Heirloom Tomato Burrata Toast with Poached Eggs!

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Linda Spiker

You know that famous scene in Sex and The City where Carrie Bradshaw stands in front of the store window, gazing lovingly at a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes and breathlessly says “Hello Lover…” well that’s me every time I make Heirloom Tomato Burrata Toast with Poached Eggs.
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Oh So Good, Oh So Pretty!

Seriously, colorful tomatoes, warm toasted bread, creamy burrata, perfectly poached eggs, a hint of fresh basil and a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze pretty much fulfills all my breakfast dreams. And remember, heirloom tomatoes have a short season, July through August. So don’t wait, they won’t be here long!

About That Yolk…

Let’s talk about poached eggs. They can be stunningly beautiful, or a hot mess, it’s all in the technique. I will explain it all in the recipe, but it certainly helps to watch a video. So click.

If You Prefer No Egg…

Well that’s just fine, because this burrata toast is absolutely delicious even without the egg! It’s sort of like a Caprese Salad Toast.

Want To Make This Recipe Gluten Free?

I got you. And I have a recommendation: New Grains Gluten Free Breads. They ship. I order enough to get free shipping and keep them in the freezer, removing slices as I need them!

The Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Burrata Toast and Poached Eggs

What you need: a toaster, a small pot, a good knife and of course a wonderful balsamic glaze!

Heirloom Tomato Burrata Toast with Poached Eggs

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

6 mins

A simple, beautiful breakfast made in about 11 minutes

Course: Breakfast, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, burrata toast, poached eggs

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Linda Spiker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 fresh eggs (old eggs fall apart while poaching, but are great for boiling!)
4 pieces artisan bread, toasted
4 oz burrata cheese
3 heirloom tomatoes of various colors, cut into large pieces
4 basil leaves, chopped
Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

Watch video posted above to learn to poach eggs
Set a small pot of water to boil. Water should be 3" deep. Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar to water, bring to a rolling boil.
While waiting for water to boil, cut tomatoes and chop basil
Grab two small bowls and carefully crack two eggs into each bowl, set aside
When water boils, pop toast into the toaster
Then grab a spoon in one hand and one of the egg bowls in the other hand, swirl boiling water smoothly and quickly until a vortex forms and pour those eggs right in the centerCook for 2 1/2 -3 minutes for runny yolk, a little longer for a firmer yolk
Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel
Repeat with next bowl of eggs
Butter toast, place burrata on top, add tomatoes, basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze
Top with eggs and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper
Enjoy!

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Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa!

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Linda Spiker

When it comes to summer and cooking, for us it’s all about not really cooking at all, which is where these Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa come in!
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No “Real” Cooking Required:

Ok we love a big elaborate BBQ for sure. But sometimes we want that fun, outdoor BBQ experience without all the fancy sauces, multiple courses, and clean up. When we want a fast delicious grilled menu in minutes, we opt for these Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa. Just heat naan outside on the grill or inside on a grill pan, add lettuce, rotisserie chicken, cherry salsa and some feta and voila! A tasty, gorgeous meal with very little work.

The Salsa:

This salsa is not only beautiful, it’s a sweet, tart, spicy, salty combination that compliments the savory chicken and feta perfectly. To make your life easier, use a cherry pitter. It’s a little hand held device that pops that pit right out! But if you don’t have one, no worries, I give instructions for pitting cherries the old fashioned way in the recipe below.

That’s a Wrap!

Wrap all that goodness up in warm grilled naan and it’s heaven on earth. Your mouth and your belly will be happy. You hands will be too, since there will be like three dishes to wash…unless you use paper plates and then there won’t be one.

If Peaches are More Your Jam…

Click here for the same recipe, different salsa!

The Recipe: Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa

Tips and what you need: To make your life easier, use a cherry pitter. If cooking indoors, you will need a grill pan. If you aren’t sure how to handle a hot pepper click here for a tutorial.

5 from 3 votes

Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa!

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

20 mins

A quick and easy meal that is warm, delicious and satisfying! Please see "tips" above in blog post for advice on pitting cherries.

