436873 Fri Aug 31 07:14:59 -0700 2007 67 31 Home Cooking 0 2899677 Okay. I need to start doing better with breakfast without stopping on the way to work. I'm looking for things I can eat at my desk. I'm picky about breakfast for some reason or rather it's just that I'm not a fruit eater and I'm not into yogurt, which people always suggest for breakfast. I'm willing to prep the night before. I've made baked oatmeal which is delicious and then taken it during the week and heated it up at work. I've done the peanut butter thing to death. Any suggestions? Fri Aug 31 07:15:00 -0700 2007 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 1 2899688 If you're willing to do non traditional breakfast stuff, a mini-turkey sandwich might work. I've done that a few times and its very satifying...also works with veggie burgers. Fri Aug 31 07:18:27 -0700 2007 2899677 121761 bullygirl 2 2899850 I've eaten leftover lasagne for breakfast, so I'm willing to do anything! A mini sandwich sounds great - thanks! Fri Aug 31 08:02:36 -0700 2007 2899688 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 1 2899936 Frittata. Easy to make, endlessly variable, travels and reheats well. Fri Aug 31 08:26:19 -0700 2007 2899677 60923 MobyRichard 2 2900050 Ooh - never thought of that - didn't know they reheat well either - thanks! Fri Aug 31 08:52:06 -0700 2007 2899936 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 3 2900159 Conventionally. They do less well in a microwave. Also, and this is a big plus, IMO, frittatas are great at room temp. Fri Aug 31 09:21:29 -0700 2007 2900050 60923 MobyRichard 4 2901713 I make a quiche with potatoes, chopped breakfast sausage and cheese and bring that in. I take it out of the fridge while I'm getting ready in the morning and by the time I'm at my desk it's room temp and just perfect. Fri Aug 31 16:31:28 -0700 2007 2900159 12144 CeeBee 1 2900057 What about homemade granola bars? I have made burritos in large quantities and flash froze them. Scrambled eggs (sometimes leave out some of the yolks), low fat sausage, cheese and maybe some salsa. Just grab out of the freezer and pop in the microwave. Fri Aug 31 08:54:09 -0700 2007 2899677 73860 jules127 2 2906125 WOW! What a great idea... how do you wrap the burritos? In foil? I don't like eggs, so I guess I'd make mine packed full of veggies and cheese... maybe some FULL-FAT sausage or bacon. :) I've tried those icky frozen burritos from the market, but somehow I never thought of making a huge batch of my own and freezing for later. Thanks for the idea! Mon Sep 03 07:45:19 -0700 2007 2900057 56490 foxy fairy 3 2908588 Once I roll up the burritos I put them on a cookie sheet that I've sprayed with non-stick spray and put the in the freezer until frozen. Then I wrap them individually in plastic wrap and put all of them in the a ziploc freezer bag. Then when you want to heat them, remove the plastic wrap, wrap in a paper towel and heat for 2 minutes (though I think my microwave is off). Alternatively they can be wrapped in foid and baked at 350 for 10 minutes. Be careful with the veggies, as they can cause a lot of liquid to be released but I still love with veggies just the same. Tue Sep 04 08:17:37 -0700 2007 2906125 73860 jules127 4 2912757 What a great idea - definitely something I could do on a Sunday evening to prep for the week. Wed Sep 05 11:09:52 -0700 2007 2908588 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 1 2900083 I make mini omelets in muffin tins and heat them in the micro. You just beat some eggs... add in diced up whatever you like: onions, sausage, peppers, cheese, any veggie any meat. Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake about 20minutes or until brown on top. Cool... pop them out, wrap them in tin foil and refrigerate. When you get to work, heat them up. (obviously without the tin foil). Fri Aug 31 09:00:10 -0700 2007 2899677 28006 Jennalynn 2 2902072 Genius, I will try this next week, thanks for the great idea. Fri Aug 31 19:15:33 -0700 2007 2900083 80141 ccbweb 2 2902098 LOVE this idea Jennalynn! My kids would love this too and can heat them up themselves!! Fri Aug 31 19:29:15 -0700 2007 2900083 10776 4chowpups 2 2906865 If I add bacon or sausage to the mini-omlettes, do i brown the meat first? Same with the veggies, do i fry them in a pan to rid of the excess water first? They sound like an awesome snack to have on hand.... Mon Sep 03 13:39:29 -0700 2007 2900083 29331 pancake 3 2907148 Meat... yes. Precook it first. Or you can use the microwave bacon and then you just chop it up, no need to nuke first. Veggies... either way. But I usually sautee because 20 minutes doesn't get them as soft as I'd like. Mon Sep 03 15:53:35 -0700 2007 2906865 28006 Jennalynn 4 2908883 Thanks. I can't wait to make these. Tue Sep 04 09:39:15 -0700 2007 2907148 29331 pancake 2 2913046 I do something very similar but make mini-quiches! I line each muffin tin with a few squares of filo dough....non-stick butter flavored spray is essential here. It is fastest to spray the whole pan, stuff in one layer of filo in all muffin tins, spray again, stuff second layer a quarter turn from the first layers placement, spray again, etc. till your 4 or so layers deep). Filo dough can be bought in the freezer section of your grocery store and is very low-calorie and low fat. Traditionally you are supposed to use butter and a pastry brush for each layer, but butter flavored non-stick spray is much less fat and faster. Pour in beaten eggs and veggies, sprinkle with a little lowfat shredded cheese, bake, and enjoy! Wed Sep 05 12:10:51 -0700 2007 2900083 19752 InmanSQ Girl 2 2952399 I tried this and it was mostly great. I sprayed the tins with canola oil. But it came out kind of squishy and a little greesy, how is that? I used the Egg Beaters stuff for the eggs and added sauted onion, red pepper, cheddar and breakfast chicken sausage chunks. It was fully cooked. I wonder if I added some corn starch or flour... to thicken it up? Any thoughts? Tue Sep 18 10:35:53 -0700 2007 2900083 102330 Lemonii 3 2953265 You could add a 1/4 c of Bisquick... or I often add ricotta cheese, it helps bind. But you may just need more egg or real eggs. I've never used egg beaters so I don't know their cooking properties. Tue Sep 18 13:54:43 -0700 2007 2952399 28006 Jennalynn 1 2900152 My comfort breakfast food is an egg and cheese sandwich. I use whole wheat bread, quickly fry up an egg, put on some mayo and cheddar and I'm set. Sometimes I add spinach and tomato. Fri Aug 31 09:19:33 -0700 2007 2899677 102330 Lemonii 2 2903929 I do sort of the same thing. I found this neat microwave egg poacher; it poaches one egg in about 35 seconds, and two eggs in just less than a minute. Meanwhile, I toast an english muffin. I get some deli meats - salami, pepperoni, ham, whatever - and sliced cheese (I'll admit, I'll use processed cheese slices in a fix). Then just slap it all together, and voila - two "egg whatevers" in less time than it takes to order at Mickey D's. (You can briefly zap the muffin halves topped with the meat and cheese if you like; I sometimes do, depending on how much of a hurry I'm in.) I spice them up with different sauces - one day it's HP, another it's asian sweet chili, etc. I drive to work, and I can usually get one finished before I hit my first stop light. The great thing about them is they have a lot of protein, so I never feel hungry until lunch time. Sat Sep 01 19:37:41 -0700 2007 2900152 48210 KevinB 3 2912764 I think you need to copyright that name: "Kevin's Egg Whatevers" I could easily do this the night before and just nuke the sandwich in the morning to melt the cheese. Wed Sep 05 11:11:03 -0700 2007 2903929 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 1 2900419 My breakfast every morning for the last several months has been an everything bagel with cream cheese and avocado. Lots of salt and pepper on the avocado, and