Carmel apple mini pies

An easy fall classic recipe, I found these neat little caramel balls that are PERFECT for these mini pies ! 

http://inspiredreamer.com/salted-caramel-apple-hand-pies/

Food Hack #3 : How To Peel a Hard Boiled Egg

This is how I peel my eggs now, wish I knew this trick when my cousins and I were younger. We peeled a lot of eggs the hard way.

Salmon & asparagus foil pack

Ingredients

4 sheets aluminum foil 

4  salmon fillets

4 tablespoons butter

4 garlic cloves ( minced)

bundle of asparagus

2 fresh lemon

fresh ground black pepper &  salt ( to taste)

Preheat oven to 450°F

Cut off ends of asparagus spears and divide into 4 portions.

Mince garlic, separate into 4 portions.

Place one of tablespoon butter in center of each foil sheet (can use non stick cooking spray to loose some calories).

Microwave one lemon for 15 seconds to release the juices.

Place one salmon fillet in the center of each sheet.

Top with serving of garlic and asparagus.

Drizzle each serving with juice from lemon.

Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and seasoning blend to taste.

Bring up the sides of foil and fold top over twice.

Fold up ends of foil leaving room for air to circulate inside the foil packets.

Place in oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until easy to flake.

Salmon & asparagus, topped with Hollandaise sauce

Food Hack #2

Anyone who really knows me can tell you one of my favorite foods is a potatoes. (in any form ) 

Especially Baked Potatoes. I always baked my potatoes in the oven wrapped in foil. Until someone brought to my attention a much easier solution !

Ever noticed the little POTATO button on the microwave? Me either. I had never even considered it a possibility. It is such a time saver! Even if you do not have that button on your microwave simply: rinse off your potato, and cook for 4-8 minutes or until fork tender. Split open and add your favorite toppings. Quick and easy. 

Omelets for BREAKFAST

My favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning is to cook  an Omelet. BREAKFAST is my favorite meal of the day! Once you have mastered the technique, they are so simple and versatile , my ingredients vary based on whats in my fridge. Great way to use up anything that needs to be used quickly . 

Once you decide what ingredients you would like to fill your omelet, you will dice them up and saute them until fully cooked. Set aside to fill your omelet before folding. Lighter ingredients( fresh herbs, seasonings) can be added to the egg mixture. 

In a non stick skillet over medium heat, melt a pat of butter and add your well beaten eggs. As the eggs begin to set, use your spatula to push in the edges allowing the uncooked egg to flow to the outer edges of the pan. Once egg is almost cooked add your filling. 

There are two original methods that you can use to make an omelet, rolled(French ) and folded . ( I have two shortcut ways, Ill post later !)  

Folded Method is easier for beginners. Follow process as stated above . Add filling to one half of the omelet, and fold the other half on top. Viola!

A. Smoked Sausage, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper,
Onion, Jalapeno, Colby Jack Cheese (FOLDED)

B. Turkey Sausage,Spinach, Bell Peppers
Cheese (ROLLED)

Rolled ( French) Method is a little more tricky. Imagine your omelet in thirds. Your filling will go in the middle third. Fold the right third  over the middle, then gently coax the left third on to the plate. You can then use the pan to fold the rest of the omelet on to the plate. Garnish with filling.