Course: dinner, lunch

Keyword: cherry salsa, chicken wrap, wrap

Servings: 4 wraps

Author: Linda Spiker

Ingredients

Cherry Salsa:

1 cup pitted and quartered cherries (I used red and yellow)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1-2 teaspoons or more or less finely minced jalapeno, basically use as much or as little as works with your level of heat tolerance
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
juice of half a lime
sea salt to taste

Wraps:

2 cups warm rotisserie chicken
2 cups fresh lettuce (I used baby greens)
1/2 cup crumbled feta or soft goat cheese
4 pieces naan bread, grilled

Instructions

Note: To save time I recommend using a cherry pitter. If you choose to do it by hand, no problem! Use a knife to score the cherry around the pit, then twist each half of the cherry in opposite directions, cherry will come apart. Use fingers to pry that pit out!

Cherry Salsa Prep:

Pit and dice cherries, toss with minced jalapenos, onions, lime juice, sea salt, pepitas and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, reserving the rest for garnish. Set aside

Wraps:

If using an outdoor grill, preheat to 400 degrees with lid closed. If cooking indoors use a grill pan on the cooktop to heat naan right before serving.
Shred warm chicken by hand
Add naan to pan or outdoor grill and cook each side until grill marks are established and bread is hot (1-2 minutes)
Add lettuce to each piece of naan, add shredded chicken, feta and salsa, sprinkle with remaining cilanto
Serve

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French Toast with Raspberry Compote!

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Linda Spiker

We celebrated my 57th birthday and Mother’s Day in France this May. What a spectacular vacation. Of course I had to come home and share a French inspired meal and I think you are going to love it! This is my French Toast with Raspberry Compote, a breakfast guaranteed to please!
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The French are All About The Pastry For Breakfast

Croissants, French Bread, toast with preserves, you name the bread, the French will eat it for breakfast. Did we have this exact breakfast in France. Nope. Never. But it was inspired by the French love of pastry and preserves.

Where We Went and What We Did:

This trip was all about visiting our daughter, son in law, and grand baby Minna, who live in the heart of Paris.

And while we did have my 57th birthday dinner at Les Ombres near the Eiffel Tower, we spent the next several days in Barbizon.

Barbizon is a small town about an hours drive from Paris. While there we shopped for food at open markets, perused the art shops, and took walks through the forest on the way to our in laws house for meals in the garden.

If you go to Paris I highly recommend spending a couple of days in Barbizon or nearby Fountainebleau. The French certainly do appreciate beauty. At every turn there seems to be something charming to catch your eye.

And don’t even get me started on the parks in France. The most exquisite, well thought out and relaxing parks I have ever seen!

A Trip To Trouville:

After visiting Paris and Barbizon we packed up and headed to Trouville, a small, quiet beach community in Normandy. Quaint is an understatement and the beaches were pristine!

Off to Chateau de Chambord!

So, do you want to visit France yet? How could you not? Our last few days in France were spent at the Chateau De Chambord. Yes, this is real life.

We toured, ate, relaxed, ate, boated, ate, slept, ate and ate. My pants are tight. I am not happy about it, but c’est la vie!

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Now, Onto The French Toast!

I serve this vanilla laced French toast loaded with berries and drizzled with homemade raspberry compote. The compote only takes about 15 minutes to make and adds a beautiful splash of bright fuchsia! The compote can be served hot or cold and stores well in the fridge for five days. If you want to make the compote sugar free, I recommend using Lankanto a natural 1:1 sweetening option! If you need a good gluten free bread I recommend New Grains Bakery. They ship to your door. I order and stock up the freezer.

The Recipe: French Toast with Raspberry Compote! (GF, DF and Sugar free options offered)

What you need: if making this recipe sugar free, in place of sugar I recommend Lankanto a natural 1:1 sweetening option made with monk fruit and Stevia powder! If you need a good pan, read this <—click! If you need a good gluten free bread I recommend New Grains Bakery. They ship to your door. I order and stock up the freezer. To make this recipe dairy free use your favorite almond milk or make your own!

