Life as the Innkeeper at the Aleksander House in "Old Louisville" Kentucky.......recipes and articles about food, healthy eating, special diets, kitchens, restaurants, travel and activities in Kentucky.
Wake up to Tyler Florence's French Toast Waffles with Caramelized Apples and Bacon. Served with a mocha cappuccino whipped up with an immersion blender."
I found the above video and recipe while I was scoping out Macys department Store to purchase a new waffle iron. One of mine broke a week ago and I still haven't found a replacement that I like. I had two Toastmaster Belgium Waffle Bakers that I just loved. Now I'm having trouble find the same waffle iron. I don't think they make it any more. I did see one on EBay. They referred to it as Vintage and it was used. I didn't want to take a chance.
My irons make a round Belgian waffle with deep indentations that fits perfectly onto our B&B china ware. If I buy a replacement that is not the same shape or does not have deep indentations on the grid, then we will not be serving uniform portions to our guests and that just wont do.
There are waffles, and then there are Belgian waffles. A regular waffle can run through a range of possible flavors and textures – from light and crispy, to hearty and filling – and can be any of a variety of shapes, according to the type of waffle iron that you own. A Belgian waffle is always light and it is always made in a deep waffle iron that maximizes the amount of batter exposed to the griddle for maximum crispness of the finished waffle. Their deep pockets are ideal for collecting syrup and butter, and while all types of waffles are good, there is nothing quite like a good Belgian waffle.
We need two because if we only have one it takes too long if we're making waffles for four or more guests having breakfast at the same time. If you've ever worked in a kitchen or restaurant, you know that keeping the food hot is a priority. And you have to be care with waffles. If you hold them in the oven too long they will dry out. You want them crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Anyhow, after unsuccessfully scouring the web for a duplicate of the one working iron I have left, I came across this Cuisinart round waffle maker...Not sure I will purchase it as it is not a Belgian waffle maker...the indentations are not as deep on the grids and the waffle is not a thick as Belgian waffles, which are 6-7 inches thick. So I will keep looking...but I still think the recipe and the breakfast shown on the video above are interesting and look delicious.
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I absolutely love Mangoes but when I go to the fruit market, even though they always look delicious to me, I usually don't buy them. Why? Because I have so much trouble slicing and pitting them. I have a Mango sitting in my frig right now and have been reluctant to eat it...until today, that is. Today, I found this video. It makes slicing and pitting Mangoes look so easy, I'm going to slice and eat mine for breakfast tomorrow. Why don't you join me?
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This beautiful, coffee-table cookbook, sponsered by the Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky, features a collection of recipes from the Premier Bed and Breakfasts located in the cities, towns, and villages of Kentucky.
The Aleksander House is featured in the cookbook with several wonderful breakfast recipes, which are served at the Inn on a regular basis.
The new cookbook is filled with delicious gourmet recipes and beautiful photographs of prepared dishes, featured Inns, and extraordinary landscapes of Kentucky. It may be purchased at the Aleksander House.
I am a writer, educator, musician, and ex-small business owner, living and writing in Vermont I am passionate about writing, women's issues, the arts, and life in general. I love to blog.
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A charming, 1882, european-style, Victorian bed and breakfast in historic "Old Louisville" Kentucky, completely restored and catering to business and leisure travelers
Breakfast at the Aleksander House
Pears poached in White Zinfindel
Recipes
From time to time we'll add a new recipe. They are either Aleksander House recipes, recipes from the Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky new cookbook (which I edited and to which I contributed writing and styling ideas) or favorite recipes from friends and family.
Baked Sweet Potato Shoestrings
recipe by Karina'Kitchen
Sweet Potato Shoestrings
We bake our shoestring potatoes instead of deep-frying them because after a certain age your tummy starts to protest too much fat. But don't worry. These fries are still crispy and delicious (compliments of Karina's Kitchen).
Ingredients 1 sweet potato per person Light olive oil or organic canola oil, as needed ground cumin, thyme, black pepper, red pepper, cinnamon* For serving:Sea saltChampagne or rice vinegar
Instructions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into long thin shoestrings. Toss them into a bowl and drizzle with light olive oil; stirring lightly to coat.Generously season them.
My seasoning mix is equal shakes of: cumin, thyme and black pepper; and a little bit of hot red pepper and cinnamon.
