Breakfast

Butter Pecan Granola

2 1/2 cup rolled oats 

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup pecan halves 

1/2 cup slivered almonds 

1 cup toasted coconut chips

1/4 cup salted butter

1/2 cup 100% maple syrup

1/4 tsp fine sea salt

1 tsp vanilla extract 

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit 
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, pecans, toasted coconut chips and almonds.
• In a small sauce pan, melt the butter.
• Remove from heat, stir in the maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract and brown sugar.
• Add to the oats bowl. 
• Stir everything together until well covered by the butter mixture and pour out evenly onto a cookie sheet. 
• Bake for 40 minutes, stirring the granola every 10 minutes. 
• Remove from the oven and let completely cool before storing it in a Mason Jar or other air tight container. 

This Granola is wonderful alone but is also be lovely as a parfait..Greek yogurt, layered with granola and a drizzle of  honey. 

Eggs Benedict

You need time and patience to make this dish, but makes for a lovely breakfast or Brunch.

1 English Muffin 

2 Eggs

2 Slices Canadian Bacon

Hollandaise Sauce:

3 Eggs Yolks Whisked

2 TBSP Water

1 TBSP Lemon Juice

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Pinch of Salt

1/2 Cup Butter, cut into thirds

• In a medium Pot, Simmer water & Poach the 2 Eggs  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3sUY0gZr4
• Slice the English Muffin in half and Toast till golden brown.
• Cook the Canadian Bacon in a skillet. Slightly Browning each side.
• In a Double Boiler, once the water is boiling, Add 3 Eggs Yolks, 2 TBSP Water, 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, salt and Cayenne. Whisk lightly. Once warm, add the 3 chunks of butter one at a time, whisking till melted and thick. (Be cautious not to over whisk, or over heat the sauce. It will become to thick to pour over the eggs.)