Yesterday was a scary day for Roz and Thad residents of Tuscaloosa. Thad at work, Roz home alone with no power. This was a first for this girl from the west, who knows about earthquakes, but not Tornados. While she sits in her hall, I'm on the cell with her in Utah tracking the Tornado on the internet. It was un-nerving to see a hugh storm headed for her city. They escaped without damage. But Tuscaloosa didn't as you can see from the photo. So much is gone. My favorite Barbecue "Full Moon" completely gone. The main shopping area also gone. Those Alabama folk are tough old birds. Tuscalossa will be rebuilt bigger and better. Our prayers go out to ya'll
Today is Mike's 58th birthday. So I gave him a card with a Chihuahua on the front with squinting eyes saying..." still suspiciously young looking I see". I choose the card because it's true. He is, still young looking and handsome. How lucky I am. One of Mike's favorite things is "Eggs Benedict" When ever Mike sees eggs benedict on the menu he always asks if the hollandaise sauce is real. As the waitress rolls her eyes and says "of course it's real" mike continues "I mean is it homemade? , and not from a package from sysco foods" As you can see he's passionate about his food. So, this morning for his birthday I made him a simple breakfast of "Country Eggs Benedict". They are easy and delicious. But if you ask him he'll still rank the the Sheraton Place Hotel's Eggs Benedict the best in the World.Country Eggs Benedict
I call this Country Eggs Benedict because It's simple to make and requires no special
ingredients. I use bacon instead of canadian bacon. and Instead of an english muffin I use a rustic piece of toasted french baguette. Blender Hollandaise is a snap to make. So give it try this weekend.
Blender Hollandaise
3 eggs yolks
1/4 tsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbs. lemon juice
dash tabasco sauce
1/2 cup (! cube) butter
season to taste with salt and pepper
In a blender put the eggs, mustard, lemon juice and tabasco. Blend for 5 seconds. In a glass measuring cup melt the butter in the microwave. With blender running on high pour the melted butter in as a thin stream. Sauce with thicken up and look delicious. Keep the sauce warm by putting the blender in a bowl filled with hot tap water.
Poach the eggs, fry the bacon and toast your bread. To assemble Place the bread on a plate, top with poached egg. Then add the bacon and pour on the sauce. Yum!
Makes 3-4 servings
This recipe for "Orange Rolls" is certainly another all time family favorite. Cavet was up this weekend to watch conference. Our tradition ( Nelson traditions are always centered around food) is to make "Brigham's Buttermilk Donuts" on conference sundays. But Cavets has been craving Orange Rolls. And what Cavet wants he gets. These rolls are easy and always turn out. We make them alot for Christmas. But just think about having them on Easter morning, or any morning for that matter. Once you make these rolls they will become your families favorite too.Bon Appetite, Peggy
ORANGE ROLLS
1 Tbs. yeast
pinch sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup milk
1 Tbs. butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
4 cups flour
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
grated rind from one orange
method:
Dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in 1/4 cup warm water. ( water should be warm not hot) Heat milk, butter, sugar and salt till butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm (agin too hot will kill the yeast). In a large bowl combine milk, yeast mixture ,eggs and 1 cup flour. Let rise till bubbly ( about 30 minutes). gradually add remaining flour, beating well with a spoon or mixer. It is not necessary to knead. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. In the meantime in a separate bowl mix sugar, orange rind and butter until well combined. Once dough has risen, roll out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Then spread with orange butter mixture. Roll up as for cinnamon rolls and cut into slices. You can put them on a greased baking sheet or into greased muffins tins. Let rise one more time until doubled. Bake at 375 for 15 - 20 minutes. Makes 18 rolls ( I always double this)
Orange frosting
3 Tbs. butter
1 cup powder sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
fresh orange juice
in a small bowl melt butter in the microwave. Add 1 tsp. vanilla and about 1 cup powder sugar. Squeeze the juice from the orange to thin the frosting to your liking. Frost your orange rolls right out of the oven.