can’t wait until the weekend rolls around so I can make it again!