COWBOY BRUNCH
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On Saturdays I make a big breakfast for my family. Sometimes, depending on how late we sleep in or if we've just been lazy all morning, I'll make brunch. This recipe is always a huge hit with all of my guys. It's quick, easy, and filling!
First, I start with a corn fritter:
Recipe:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/4 cup milk (2% or whole)
1 Tbsp butter, melted
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
To prepare fritters, combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Whisk together egg, milk, and butter in small bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just blended. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fold corn and green onions into batter. When oil is hot, spoon batter into pan. Fry until golden, 3-4 minutes per side. (serves 4)
Next, I layer all the goodies!
With a corn fritter on the bottom, add brown rice, bacon, fresh tomato slice, a fried egg, any other veggies you like, and top with fresh basil.
THE TROUBLE WITH COWBOYS by Denise Hunter
I'm adding a new dimension to my blog where I will occasionally pair a great recipe with a corresponding book review. The setting of the book may inspire my recipe, or maybe a food mentioned in the book. As an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers, I have the privilege to critique other authors manuscripts and see what's new in the Christian fiction writing world before they hit bookstore shelves. Books are my passion, as well as baking, and I'd like to encourage others to discover wonderful authors.
This book review is on Denise Hunter's "The Trouble With Cowboys." It's the third (and final) book in her Big Sky Series set in Moose Creek, Montana. I won an advance copy of this book through Denise's blog "Girls Write Out." I had the honor to read this book three months before it was available to buy in stores or online. As with all of Denise's books, once I started I couldn't put it down! Here is a quick introduction to the story:
Respected horse trainer and equine columnist Annie Wilkerson is struggling to put her kid-sister through college and provide a stable home for her spirited nephew. When Annie's column with Montana Living is cancelled, she's given the opportunity to start a lovelorn column. Trouble is: she's never been in love.
In desperation, she strikes a deal with Dylan Taylor, the town's ladies' man who she's reluctantly attracted to: in exchange for help with her lovelorn column, she'll work with his ailing horse, Braveheart, for free.
The closer she gets to Dylan, the more things spin out of control and her sister's antics feed the fire. Annie knows she should hand the reigns over to God, but surrender has never come easily for her.
When Dylan reveals his feelings, Annie doesn't know whether to trust her head or her heart.
The trouble with this cowboy is that he might be exactly what she needs.
"The Trouble With Cowboys" is now available in stores and online. I promise you'll be entertained!
Denise is a wonderful author who brings her characters and plot to life with her creative way with words. She's the author of several other novels and four novellas. She's a warm-hearted woman who encourages others (she was my inspiration to start writing again-- I've spoken with her several times and she's not only fun-spirited with a great sense of humor, but she's humble in her success as well), a mother of three boys (like me!), and a fellow Hoosier. Get to know Denise and discover her other novels at DeniseHunterBooks.com.
What are your favorite cowboy books?
