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Share Your Breakfast Ideas

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Kitchen Talk (Breakfast Ideas)

The first day of school is just around the corner, and some have already started (sorry!). Back in my school days, that meant every weekday morning was spent trying to linger in bed for as long as I could get away with, milking it for every last minute of sleep possible. Which, in turn, often meant rushing out the door without so much as a hint of breakfast. Not a crumb or drop of milk in sight. It’s a wonder I made it through third grade.

So let’s talk about breakfast! We need quick, easy, or make-ahead ideas for all the sleepyheads like me. Tell us:

Do you have any kid-friendly breakfast ideas to share?

My son was an even worse sleepyhead than I was, and I didn’t think that was possible. He loved toasted pita bread triangles spread with peanut butter and drizzled with honey. Easy to eat even as he was running down the driveway to catch the bus.

How about you? Have any ideas to help a busy parent trying to get the kids to school on time? Share the wealth below!

 

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Banana Nutella Fudge Pops

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

Remember when you were a kid and the best part of summer was running through the sprinkler, and afternoons getting sticky from about five too many fudge pops? Or was it eight? Whatever, they were awesome, and since we’re up to our sweaty necks in summer, these Banana Nutella Fudge Pops from TK member Laicie were right up my alley.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

Did I mention the best part? With three ingredients, these will beat the socks off any store-bought fudge pop you find!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

First, peel the bananas and place them into your blender. Next, add in the Nutella.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

Lastly, the almond milk.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

Blend together until creamy and smooth.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

Pour into your handy dandy popsicle molds, and freeze until hard, about six hours.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

To release them from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Banana Nutella Fudge Pops. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Laicie Heeley of A Thousand Threads.

And if you’re feeling bonkers, drizzle them in some extra Nutella Magic Shell. Because if some Nutella is good, then more is better!

A big thanks to Laicie for this childhood flash back treat! Be sure to check out her blog, A Thousand Threads, for more amazing recipes, crafts and gorgeous photography!

 
 

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Banana Nutella Fudge Pops

See post on Laicie Heeley’s site!
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These 3-ingredient banana nutella fudge pops are our go-to summer snack. They’re delicious, super easy to make, gluten-free, and have a vegan option too!

Ingredients

  • 3 whole Bananas (peeled)
  • ½ cups Hazelnut Spread, Such As Nutella
  • ½ cups Almond Milk
  • Popsicle Sticks And Popsicle Mold

Preparation Instructions

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture into your popsicle molds, and place a stick in the middle of each mold. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until solid.

Once frozen, soak popsicle molds in lukewarm water for a few seconds and wiggle the stick until popsicles come free.

 
 
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Megan Keno is the writer and photographer of Country Cleaver, a food blog fueled by Nutella and images of June Cleaver—if June wore cowboy boots and flannel, that is. A self-proclaimed country bum, Megan creates from-scratch recipes that range from simple to sublime and how-to’s to build your cooking repertoire. But she couldn’t do it without the help of her trusty—and furry—sous chef, Huckleberry. He’s a world class floor cleaner.

 
 

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Cerveza-garitas for the Weekend!

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

When you want a margarita, you want a margarita. And margaritas are best served with friends around! Have you seen cerveza-ritas on Mexican restaurant menus lately? I’m probably tardy to the party on this one, but after seeing them in every Mexican restaurant I’ve been to since college and then seeing TK member Lindsay’s easy-peasy recipe for Cerveza-garita here, well, it was fate. And it was time to celebrate.

This pitcher of margs is pretty potent, so celebrate with care.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Gather your ingredients and a large pitcher or jar.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Into the jar, pour in your choice of Mexican beers.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Next, it’s time for the limeade. Add it in!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Gently stir the beer and limeade together. Don’t stir too vigorously or you will swish out all the carbonation!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Then, it’s time for the orange juice. What makes a margarita a “Cadillac” margarita is the addition of the orange liqueur that goes into it. I think the OJ addition is what makes these margaritas great! If you’re feeling extra sassy, top these off with some orange liqueur, too.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

And what do you know, now it’s time for the tequila. Pour it in and give it one final stir!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

If you’re going for the authentic margarita, use a lime to soak the rim of your glass.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Dip the rim of the glass into the salt, and pour in the margarita.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Cerveza-garita. Guest post by Megan Keno of Wanna Be a Country Cleaver, recipe submitted by TK member Lindsay of Eating 80/20.

