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Family Friendly Friday’s: Banana’s Foster French Toast

March 18, 2011 By Julie 47 Comments

 

When I say the words “Bananas Foster French Toast”, what thought comes to your mind?  For me it’s one all encompassing word.  Scrumptious.  The idea for this recipe was first inspired by a morning meal we partook in at one of our favorite Charlotte breakfast hangouts; The Flying Biscuit.  Oh man, if you ever go, make sure to get the creamy dreamy grits.  I think I literally break out into song right there at the table every time I take a bite.  Never have I had a better grit.  Ever.  But I digress.  This particular morning we were there, they just happened to have a list of breakfast specials and  the one that caught my five year old’s eye was the banana’s foster french toast.  Alright, I’ll admit, it caught my eye too.  What’s not to love?  Thick slabs of french toast, covered with caramel coated bananas and topped with fresh whipped cream.  Uh, yea.  Twist my arm.

I’ll be honest when I say that we ate breakfast and that was the end of it. The thought never even crossed my mind to create a batch of my own.  And then last week, I was stopping by Lyndsey’s blog, Pinch of Yum, and she had the most delectable looking Caramalized Banana and Fig Oatmeal.  Who knew oatmeal could be that exciting?  I left a comment on her blog and mentioned the bananas foster french toast. Next thing I know I’m getting this comment on my Greek inspired slow cooker chicken in return:

“I love the addition of dill. Mmmmm… dill!! Also, I’m a tad disappointed that your post wasn’t about the bananas foster french toast! Will we get to see that anytime soon, I hope?!”

Hmmm.  First the restaurant, then the oatmeal and now the comment.  Yep, this recipe pretty much hit me upside the head and said make me.  NOW.  So that’s exactly what I did.  Prepare to get your breakfast tooth, your sweet tooth, and your “I can now die a happy (and full) woman (or man)  tooth on, cuz this recipe is about to take you to a whole new level of breakfast and give new meaning to the word scrumptious.

In this dish, bread choice can make make or break you, so for heaven’s sake, don’t grab the wonder bread sandwich loaf.  Get yourself a beautiful hunk of challah or hawaiian bread that you can cut thick slices from and do just that.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Family Friendly Fridays, Food, Other Tagged With: bananas, bread, butter, cinnamon, eggs, food, Half & Half, heavy cream, maple syrup, recipe, salt, Sugar, vanilla

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

February 21, 2011 By Julie 61 Comments

Having grown up in Wisconsin, there were certain foods that I came to enjoy as a part of everyday life.  Bratwurst cooked on the grill.  Friday night fish fries.  Beer (Need I say more).  And then there is the food that Wisconsin has always been known for, cheese.  California may try to claim it from us, but make no mistake, we are considered the cheeseheads for one big reason.  Wisconsin knows cheese.  Sorry California.  I love your beautiful weather and your beaches (lord knows Wisconsin is lacking in the sand and salt water department and our winter weather leaves something to be desired), but I just can’t give you the crown for cheese over my beloved hometown state; and yes I’m most definitely biased.

So in the spirit of true cheesehead pride, I have created this recipe as a salute to the state where I grew up.  You can find a steaming bowl of beer cheese soup in just about any mom and pop restaurant in Wisconsin.  And I’m willing to throw money down that pretty much every bowl you find will be good enough to scrape the dish clean.  There’s just something magical about combining cheese and beer together that makes the world right again.  Serve up a brat or some fish fry on the side and you’ll be ready to move your roots to the north.  Guaranteed.

In other news, the big day is finally here!  My blogoversary is officially on Thursday, but we’ll be celebrating on Friday with a giveaway or two and a look back at the past year of Mommie Cooks (and what a year it’s been!)  Hopefully the new site design will be launched by then as well.  It’s as good as ready.  I’m just waiting for the green light from my designer.  So keep an eye out cuz Mommy’s updating to a whole new look and this one plans to stick around for awhile.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Food, Soup Tagged With: 30 minute meal, Beer, broth, butter, Carrots, Celery, cheese, Crushed Red Pepper, flour, food, garlic, Half & Half, mustard, onion, pepper, recipe, salt, Worcestershire sauce


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