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Facebook.com/theoldfarmersalmanac Twitter.com/Almanac Almanac.com/Shop 0_table of contents.indd 3 5/30/14 12:33 PM BREAKFAST & Start every day fresh and delicious, with savory quiches and fruit-filled crepes, pancakes, or fritters. 1_breakfast_brunch.indd 2 2/20/14 9:37 AM BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Mexican Quiche ....................................................... 4 Italian Quiche ........................................................... 4 Broccoli and Mushroom Quiche ........................... 6 Scrambled Eggs With Creamed Spinach ................ 6 Crabmeat Omelet ..................................................... 6 Apple Fritters ............................................................ 7 Granola With Sunfower Seeds ............................... 7 Blueberry Pancakes .................................................. 7 Berry Crepes With Grand Marnier Syrup ............ 8 Basic Crepes ............................................................. 10 Asparagus and Shrimp Crepes ...............................10 Parsnip Griddle Cakes .............................................11 Fruit Salad With Pineapple Sage ........................... 11 COOKING FRESH WITH THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC 3 1_breakfast_brunch.indd 3 2/20/14 9:38 AM BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Mexican Quiche 1 ⁄2 cup grated cheddar cheese PARSLEY TIP 1 unbaked 9-inch piecrust (see recipe, page 111) Parsley comes in curly 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and Italian, or flatleaf, 1 small onion, chopped types. They can be 1 small green bell pepper, chopped used interchangeably 2 cloves garlic, minced in recipes, although 1 small tomato, diced some cooks prefer the 7 black olives, pitted and sliced slightly sweeter taste 1⁄2 cup corn of the Italian type. 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper, to taste 6 eggs Italian Quiche 1 pint whipping cream sour cream and picante sauce, for garnish 1⁄2 cup sliced black olives 3⁄4 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped ■ Preheat the oven to 350°F. Italian plum tomatoes ■ Sprinkle the cheese onto the piecrust. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ■ In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion, green 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour pepper, garlic, tomato, olives, and corn until tender. salt and pepper, to taste Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pinch of dried oregano pepper and stir to blend. 1⁄2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese ■ Spread the vegetables over the cheese in the 1⁄2 cup grated fontina cheese piecrust. 8 ounces salami or other Italian sandwich meat, ■ In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, add thinly sliced and cut into strips the cream, and beat to blend. 3 eggs ■ Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and bake 11⁄2 cups cream for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the eggs are frm 1 unbaked 9-inch piecrust (see recipe, page 111) in the center. Let stand for 10 minutes. ■ Garnish with dollops of sour cream mixed with ■ Preheat the oven to 375°F. picante sauce. ■ In a large bowl, combine the frst nine ingredients Makes 6 to 8 servings. and stir to blend. ■ In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and cream together. CHILI VS. CHILE ■ Pour the egg mixture into the large bowl and stir “Chili” is a prepared to blend. dish usually made ■ Pour into the piecrust and bake for 25 to 30 with “chili powder.” minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center A “chile” is a hot comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before pepper that is red or serving. green, fresh or dried. Makes 6 to 8 servings. 4 COOKING FRESH WITH THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC 1_breakfast_brunch.indd 4 4/16/14 2:08 PM Mexican Quiche NAME OF COOKBOOK 5 1_breakfast_brunch.indd 5 4/16/14 2:09 PM BREAKFAST & BRUNCH ■ Pour the eggs into the saucepan and cook gently. Broccoli and Mushroom Quiche As the eggs thicken on the bottom and sides, stir and scrape the saucepan constantly with a wooden spoon. 11⁄4 cups chopped broccoli Continue until the eggs are thick but still moist, about 3 eggs 15 minutes. Add more salt and pepper, if desired. 3⁄4 cup light cream or milk ■ Spoon the eggs onto warm plates and add a dollop 1⁄8 teaspoon salt of the spinach mixture to each portion. 11⁄2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Makes 4 servings. 1 cup sautéed sliced mushrooms 1 unbaked 9-inch piecrust (see recipe, page 111) paprika ■ Preheat the oven to 350°F. ■ Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook Crabmeat Omelet the broccoli for 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli, plunge Filling: it into ice water to stop the cooking process, then 2 tablespoons crabmeat drain again well. 2 to 3 drops fresh lemon juice ■ In a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, and salt. Stir in the broccoli, cheese, and mushrooms. Pour into the Egg mixture: piecrust. Sprinkle with paprika. 3 eggs ■ Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick 1 teaspoon milk inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand for salt and pepper, to taste 10 minutes before serving. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Makes 6 servings. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon butter For filling: ■ In a small bowl, combine the crabmeat and lemon Scrambled Eggs With juice. Mix to blend and set aside. Creamed Spinach For egg mixture: ■ In a separate bowl, combine the eggs with the milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided and beat until foamy. Add the salt and pepper and 1⁄4 pound spinach, stemmed and shredded beat to blend. Add the cilantro and parsley and stir. 1 tablespoon heavy cream ■ In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. 12 eggs When the foaming subsides, pour the egg mixture salt and pepper, to taste into the skillet. As the eggs set, use a spatula to lif the frm portions and allow the liquid egg to make ■ Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan. contact with the skillet and cook. Continue to free the Add the spinach and cook over low heat for 3 to 5 edges of the omelet, tilting the skillet until the omelet minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the liquid can slide.