Breakfast dishes

Complex vegetable scrambles lead a pack of fun breakfast dishes. One entree consists of tempeh mixed with chilies, peppers and onions, spiced with ginger and fennel. Fresh sliced green apples with cinnamon are served on the side. Add one of the diner s vegan muffins to any order the banana nut muffins are excellent. 

THELMA is a housewife. It s morning and she is slamming coffee cups from the breakfast table into the kitchen sink, which is full of dirty breakfast dishes and some stuff left from last night s dinner which had to soak. The TV is ON in the b.g. Prom the kitchen, we can see an incomplete wallpapering project going on in the dining room, an obvious do-it-yourself attempt by Thelma. 

Semolina is the coarsely ground endosperm of dumm wheat. High in protein, it is used by U.S. and ItaHan manufacturers for high quaHty pasta products such as macaroni and spaghetti. In Africa and Latin America it is also used for a dish called couscous. Dumm flour, a by-product in the production of semolina, is used to make commercial American noodles. Farina is the coarsely ground endosperm of hard wheats. It is the prime ingredient in many American breakfast cereals. It is also used by manufacturers for inexpensive pasta. 

Super fruits offer the sauce chef some amazing combinations of sweet and sour tastes, colors, and nutrient content. Give some thought to how you can best use these advantages in your preparations of sauces for salads, meats, desserts, breakfast toppings, and fruit accents for pouring on colorful vegetable side dishes to tempt the kids ... 

This dish makes a great substitute for acid-forming eggs and is loaded with nutrients and fiber from the vegetables, as well as lean protein and calcium from the alkalizing tofu. It s perfect for breakfast or as a quick dinner. Turmeric, a spice commonly used in Indian cooking, is a natural anti-inflammatory. 

A terrific breakfast option, these hash browns also make a satisfying snack or side dish when you have a craving for something salty. 

For more relaxed evening meals, the Grape Leaf Restaurant (2217 Frankfort Ave., o 502-897-1774) is an enticing option. The eatery offers unusual Middle Eastern fare, such as kushari, an Egyptian dish made of pasta, lentils, mushrooms, onions and fresh tomatoes. The Grape Leaf also serves breakfast - a rarity among Middle Eastern restaurants. 

A1 fresco dining is available during the summer at Husnu s (547 State St., o 608-256-0900). The venerable restaurant serves Mediterranean treats and some unusual Turkish dishes. Near the university, Sunroom Cafe (638 State St., o 608-255-1555) enjoys an upstairs view of the street below. Breakfast includes a tofu scramble -crumbled tofu, mushrooms, scallions and tomatoes in a soy and ginger sauce. Lunch and dinner encompass a variety of lighter dishes, including sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. 

The Coho Cafe (1044 Lawrence St., a 360-379-1030) is a popular breakfast destination for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The eggs used here come from free-range chickens and are hormone-free. For vegans, tofu may be substituted for most of the egg dishes. Entrees such as the Gorgonzola rotini make Silverwater Cafe (237 Taylor St., n 360-385-6448) a local favorite for a romantic yet reasonable... 

Cantaloupes are enjoyed alone as a breakfast fruit or a dessert. Also, cantaloupe can be used in a variety of fruit dishes and salads. It is good with a scoop of ice cream, too. 

Many foods today are manufactured into products that are different from traditional foods. Some classes of these foods include frozen dinners breakfast cereals meat replacements noncarbonated breakfast beverages and main dishes such as macaroni and cheese, pizzas, stews, and casseroles. Nutrients may be added to these foods. 

A popular breakfast or supper dish made by dipping bread into beaten eggs and sauteing in a little hot fat Any kind of bread can be used. French toast can be served with powdered sugar or a syrup, and bacon or sausage. 

Prunes are used in baked goods, confections, desserts, salad, and meat dishes. Many prunes are served as a breakfast or dessert fruit, stewed and served with or without cream. Prunes are an excellent ready-to-eat snack. 

Fresh strawberries are good in dishes such as breakfast cereals, cheesecake, compotes, cottage cheese salads, crepes, custards, French toast, gelatin salads, ice cream, milk shakes, pancakes, pies, puddings, sherEiets, sundaes, and waffles. Thawed frozen strawberries may also be used in many of these dishes. 

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