Huevos Rancheros!

THIS, is Huevos Rancheros... A popular Mexican breakfast dish. Mexicans believe that breakfast is 'the most' important meal of the day. You'll see why after you've tried this awesome selection of ingredients! Take one piece of tortilla or mountain bread, lay it flat in a baking dish, cover the bread with a mixture of red & green peppers, spring onions, tomatoes, whatever you like! Then crack a couple of eggs on top of this wonderful bunch of goodness. Sprinkle the whole lot with loads of coriander, chilli flakes and even some jack cheese if you wanted! Place in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at around 180. Then... once the eggs are firm and it's all brilliant looking, poke a knife or fork into your eggs, and enjoy the tasty mess! Fantástico.

Posh Ham and Eggs.

This was a slightly Spanish/Mexican influenced brunch. Although the bread was technically Italian... Anyway, bread toasted under the grill, covered with a mixture of tomato and garlic puree (made before), topped with Serrano ham, a poached egg and coriander. Oh- and some extra side baby plum tomatoes. Refreshing and satisfying! :)

Simple yet yummy breakfast bagel.

I was watching a cooking show where they were making Eggs Benedict. I love this dish, but this morning I didn't fancy the complete heavyness/richness of the hollandaise. (Not to mention the fuss of preparing it too!) I still wanted something satisfying though. I give you, shallow poached egg, on honey roasted ham, topped on a toasted bagel. Eggy, bready perfection. All enjoyed with a cup of tea. Some of my favourite ingredients, all in one. :)

Dream come true!!

Two days later: As mentioned in the 'debut post' it was expressed that I thought pancakes would be a nice breakfast to enjoy for the morning of 03/01/2012. To my amazement, I awoke that morning, went downstairs, made a pot of tea (obviously) and awaited for the usual discussion with my Mum about what to have for breakfast. My Mum stood in front of our kitchen cupboard and without even suggesting anything else prior, turned to me and said "I'm thinking pancakes... what do you think?". A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. My Mum has some how proved to me over the years that she is in some forms a mind reader. (Only, oddly, when it comes to food/meals.) She is and her abilities are pure genius. As you can imagine I was both ecstatic and over joyed. I am also entirely thankful that I even have the option of waking up in the morning and discussing options for breakfast. What a pleasure. (Also, in case you were wondering, we use Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancake mix, and accompany it with Aunt Jemima Maple Syrup. They're delicious! We however have to get this mix either from the states or the Caribbean. It's only because for some reason we're hopeless at making traditional 'English' pancakes. Plus, Aunt Jemima's are the best! I had mine with banana too! YUMMY.)