It's Christmas Week at MLK!!
Welcome!
From Daryl aka Avery:
I'm offering a book giveaway. Don't miss out! See details below.
With a Cheese Shop Mystery coming out in February, I'm already thinking cheese. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm always thinking about cheese. I like it for lunch, snacks, and dinner.
And I love it for breakfast. Especially when there's something easy I can make that turns out totally delicious and kid-friendly. We all need kid-friendly foods during the holidays, right? And if not kid-friendly, then adult-adored! Yes, this recipe I stumbled upon...in a magazine...is adult-adored. Yum! Do I sound like I'm gushing? Yes!
It's simple. Easy. Did I mention simple? Only a few ingredients (which really pleases one of my protagonists)! And it involves cheese (which pleases my other protagonist)!
I would imagine you could switch up the cheese to a fine cheddar, a tasty mascarpone, an easily meltable Gruyere. Play with this recipe. It's fun!
But I have to admit making it with cream cheese was so easy. And who doesn't need easy during the holidays?
Enjoy!
BREAKFAST GRILLED CHEESE
Food Network Magazine March 2014
Ingredients:
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup small-curd cottage cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for topping
4 frozen waffles, untoasted
1 to 2 tablespoons jam, any flavor
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more if needed
Ground cinnamon for topping
Directions:
Mix the cream cheese, cottage
cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl. Sread 2 waffles with the jam,
then top with the cream cheese mixture; cover with the remaining 2 waffles.
Note: I used gluten-free waffles for this recipe and they were delicious!! |
Melt the butter in a large
skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden and
crips, about 3 minutes per side, adding more butter to the pan if needed.
Adjust the heat oif the waffles are browning too quickly.
Let the sandwiches rest 1
minutes before serving. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon.
Yum!
Giveaway!
To celebrate the upcoming release of AS GOUDA AS DEAD (February), I'm giving away a Cheese Shop Mystery. Your choice.
Leave your email so I can reach you if you win. If you don't feel like leaving an entire email, you can go cryptic and I'll try to figure it out. I am a mystery writer, after all. I will not use your email for any other purpose other than to contact the winner.
I'll pick a name tomorrow morning. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or else I'll pick another winner.
Good luck!
Savor the mystery!
How about goat cheese and fig preserves?
ReplyDeletePlumGaga, I'm sure it would be divine!
DeleteDaryl / Avery
The Breakfast Grilled Cheese looks good. :)
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Thank you.
Jen, you bet.
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Daryl / Avery
Oh yum, I think it must be time for breakfast. I'm with you, if there is cheese involved I want it! I used to make peanut butter & jelly French toast for my children when they were little - somehow I think I could incorporate cheese into that! Thanks for the giveaway.
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Sally, that sounds lovely. Peanut butter for kids on anything, right? :)
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Daryl / Avery
Looks yummy; thank you for the chance to win :)
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Thanks, Lisa, for joining us today.
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Daryl / Avery
I can't wait for the new book!
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K ~ Thanks. I can't either. I'm eagerly awaiting the advanced copies. :)
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Daryl / Avery
That looks so good!! And easy, too!
ReplyDeleteharbingerdc (at) gmail (dot) com
Harbinger, I'm a big fan of easy. :)
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Looking forward to the new book!
ReplyDeletealyssa_mcneil@yahoo.com
Thanks, Alyssa.
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Daryl / Avery
Very clever idea. And, yes, it appeals to children of all ages!
ReplyDeletelibbydodd at comcat dot net
Libby, wish I was the clever person to think of it. Love those cooks at foodie think tanks.
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Daryl / Avery
Love the recipe and I'm already thinking of modifications----maybe a good jarlsburg with raspberry jam and a thin slice of Canadian bacon.
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Oh, Sue, love the idea of bacon inside. Yum!
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Daryl / Avery
Wow what an interesting recipe. I will have to try it over the holidays. I have just started the cheese shop series after enjoying your cookbook shop one. Thanks for the give away. Yarnsnthreads@aol.com
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Daryl / Avery
Looks yummy. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Daniele, you are welcome.
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Daryl / Avery
oh wow does this looks delicious. I got hungry just looking at the picture! Thanks for such a great recipe and also for writing such fun to read books!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDarlene, foodie pix get me every time, too. Do you browse Pinterest?
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Daryl / Avery
I can get lost for hours on Pinterest!! lol I have so many recipes I found that look delicious.
DeleteI got so excited over copying the recipe I forgot to leave my email It is darholley1@aol.com Merry Christmas!
