December 25th, 2017 was an exciting day, why not right? It was Christmas and our friends were visiting. I woke up early and came running down to prep breakfast, but to my surprise I was blocked on the way to the kitchen. My daughter, husband, and friend’s husband were running around in MY territory, screaming, ” STOP! Do not ruin the surprise.” Looks like my daughter had hired two sous chef and the only thing missing was their chef caps.

After a long wait, we were finally invited to have the prestigious breakfast painstakingly prepared by our world-class chefs. It was beautifully laid out like a painting on a canvas, and truly perfect: A surprise breakfast, which we loved. I had to do no cooking, and I know if I was allowed in the kitchen, I would have annoyed my daughter to no end.

All these items might be familiar to you but I would like to present two of them that made my mind feel full. Two reasons – both are quick fix, but very gourmet and tasty.

Cinnamon Waffle

Most of us are fan of pillsburry cinnamon rolls, get 1 can (17.5 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands which is refrigerated.

• While waffle maker is set to heat, open the can and separate the dough into rolls.
• Place the dough in the center of waffle maker. Bake until waffle is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
• Your choice of toppings :), we were served with maple syrup and an extravagant cream cheese topping.

French Toast with Apple filling

Apple Filling

• Butter 1/4 cup.
• Ground Cinnamon – 1/4 tsp
• Brown Sugar – 1 tsp
• Apples any kind (granny smith works better with the crunch) – 1 cup sliced.
• Salt – a pinch
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, and stir to combine.
• Add apples and cook until apples are tender and sugar is dissolved and syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir often.

French Toast

• thick slices brioche  – 4-5 slices
• milk – 1 cup
• large eggs – 2 
• pure vanilla extract- 1 tbsp
• butter – 1/3 cup
• cinnamon sugar – mix of 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon and 1 cup of sugar.
• Bread crumbs – 1 cup to roll the bread.
• whipped cream, for serving

• Give a small cut each slice of brioche to stuff the apple mixture and fill it enough.
• Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla until combined in a shallow dish. Dip each slice bread until fully soaked.
• Mix bread crumbs with cinnamon sugar in a plate. Roll the batter dipped bread in to the bread crumb mixture and it is ready to go on stove.
• In a large iron skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Cook each slice of bread for 2-3 minutes until its golden brown.
• Serve it with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon sugar.

Hope these dishes churn some emotions in you. It comes from cooking, serving, and enjoying your dishes, for sure our attitude during the process impact the emotions that we go through while enjoying it.

Have a great time with these dishes, and enjoy the rest of your day.