you can stack the halves with waxed paper between them in a square plastic container and snack at your desk when you get to work. It's very comforting... Fri Aug 31 10:23:33 -0700 2007 2899677 94443 delaneymae 2 2901512 Oooh you should try this: bagel, mustard on one side, cream chz on the other put on it some lettuce, tomato, avacado and a some cheddar (yes more chz!) salt and pepper Something about this combo on a bagel is sooo good! Fri Aug 31 15:08:38 -0700 2007 2900419 102330 Lemonii 1 2900462 I usually just grab a granola bar on my way out, but I know that isnt always the most satisfying, sooo if you're willing to do prep work, how about making yourself some scrambled eggs and putting them in a tupperware container? You can probably do that with just about any breakfast food...pancakes, waffles, etc. Just make something the night before and pack it up! Wow, how come I didn't think of that for myself? ;) Fri Aug 31 10:31:11 -0700 2007 2899677 112406 Chew on That 1 2900657 Make quesadillas. You can re-melt the cheese in the microwave or toaster oven (the latter is better). Trail mix is good, or you can make granola and bring it in baggies. Leftovers are great for breakfast. Soup rocks in the winter; you can eat refried rice, pizza, burritos, Chinese buns or samosas year-round. Fri Aug 31 11:10:12 -0700 2007 2899677 10681 piccola 2 2900819 Leftover fried rice is not a good idea. Bacilius cereus, etc. http://punchingjudy.wordpress.com/2006/01/30/fried-rice-syndrome/ Fri Aug 31 11:46:52 -0700 2007 2900657 60923 MobyRichard 3 2901918 But this is only for unrefrigerated rice. Refrigerated is okay. You had me worried there ... I refrigerate rice all the time. Fri Aug 31 18:04:31 -0700 2007 2900819 13794 SilverlakeGirl 4 2902136 Um, leftovers of all kinds (not just rice) should be refrigerated. And eaten the very next day. Fri Aug 31 19:54:20 -0700 2007 2901918 10681 piccola 1 2901054 Get out a tin of oatmeal and follow the "vanishing oatmeal cookies" recipe except for one thing: Substitute mashed ripe banana for the butter. You save a lot of fat and get a lot of flavor, a nice cakey texture, and good vitamins! I throw in raisins, nuts, craisins, coconut - whatever I feel like. It makes a bunch, they keep well, and they're a great breakfast or snack. Fri Aug 31 12:49:46 -0700 2007 2899677 87249 katecm 2 2901581 Kate, can you please paraphrase the recipe you're talking about? I've googled "vanishing oatmeal cookies" and a number of different ones come up, though many refer to Quaker Oats...thank you! I mean, one recipe calls for 1/2 POUND of margarine or butter....yikes! Fri Aug 31 15:37:39 -0700 2007 2901054 11983 Val 3 2908451 Yes, Val. It's the Quaker Oat recipe. Just replace the butter with the same amount of banana. It comes out very cakey, not like regular cookies, so be prepared for that when cooking! They're really fun. Tue Sep 04 07:29:06 -0700 2007 2901581 87249 katecm 1 2901702 could you post the baked oatmeal recipie? it sounds good! Fri Aug 31 16:29:00 -0700 2007 2899677 53762 geminigirl 2 2912696 INGREDIENTS: 3 cups oatmeal 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup margarine 2 eggs 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit. Mix all ingredients together and pour into 13 x 9 inch buttered pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Delicious! I cut it into squares and bring a square and warm it up at work. I also add a dollop of honey to the recipe! Wed Sep 05 10:55:23 -0700 2007 2901702 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 3 2914155 thanks, getting tried this weekend! Wed Sep 05 16:44:02 -0700 2007 2912696 53762 geminigirl 1 2901910 I did the traditional breakfast for months while I was on Atkins. Sunday night I got out the no-stick pan and cooked 5 plain omelets. I set each one on a paper plate. When cooled they each got a slice of good quality cheese ... then 2 strips of micro bacon. I slipped each into a ziplock bag and put in