Throw them on a baking sheet. Spread evenly- in one layer, if possible.Bake in the upper portion of your oven for about 20 to 30 minutes- until they are tender and sizzling and crispy around the edges.
Season with sea salt immediately. (Adding salt after they roast keeps them crisper.) Serve with a sprinkle of champagne vinegar (at the table) or scarf them down plain.
Delicious Gluten-Free Muffins
1 C. Authentic Foods Pancake & Baking Mix* 1/2 C sugar 1 TBL sugar 1/8 tsp Xanthan gum (optional) 1/8 tsp allspice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 TBL corn or canola oil 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 egg or 2 egg whites 1/4 C cream 2 TBL water 1/2 C. raisins and/or nuts paper muffin cups
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. place paper muffin cups into muffin tin, spray with baking oil, & set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat together remaining wet ingredients. Add to dry ingredients, and stil until smooth. Add raisins and/or nuts. Divide batter into 6 muffin cups andBake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Muffins should be golden.Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in centercomes out clean.
* may substitute any reputable gluten-free baking mix
Spinach-Mushroom Quiche
Ingredients 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 TBL olive oil 1TBL butter 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) 1/2 cup Mexican cheeses (shredded) 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded 1 cup chiffonade of fresh spinach 1 tsp basil (dried or fresh, minced) 1/2 tsp dill (dried or fresh, minced) 1/4 tsp Cayene pepper 1/2 tsp garlic salt fresh cracked pepper (to taste) 1 pie crust 5 eggs 1 cup half & half 1/2 cup sour creme grated parmesean (to taste)
Instructions(Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees)
Saute mushrooms in olive oil and butter until browned and slightly crisp. Set aside.
Line a quiche pan with pie crust. Crimp around edges. Combine cheeses, spinach, and seasonings and press into pie shell. Distribute sauteed mushrooms across top of cheese mixture.
Process eggs, half & half, and sour creme together in blender, until smooth. Pour over cheese mixture. Fill to top. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and grated parmesean. Bake 45-50 minutes at 400 degrees. Top should be lightly browned.
Timothy's White Chili
Yield: 6 servings
2-3 8 oz. cans Great Northern Beans 2 LB chicken breasts 1 ½ tsp. oregano 1TBL Olive oil ¼tsp grnd cloves 2 med Onions, chopped ¼ tsp Cayenne 4 Garlic cloves, minced 6 C. Chicken stock or broth 8 oz. Chopped mild green chilies 2tsp. Grnd cumin 3 C. Monterey Jack; grated 1/2 C. Sherry
Saute chicken in heavy large saucepan. until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, remove skin, & cut into cubes. Heat oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, then chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves, and cayenne pepper and saute 2 minutes. Add beans and stock and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1/2 hour. Add chicken and 1 cup cheese to chili and stir until cheese melts. Continue to simmer for another 1/2 hour. Add sherry 5 minutes before finished cooking. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls. Serve with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro. (recipe edited by Aleksander House)
German Baked Apple Pancake (serves 2)
Glazed Apples 2 TBL butter 3 med-lg Grannie Smith apples, cored & sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar Confectioners' sugar Maple syrup (optional)
Batter 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup whole milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Saute apples in 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Continue sauteing until just soft. Keep warm. Mix eggs, milk, flour, vanilla and salt is an electric blender.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter is a large heavy frying pan (preferably iron). Heat for a minute or two on a burner on the stove top. Pour batter into hot pan and place in hot oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and slide pancake on to a plate. Pour sauteed apple over the pancake evenly and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup.
Gateau of Crepes
Serves 6
Ingredients: FOR THE BECHAMEL 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for sheet 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/4 cups grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces) Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE ASSEMBLY 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon) 5 ounces baby spinach (about 6 cups) Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lemon, for squeezing 12 small Basic Crepes
Directions: Make the Bechamel: Place onion and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cook until onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk in a slow, steady stream. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup Gruyere, and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat, add nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add spinach, and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Let cool slightly. Squeeze out any excess liquid, and coarsely chop.
Finish Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Reserve 2 tablespoons bechamel. Mix remaining bechamel and spinach in a medium bowl. Butter a rimmed baking sheet. Place 1 crepe on center of sheet, and top with 3 tablespoons spinach mixture. Repeat with remaining crepes and spinach mixture, ending with a crepe. Spread reserved bechamel on top, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until cheese melts and turns golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer gateau de crepes to a platter. Cut into wedges, and serve warm.
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