5 from 14 votes

French Toast with Berries and Raspberry Compote

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

A beautiful, elegant French Toast with Raspberry Compote. Gluten free, dairy free and sugar free options offered.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Keyword: breakfast, dairy free, french toast, gluten free, sugar free

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Raspberry Compote

3 cups fresh raspberries, rinsed
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or Lankanto a natural low carb sweetener linked above)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons water

French Toast

8 pieces of your favorite bread (I use GF sour dough from New Grains Bakery linked above)
4 eggs, whisked
2/3 cups milk or almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla paste
4 tablespoons butter, ghee or coconut oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup fresh raspberries, for topping
powdered sugar, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Raspberry Compote

Add all ingredients to a saucepan, mix well, bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Fruit should begin to break down and thicken. The longer you cook the thicker it will become so use your own judgement. When compote looks like a thin syrupy jam, turn off heat. If you wish to remove seeds (completely optional), pour through a screen colander and use a spatula to push liquids through screen, discard seeds. Use compote warm or cold. Can be stored covered in the fridge for 4-5 days or frozen for a month.

French Toast

Whisk eggs, add milk and vanilla, whisk more
Place pan or skillet on medium heat. When pan is hot, melt butter, ghee or coconut oil. Make sure pan is evenly covered with oil
Add bread to pan and cook until golden brown on each side
Top with berries and compote, garnish with powdered sugar if desired

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Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Linda Spiker

Tacos. I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love them. And these Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema are as easy to make as they are to love!
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The Tortillas:

No need to dirty a pan, we simply cook the freshest corn tortillas we can find right on the burner flame! Not only does it warm them up but it gives them those lovely charred edges.

The Chicken:

Because we here at The Organic Kitchen like to make life easier, we offer this recipe using rotisserie chicken. But if you love to roast your own, you can double the recipe for our spicy lime chicken and use that, either way, you are going to toss that tender chicken in fresh lime juice, garlic and jalapeño for a fabulous taco filling!

The Add Ons and Lime Crema:

Because this chicken is so flavorful, we keep the toppings fairly simple: avocado, Cotija cheese, and tomatoes. The final flavor flourish is the lime crema! Sour cream, mixed with lime juice and zest…yup, that’s it. So easy but adds a touch of creamy lime to each taco!

The Recipe: Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema

What you need: a good pan and as always, a fabulous knife!

5 from 7 votes

Easy Lime Garlic Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Easy tacos made using rotisserie chicken tossed in fresh herbs and spices! If you would rather roast your own chicken, see my link above for spicy lime chicken.

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cinco de mayo, easy dinner recipe, easy lunch recipe

Servings: 12 tacos

Author: Linda Spiker

Ingredients

For Lime Crema:

1/2 cup crema or sour cream
juice and zest of half a small lime
pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper

For Tacos:

2 large ripe avocados, peeled and diced or sliced
16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quartered
4 limes, two for juice and two for garnish
juice of one lemon
1-2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, depending on how hot you like it!
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced finely
6 cups sliced rotisserie chicken, or use my spicy lime chicken linked above
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 corn tortillas
6 oz Cotija cheese
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

For crema:

In a small bowl whisk together sour cream or crema, lime juice, zest, sea salt and pepper, set aside

For Tacos:

Prep tomatoes and avocado, set aside. Crumble Cotija cheese.
Juice lemon and two limes, whisk with jalapeno and garlic, set aside
Quarter remaining limes for garnish
Slice chicken
Place a pan on medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot add chicken and cook, gently stirring here and there until heated through
While chicken cooks, heat tortillas on other cooktop burners, using tongs to turn
When chicken is heated through, toss with prepared lemon/lime juice and herbs, season with sea salt and pepper
Fill tortillas with chicken, avocado, tomato, cotija cheese, garnish with crema and cilantro and serve!

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Easy Chicken Piccata with Baby Arugula

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Linda Spiker

When it comes to romantic meals, this Easy Chicken Piccata with Baby Arugula ranks high on our list! It’s beautiful, light, lemony and best of all, simple to make.
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How To Get It Done Quickly and Easily!