the frig. Pulled one out each morning when going to work. Can't tell you how many people were envious as I micro'd my egg, cheese, bacon. And I lost a lot of weight as well! Fri Aug 31 18:02:32 -0700 2007 2899677 13794 SilverlakeGirl 1 2902131 That King Arthur wholegrain cookbook has a lot of good recipes for muffins and quick breads. I make up a dozen muffins from time to time and it's nothing to toss one in a baggie and throw it into Mike's lunch box, and either take one with me or eat it while I'm doing other stuff in the morning. Our especial favorites are the banana-chocolate chip ones and Morning Glory Muffins with apples, raisins, carrots, and coconut in them. Fri Aug 31 19:50:39 -0700 2007 2899677 32586 revsharkie 2 2902138 another great trick is to freeze them in muffin tins unbaked then when frozen pop them into ziplocks and bake later depending on how many you need... Fri Aug 31 19:58:03 -0700 2007 2902131 53762 geminigirl 2 2918669 I second their Morning Glory muffin recipe. They are delicous and really filling. In fact, my husband can't eat two of these for breakfast, which is a small miracle (he's a big eater). Thu Sep 06 21:53:58 -0700 2007 2902131 69497 VTtoMAtoCAfoodie 1 2902346 Along the same lines as the mini sandwich is a ham or turkey and cheese melted on a croissant. Always makes a yummy sandwich and only has to be nuked. Toaster oven is better for a crip croissant, but microwave works too. Fri Aug 31 22:06:05 -0700 2007 2899677 107212 Azizeh Barjesteh 1 2902909 Lots of great suggestions thus far... Love the quesadilla idea esp w/ whole wheat la tortilla factory tortillas and the cheddar/mozzarella soy blend from TJ's. Cottage cheese w/ salsa is one of my favorite combos... simple, good protein, and satisfying. Do you have a toaster at work? You can also make this at home, but it's better fresh out of the toaster. Slice a bagel in half; scoop it, and fill with some cheese of choice. Toast til golden and melty; fill with cottage cheese and salsa or just salsa if you prefer. Couscous is so fast cooking, that you might consider making couscous salads either the night before, or the morning of. I love this combo that would benefit from marinating overnight--couscous combined w/ seasoned rice wine vinegar, lime juice, little olive oil, chopped tomatoes, julienned sundried tomatoes, marinated cippolini onions or shallots, currants and basil. Lavash spread w/ a little cream cheese, smoked salmon/lox, red onions (if you have a mint for later), a tomato slice or two, some capers, a sprinkle of lemon juice... roll up, slice and eat. Chicken or tuna or egg salad in a pita. Potato pancakes... spruce up in the toaster Salmon croquettes stored in the freezer, then defrost Sat Sep 01 09:34:26 -0700 2007 2899677 15572 Emme 1 2903851 My son loves muffins bought from a good bakery! Hey...it's good and easy! Sat Sep 01 18:50:05 -0700 2007 2899677 71851 jinet12 1 2903984 also, hard boiled eggs, you can make a bunch at once and just leave them in the fridge unpeeled and peel easily at work...toast a couple pieces of toast with some butter and you have a great egg sandwich! Sat Sep 01 20:17:23 -0700 2007 2899677 53762 geminigirl 2 2905726 How do you bake oatmeal???? That sounds perfect to munch on the road.... Sun Sep 02 22:20:50 -0700 2007 2903984 29331 pancake 3 2907300 I don't know, it was in the oroginal post from Curlie, I'm looking for the recipie! Mon Sep 03 17:00:17 -0700 2007 2905726 53762 geminigirl 4 2912771 Just posted it above! I love it! And you can always add extras like raisins or whatnot. Wed Sep 05 11:12:36 -0700 2007 2907300 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 1 2905758 This is an interesting collum. I too, must admit I have a bit of a "problem" when it comes to breakfast. Normally I crave sweet things, coffee drinks, pastries, and the like, but I'm trying to up my protien content of every meal, and I dont happen to be fond of scrambled or omlet type egg