SANDRA’S TROPICAL OPEN-FACED BAGEL AFTERNOON DELIGHT

I've been making this snack
for 20+ years and I simply
adore it to this day, literally...

Servings: (1)

Prep/Toast: 5 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1 whole wheat and honey bagel, cut lengthwise in half

1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese

8 baby spinach leaves, remove stems; stack and roll up, then julienne

2 pineapple rings

2 teaspoons honey

1 green onion, chopped (green parts only)

METHOD

Toast the bagel in the toaster (on the bagel setting if you have one).  Spread both cut halves equally with whipped cream cheese.  Sprinkle with julienned spinach, top with pineapple rings, drizzle with honey, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA’S AFTERNOON CAFE MOCHA DELIGHT

A true-chocolate-lover's dream...

Serves: (1 large mug) | Yields: (About 2-2/3 cups)
Prep: 3 Mins. |
Microwave: 1 Min.

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup hot and freshly brewed coffee
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
--(I prefer Hershey's)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish:
--Prepared whipped cream
--Chocolate syrup

METHOD

While coffee is brewing, whisk milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a large mug, and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the vanilla, and freshly brewed coffee to the hot mocha mixture in the mug; whisk to combine. Top with whipped cream, and drizzle with chocolate syrup. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S HASHBROWN and CANADIAN BACON DELIGHT

A very satisfying hot meal
to serve to your family or at a gathering
or brunch...

Servings (4)
Prep: 5 mins |
Cook 30 mins

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

· 4 pieces of canadian bacon, cut into ½” cubes
· 5 eggs
· 1/2 cup milk
· 3 cups frozen, real hash brown potatoes, thawed
· 1/3 cup chopped green onions
· 1 small can chopped green chilies, drained (I use mild)
· 1-1/2 cups medium shredded cheddar cheese, divided
· Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Sandra's Homemade
Mexican Salsa

***Garnish Options:
· Sour cream
· Homemade Salsa (see recipe here:  Sandra's Homemade Mexican Salsa)

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Fold in bacon, hash browns, green onions, green chilies, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Pour into the prepared 9”x 9” baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with oil.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese, and then continue baking for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes to set, and then cut into squares before serving (I serve mine with a dollop of sour cream and freshly made salsa). - Enjoy!


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Note: This is wonderful served for brunch with a bowl of fresh fruit, along with mimosas (champagne with a splash of orange juice, garnished with sliced strawberry placed on the rim of the flute).