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I would love either Inherit the Word or To Brie or Not to Brie. I am also going to try the recipe :-)
ReplyDeletegrammyd01 (at) comcast (dot) net
Gram, glad to hear it. Enjoy a tasty treat.
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Daryl / Avery
OMG I am drooling!! Can't wait for the Gouda. All Hail Cheese!!
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DeletePatricia, I like your loyalty. :)
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Daryl / Avery
There is something wonderful and comforting in a grilled cheese sandwich and I love playing with the traditional recipe. Look forward to trying the one that you shared.
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Lil, thanks. I agree playing with an old standard is fun.
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Daryl / Avery
How delectable and appealing especially during the cold months. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletePetite, I agree! Cold needs warm.
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Daryl / Avery
I am going to have to try that recipie. That looks sooo good.
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Kiki, enjoy!
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Daryl / Avery
I have never thought of this. It looks really yummy. The boys might even like this. I will be giving this a try this weekend. Always nice seeing your recipes. Thank you.
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Babs, hope your boys enjoy! :)
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Daryl / Avery
This is delightful and perfect for the holidays. Love it. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteTraveler, thanks so much.
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Daryl / Avery
Those look/sound tasty. Need to track down some waffles. I have everything else.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
Linda, waffles are one of those things I always keep on hand. Never know when the need for syrup might arise. ;)
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Daryl / Avery
That's a different idea.
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Sandy, I agree.
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Daryl / Avery
This looks so yummy! I would love to sample some of the foods you Mystery Lovers prepare...even the "fails". :)
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Patricia, even the fails usually work, they just don't look good. :)
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Daryl / Avery
That looks great. Thanks for the giveaway I would love to have Days of Wine and Roquefort!!! Love your books!!!
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Lisa ~ Thanks for chiming in ! Appreciate the support.
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This looks so yummy! stclairck@gmail.com
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Ok, I admit when I read Breakfast Grilled Cheese Waffles I thought "I don't think so" now that I've read the recipe, I have got to try this, I know, I shouldn't judge a recipe by it's title, LOL. Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win.
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Isn't that amazing, Debbie? Titles of a recipe can make you wonder. But this really works. :)
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Daryl / Avery
Congratulations on the new Cheese Shop book. And thanks for the chance to win!!
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Thank you, Grace.
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Daryl / Avery
Congratulation on a fantastic series. It is one of my all time favorites. Thanks for giving your readers a chance to win As Gouda as Dead. Shannon Molloy at smmolloy1105@yahoo.com Thanks again!
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Daryl / Avery
Shannon, you won by random number selection. I'll contact you and you'll have 48 hours to contact me.
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Interesting recipe. We get our morning cheese with quiche.
ReplyDeleteBenglish@whro.net
I adore quiche!!
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Daryl / Avery
I'm irielle at mac dot com.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe might also be awesome with real ricotta either homemade or fresh from your favorite Italian deli. I think I need to make this over the holidays. Thanks!
Beth, ricotta would be a lovely choice.
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Daryl / Avery
That looks and sounds wonderful! I believe you could have it for any meal~thank you for the contest~your book sounds great~love the title!
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Thanks, "betty" ~ I think you can always have breakfast for dinner. :)
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Daryl / Avery
Nice recipe. Thank you for sharing it. I am looking forward to the next Cheese Shop Mystery. Such a cute series. Thank you for a chance to win. Doodlesink@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristina. I'm so glad you like the series. I enjoy writing it.
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Daryl / Avery
Cheese lover here, 😛
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Judy, :)))
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I hope you keep coming up with ideas to keep the Cheese Shop Mystery series going for many years!
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Loretta, thank you so much! I've got a bunch if Berkley wants them. :)
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Thanks for the chance! I am so going to make these when my daughter is home from school!
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Terri, an after school treat. Delish!
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Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win.
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Laura, you bet.
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Thanks another interesting recipe.
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Bookwomen, "interesting" is an interesting word. LOL Yes, it's interesting, and delicious. :)
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This its gonna be a sure hit on Christmas morning...thanks for the recipe
ReplyDeleteSandie, so glad! I love when I can inspire someone to have a hit on her hands. Mine will love it, too.
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This sounds like a sure hit for Christmas morning....thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteAnd the winner is...Shannon M. I'll be contacting you. Everyone, check back next week and through the release of As Gouda As Dead. I'm in the giving spirit. :) Say cheese ! And savor the mystery!
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