Thank you Lindsay for this great margarita recipe! You can’t beat a pitcher of tasty margs in minutes. Try more of Lindsay’s recipes in her TK recipe box, and take a peek at her site, Eating 80/20, for even more balanced eating and celebratory fare.

Enjoy the weekend, friends!

 
 

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Cerveza-garita

See post on Lindsay {Eighty Twenty Dietitian}’s site!
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These are the best margaritas on the planet. Hands down. No syrups or mixes required! The frothy Mexican beer adds a new dimension, and the ratio of tequila to, well, other stuff, is perfect.

Enjoy responsibly!

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces, fluid Mexican Beer Of Choice
  • 1 can (12 Oz. Size) Frozen Limeade Concentrate
  • ¼ cups Orange Juice
  • 1 cup Tequila
  • Salt (if Desired)
  • Lime Wedges
  • Ice Cubes

Preparation Instructions

Slowly pour beer into a large pitcher. Add limeade concentrate, orange juice, and tequila. Stir well.

If salt is desired, pour coarse ground salt onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of one glass, then turn rim in the salt.

Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes, then slowly pour mixture over the ice cubes. Garnish with a lime wedge.

 
 
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Megan Keno is the writer and photographer of Country Cleaver, a food blog fueled by Nutella and images of June Cleaver—if June wore cowboy boots and flannel, that is. A self-proclaimed country bum, Megan creates from-scratch recipes that range from simple to sublime and how-to’s to build your cooking repertoire. But she couldn’t do it without the help of her trusty—and furry—sous chef, Huckleberry. He’s a world class floor cleaner.

 
 

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Looks Delicious! S’mores Pretzel Hand Pies

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Looks Delicious! (S'mores Pretzel Hand Pies, submitted by TK member Stephanie of Girl Versus Dough)

It’s Friday! Not just any Friday, too. It’s the fifth and last Friday of August, the Friday before a long holiday weekend, and for many, the last Friday of their summer vacation.

It’s a Friday that needs something extra special, so enter chocolate and marshmallow creme and cream cheese and pretzel buns. As if we needed another reason to enjoy s’mores, Stephanie completely takes it up a notch or twelve with these S’mores Pretzel Hand Pies. Talk about the perfect sweet and salty and creamy and chocolaty treat.

Thanks for sharing this, Stephanie! Go check out her blog, Girl Versus Dough, for more of her wicked good recipes. She makes a brie and jam version of these pretzel hand pies, and they look incredible, too.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

 

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Let’s Talk Chinese Takeout

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  Natalie’s brilliant post on Sarah’s recipe for Singapore Mei Fun the other day got me thinking about homemade versions of Chinese takeout favorites. There are quite a few that we always get every time that craving hits, and I’m glad it doesn’t hit more often than it already does because I’d be in big […]

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Honey Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

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Making things from scratch is so satisfying. The flavors are intense, the combinations are endless, and you get to say, “Yeah, I made that,” when your dinner guests' eyes are rolling back into their heads because you just knocked their socks off. Laurie from Simply Scratch, a Tasty Kitchen member and fellow TK Blog contributor, knows from-scratch cooking. And her…

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Kitchen Talk: Homemade Ingredients

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We're always on the lookout for more ways to make stuff at home, so this is where you come in! Tell us:

What ingredients do you like to make at home?

Do you make some on a fairly regular basis? Or less than you wish you could? Or maybe you're looking for a homemade version of a favorite item. Whatever it is, let us know!

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Looks Delicious: Sausage Breakfast Bagel Strata

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This target="_blank">Sausage Breakfast Bagel Strata from our wonderful member Justine would be great for company and can be assembled the night before. I love the idea of a breakfast strata made with bagels. Looks…