dishes. Also I detest pork and ham so my breakfasts are pretty limited. For a week or so I was living off a really great quiche made without cheese (used creme fraiche insted) spinach and chicken livers. Really, it was awesome. I used the quiche recipie from Tartine if anyone is interested. Sun Sep 02 22:56:39 -0700 2007 2899677 110727 Chef Casper 2 2906131 I can't do eggs either.. but how about scrambled tofu? Well-seasoned, it's an excellent protein, and it will soak up the flavors of the rest of your ingreds. Maybe in a frozen burrito (as mentioned above), with squash, red peppers, mushroom, fresh herbs, and of course some *cheese* Mon Sep 03 07:46:55 -0700 2007 2905758 56490 foxy fairy 3 2906587 Well, yes I have had tofu for breakfast, its just that I (and sorry if this makes me sound ike a full-on foodie retard) can't figure out how to scramble it, as its solid and not runny like eggs. Mon Sep 03 11:01:42 -0700 2007 2906131 110727 Chef Casper 4 2906629 If you get the "soft" or "extra soft" tofu, it will break down into something that resembles scrambled eggs. A lot of the tofu sold in super markets is "firm" or "extra firm" and you're right, I've found it won't "scramble" really. Even if it is the soft sort of tofu, it won't start out runny like eggs and set up, it will start out the consistency of cooked scrambled eggs and you really just need to warm it through and let it pick up whatever flavors you're cooking it with. Mon Sep 03 11:19:37 -0700 2007 2906587 80141 ccbweb 2 2908633 See what your local market has in the way of turkey sausage - it'll give you good breakfast protein without the pork. Tue Sep 04 08:26:03 -0700 2007 2905758 102571 mordacity 3 2913372 Yes, but if fat is a concern, read the labels carefully. Some turkey sausages are horrible about fat content! Wed Sep 05 13:28:58 -0700 2007 2908633 119275 Morganna 1 2905874 cottage cheese with cut up fresh mango -- or with peach butter and blueberries. Mon Sep 03 02:05:47 -0700 2007 2899677 24468 chicgail 2 2908924 I've been experimenting with wheat-free lately, and I've been loving a soft corn tortilla spread with canned refrieds and sprinkled with cheese, warmed on the open gas burner and then rolled up with a little salsa. Takes about a minute to heat through, and the protein/corn combo really keeps me full. Tue Sep 04 09:49:02 -0700 2007 2905874 46777 ctscorp 3 2910807 I'm a fan of pre-making sausage balls. Not many ingredients, and they're tasty, tasty, tasty. I'll eat 'em right out of the fridge (yes, COLD), but they microwave/freeze really well, too. Make a huge bunch, and freeze/refrigerate in individual bags. No one said anything about this stuff having to be healthy, right? Here's the standard recipe: INGREDIENTS: * 3 C. Bisquick * 2 C. Cheddar Cheese, grated * 1 lbs. sausage, hot or mild PREPARATION: Preheat over to 350 degree; mix all ingredients together. Form into 1" balls. Bake for 15 minutes; drain on paper towels. Note that it'll take some arm power to get 'em mixed. Sometimes I add in garlic powder, extra Tabasco, or a different cheese (just make sure it melts well). I like them with plain ol' yellow mustard. Or just plain. Tue Sep 04 18:16:03 -0700 2007 2908924 60516 cussbucket 4 2912817 All bets are off when one is pregnant - I need the protein anyway! This sounds like something my husband would love. Wed Sep 05 11:22:51 -0700 2007 2910807 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 4 2918854 Thanks so much, cussbucket! This'll be the recipe I make for my pregnant friend this weekend. :) Does it need any sort of liquid for the Bisquick? Fri Sep 07 02:09:13 -0700 2007 2910807 11955 silleehillee 5 2922394 Nope, no liquid--the sausage/cheese provide just enough. It does take some arm power, though...you'll mix (I use my hands) for awhile. You'll know it's ready when it's a pleasantly thick consistency. Think slightlier thicker than biscuit dough. Sat Sep 08 09:00:44 -0700 2007 2918854 60516 cussbucket 5 2922766 