Mc_Beth

Sevenweeks is gone. I hope she and her family are OK. I miss her posts!

Clan of The Cave Bear. I wish I would have read this when I was younger because then all the things that pissed me off in the book wouldn’t have and I probably would have liked it. All I can say is, I am a very different reader now that I’m all grown up. LOL

Broccoli Frittata

• 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, steamed and well drained
• 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes, drained
• 1-1/2 cups coarse toasted bread crumbs
• 10 eggs, beaten
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated Havarti cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a heavy skillet, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in 2 Tbsp. olive oil until slightly foamy. Add garlic and broccoli and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add bread crumbs and cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer. Set aside.

In another oven proof skillet, melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat and spread to coat bottom of pan. Season eggs with salt and pepper and pour into skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, then top with vegetable bread crumb mixture, tomatoes, and Havarti cheese. Stir gently, then transfer pan to oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until eggs are set and beginning to brown. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Marinated Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2 cups honeydew melon balls
• 2 cups cantaloupe melon balls
• 2 nectarines, sliced
• 2 cups halved strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries

Preparation:
Combine honey and water in small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lemon and orange juices and cool completely. Place all fruits in large bowl and pour cooled marinade over all. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Bread Sticks were from a refrigerated roll. Baked on 350 for 14 minutes.