Baked Eggs & Turkey Ham

We have all read the studies, protein consumed at breakfast reduces hunger.  Protein consumed at breakfast if you are a diabetic helps to keep your blood sugar steady.  We have also heard time and time again that children who ate a healthy breakfast did better in school.  Last, but not least, on this breakfast issue, research  shows people who eat a sugary breakfast tend to consume more at lunch.

What working mom has time to cook, much less clean up after breakfast and get to work on time?  My friend Tammy had the answer.  Her baked eggs and ham recipe.

1 non-stick muffin tin
Non-stick cooking spray
1 egg
1 slice of turkey ham (2 if it is sliced thin)
A pinch of fresh cracked black pepper is optional


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray the muffin tin with the non-stick cooking spray.
Place the turkey ham into the muffin tin where it forms somewhat of a cup.  Break your egg in the turkey ham and bake.  You can also scramble the egg if you prefer.

For a hard center bake for 15 minutes
For a softer center bake for about 10 minutes and broil until the top of the egg is "set".

Consume with a slice of wheat toast and coffee.  Put that salt shaker down, the salt in the turkey ham is all you need.  For persons not watching their waist line you can top with the shredded cheese of your choice.

I pop my egg in right before I shower, by the time I am out, my breakfast is done.  You can even take it to work and consume it on your morning break.

You can make one or as many as your oven can hold.  It makes the perfect "camp" breakfast.  Put in the biscuits, make the eggs, put them in during the last 10 to 15 minutes of the biscuit's cooking time.  Scrambled, whole, all the eggs, along with the biscuits are cooked at the same time and the cook can also enjoy a hot breakfast.  The clean up is a breeze too.

Jello Cake

1 box sugar free yellow cake mix

2 cups  boiling water

2 packages Jello Strawberry Flavored Gelatin

1 cup  cold water

1 tub (8 oz.) Sugar Free Whipped Topping, thawed
Prepare cake mix according to package instructionsBake in a 13x9 inch pan, which has been coated with

non-stick cook sprayCool cake in pan for 20 minutesPoke holes in the cake with the back of a wooden spoonAdd the boiling water to the gelatin and stir for 2 minutesor until dissolvedRefrigerate for at least 3 hoursIce with the whipped toppingGarnish with fresh mintand fresh strawberries coated with dark chocolate
To avoid over indulging I divided the cake into 3 equal portionsI kept one and gave the others to friendsPictured is 1/3 of the cake

Roasted Lemon Chicken

This is my version of Guy Fieri's recipe for Roasted Chicken with Lemon Butter.  I just love his recipes and knew this recipe would taste great even without the salt.  After preparing this I knew I would never add salt to roasted chicken again.  This is the best chicken I have eaten.  I also prepared my version of Guy Fieri's recipe for roasted root vegetables to be served along with this chicken.

1 four to five pound chicken
2 tablespoons Lemon Butter Cajun Blast
2 onions, sliced
3 green onion stalks (finely chop the tops for garnishing)
1 lemon, sliced finely
Cracked Black Pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves
5 fresh parsley sprigs
3/4 cup dry white wine

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.

Cut the backbone out of the chicken.  Season the chicken with the fresh cracked black pepper on both sides.  Loosely separate the skin of the chicken.  Evenly coat all the meat under the skin with the Lemon Butter Cajun Blast.  Drizzle olive oil on the skin side of the chicken.

Remove the skillet from the oven and place the chicken, skin side down, into the skillet.  Place the onions, garlic, lemons, green onion bulbs and parsley on the chicken.  Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and flip the chicken.  Add half the wine and continue roasting the chicken until it is done, about another 30 minutes.

Place the chicken on a serving platter and allow to rest 15 before slicing.

While the chicken is resting, place the skillet, with all of that flavorful juice and vegetables, over medium-high heat, add the remaining wine and stir until the sauce thickens.  Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with the green onion tops.  Serve.