Maybe the recipe doesn't call for liquid, but it cries out for a healthy squirt of sriracha. Sat Sep 08 12:07:05 -0700 2007 2918854 60923 MobyRichard 1 2910880 Get a waffle maker that makes small waffles. Make up a big batch of waffles. (I use a yeast waffle batter recipe from Mallie Katzen called Amazing Overnight Waffles.) Freeze em. Then reheat in the stove or toaster. Tue Sep 04 18:45:55 -0700 2007 2899677 123744 karykat 2 2912844 I have done the Trader Joe's banana waffles - they reheat well and I smear them with peanut butter. Wed Sep 05 11:27:49 -0700 2007 2910880 113759 CurlieGlamourGirlie 3 2914059 I LOVE the banana waffles. Sometimes in the morning I toast them, smear strawberry jam on one and make a waffle sandwich. Wed Sep 05 16:18:39 -0700 2007 2912844 101835 krez 1 2912902 This is probably more dinking around in the morning than you would like, but may work for some people: refrigerator muffin batter. There are batters that you can keep in the frig for days at a time. You can then bake up a fresh muffin or two while you're getting ready for work, and it's fresh baked, not frozen thawed. Just an idea. Wed Sep 05 11:38:45 -0700 2007 2899677 123744 karykat 1 2913383 Spiced nuts of various sorts can be very satisfying for breakfast and easily made ahead. Toss the nuts with some egg white, then whatever spices you like. Could be sweet spices, like cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg. Could be hot, or savoury, like chipotle powder, or chili powder, or something like that. After you've tossed it with the spices, bake it in the oven (hmmm maybe 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit) until toasty, but watch it carefully so you don't over toast it. You can mix these into a lot of different recipes to give them some oomph and variety factor. :) Wed Sep 05 13:31:32 -0700 2007 2899677 119275 Morganna 1 2918797 I often do a free-form sort of miso soup. Make a batch of dashi, keep miso in fridge at work. Put together tofu or odds & ends of veggies left over. At work, heat dashi & additions, then stir in miso. Also, if you like them, grits reheat well & you can add cheese, cooked sausage, shrimp, etc. & a little hot sauce if you are so inclined. Polenta too reheats well & works with almost any flavor of topping. If you lean towards sweet, make tea-sandwiches with quick breads, cream cheese and dried fruit. The mini quiche idea might work with hash browns as the base for a change of pace. Good luck! Food in the morning is a challenge for me. A juice extractor has been my the thing that has worked best for me. Thu Sep 06 23:49:28 -0700 2007 2899677 111267 meatn3 1 2918966 On Sunday Mornings I make a HUGE batch of pancake batter and make a ton of pancakes. I then cool them on a rack and then freeze them in one layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen I transfer to a Ziploc Bag. When I get to work I pop two of them into the toaster over to warm them and then put a slice of cheddar cheese in between and I eat it as a sandwich. The sweetness of the pancake and the sharpness of the cheese is a nice combination and does not take long at all. Fri Sep 07 05:37:00 -0700 2007 2899677 122765 MiamiSarah 1 2923744 Here's another baked oatmeal recipe from my MIL- it makes a huge panful and you can heat it up throughout the week: 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup sugar (we cut it down to 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup honey) 4 large eggs 6 cups quick cooking oats (not instant) 1 TB and 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups milk 2 chopped peeled or unpeeled apples 1 cup raisins (or any other fruit) Mix oil, sugar, eggs with mixer until yellow and glossy. Add remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed until blended. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes (we find it usually takes about 40 minutes). Enjoy! Sat Sep 08 23:16:18 -0700 2007 2899677 43709 coffee_addict