To keep this meal quick and easy, we use chicken tenders dredged in in flour, sautéed in olive oil, lemon and white wine and then toss it all together with pasta and baby greens! The entire meal takes about 20 minutes to make. We love this meal any time, but it’s also perfect for celebrating anniversaries, Valentine’s day and simply double the recipe for small dinner parties!

Make This Meal Gluten or Completely Grain Free!

To make this meal gluten free we use Jovial Gluten Free Pasta! The grains are not only gluten free but are soaked for easy digestion! BUT if you want to go completely grain free we recommend Cali’flour Foods pasta! I love introducing you to interesting new healthier pasta options and Cali’flour Foods has come up with a winner! This pasta is made with only two ingredients: cauliflower and lentils for a firm, al dente, grain free pasta that tastes great and has fabulous texture. I also love Cali’flour foods pizza crusts. And now they make mini flat breads too!

The Recipe: Easy Chicken Piccata with Baby Arugula for Two

Tips and what you need: for best results cook pasta to package instructions. You will need a stock pot, and a colander. If you want to try GRAIN FREE CALI”FLOUR FOODS PASTA <—click!

5 from 12 votes

Easy Chicken Piccata with Baby Arugula

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

A quick and easy version of a traditional Chicken Piccata with a heathy twist of added baby greens!

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: #chicken piccata, grain-free, pasta

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Linda Spiker

Ingredients

10 ounces chicken tenders
6 ounces pasta, we love Jovial gluten free pasta or Califlour Foods Grain Free Pasta (see links above)
sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup your favorite flour (regular, gluten free, or almond flour)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine
1 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or grated
1 lemon ( juice one half, slice the other)
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup baby arugula
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
sprinkling of toasted pine nuts (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Place a medium pot of salted water to boil, cook pasta to package instructions. While waiting for water to boil and pasta to cook prepare chicken
Place your choice of flour in a shallow bowl. Generously sprinkle chicken tenders with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour. Set aside
Place medium sized pan on med/high heat. When pan is hot, coat pan with olive oil. When oil is hot but not smoking add chicken tenders
Sauté for 3 minutes or until golden in color, turn and cook other side for 3 minutes (don't forget to start that pasta!)
Remove chicken from pan, place on a plate and cover (don't worry if chicken is not cooked through, we cook it more in a minute)
Turn heat off. Add wine to pan
Turn heat back on to medium and scrape pan with rubber spatula to loosen any browning and chicken bits as wine simmers
When wine is simmering, add minced garlic
Simmer for about two minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic, then add broth, butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 4 lemon slices and capers, stir
Return to simmer and add cutlets to pan. Cook for a minute or two on each side. (do not overcook) Check chicken to be sure it is cooked through and turn off heat.
Place greens in a colander. When pasta is al dente, pour into the colander (do not rinse) drizzle with a little olive oil and toss with a pinch of sea salt
To plate: place pasta and greens on each dish, top with chicken and sauce, garnish with parmesan and pine nuts (if using) and serve

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Heirloom Tomato Burrata Toast with Poached Eggs!

Oh So Good, Oh So Pretty!

About That Yolk…

If You Prefer No Egg…

Want To Make This Recipe Gluten Free?

The Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Burrata Toast and Poached Eggs

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Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa!

No “Real” Cooking Required:

The Salsa:

That’s a Wrap!

If Peaches are More Your Jam…

The Recipe: Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps with Cherry Salsa

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French Toast with Raspberry Compote!

The French are All About The Pastry For Breakfast

Where We Went and What We Did:

A Trip To Trouville:

Off to Chateau de Chambord!

Want to See More?

Now, Onto The French Toast!

The Recipe: French Toast with Raspberry Compote! (GF, DF and Sugar free options offered)

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Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema

The Tortillas:

The Chicken:

The Add Ons and Lime Crema:

The Recipe: Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema

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Easy Chicken Piccata with Baby Arugula

How To Get It Done Quickly and Easily!

Make This Meal Gluten or Completely Grain Free!

The Recipe: Easy Chicken Piccata with Baby Arugula for Two

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