Monte Cristo Monkey Bread

July 26, 2023 Amanda Plott

If you're looking to satisfy your cravings for something both savory and sweet, look no further than the enchanting Monte Cristo Monkey Bread. This unique treat is a delightful twist on the classic sweet brunch item, taking inspiration from the renowned Monte Cristo sandwich. Fluffy pieces of dough, irresistibly soft and tender, enveloped in a tantalizing mixture of ham, turkey, cheese, and Dijon mustard. This heavenly concoction creates a harmonious balance between savory and sweet, tickling your taste buds in all the right ways.

As this delightful creation finds its way into the oven, something magical begins to happen. The cheese, carefully integrated into the dough, starts to melt, transforming into a pool of gooey goodness. Each bite becomes a treasure trove, as the flavors of the ham and cheese intertwine, creating a symphony of flavors that dance upon your palate…

Naked 'Tortilla Trend' Club Sandwich

February 27, 2022 Amanda Plott

We’ve all seen that new tortilla trend that’s been going around, but sometimes a girl just wants to get a little naked. I’ve stripped the tortilla out of this all together and went with a large lettuce leaf instead. This makes this trend low carb, gluten free, and still every bit as delicious. It still has all the naughty bits, mainly the cheese and the bacon!

Another great thing about this is it’s perfect for making ahead and having on hand as an easy grab-and-go lunch for the week ahead. Just make them and store them in the fridge as a meal prep lunch that anyone can enjoy guilt free…

Ham & Cheese Omelette

December 26, 2021 Amanda Plott

I don’t know about you, but we had ham as part of our Christmas dinner and I managed to keep some on reserve for leftover breakfast this morning. This Ham & Cheese Omelette is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover ham. I based this omelette off of a few others that I’ve made in the past that packs an omelette up with as much protein as possible.

I like to sub in egg whites for part of the egg in any omelette. But, I try to keep at least one yolk in there for some color and flavor. Other than that, I love to put cottage cheese in my omelettes because it gives a bit of a boost to the protein and also bonus melty cheese goodness…

Club Sandwich

September 21, 2021 Amanda Plott

Who can say no to a traditional club sandwich? This Club Sandwich is made just a little better-for-you with a few simple swaps that keep it perfectly classic and yet guilt free! As with any club sandwich, this one starts out with sliced deli ham and turkey, and then paired with bacon, cheese, tomato and some lettuce. All on some toasted bred with a smear of light mayo.

It’s good stuff and goes well with a light salad, a cup of soup, or even some salt and vinegar kettle chips like I had. It was simple, classic, and so so good! Of course, I wouldn’t say no to some pickles on the side too…

Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

March 6, 2021 Amanda Plott

I don’t know. I just like to shake things up sometimes by putting two or three things together that I enjoy and hoping that it turns out right. Today? It’s a monte cristo sandwich and a breakfast bake or casserole. Yep. And guess what? It’s pretty damn tasty if I do say so myself. I’ll tell you another thing, after this past week, I deserved a little somethin’ something’ special.

This Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole takes the cake. Like literally. It’s a monte cristo in the form of a better-for-you ‘strata’ or bake. Eggs. Cheese. Ham. Bread. Dijon. And you add a dab of raspberry preserves at the end and it’s done. And not depending fried or battered. Just good. Tasty. Breakfast…

Split Pea Soup (Instant Pot)

February 26, 2021 Amanda Plott

The stores here in Texas are slowly getting back to normal after our bit of insanity a week ago during the winter storm. That being said, it’s still slim pickings when it comes to a lot of things on the store shelves. Recovery is going to take more time, especially with an entire state in panic. And that’s on top of the anxiety we’ve all had when it comes to food, lockdown, and this virus.

That being said, one thing that I was prettifying confident I could get my hands on was dried split peas. For some crazy reason or another it’s one of the only things you’ll almost always find on the shelves. Even when everything else is long gone. Now, I’ve eaten split pea soup before, but I’ve never made it. So I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do so…