a belle-iciously egg-cellent dish

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As with many casseroles, this one won’t win any prizes in the looks department. But, it takes the ribbons in ease, ability to make ahead,  low carb – and most of all – flavor. 

And by flavor, we mean that when we let one junior belle be the taste tester, it got two thumbs up…from her, that’s no small feat!  Picky doesn’t even begin to describe this one!  If she could eat out every night she would be in hog heaven.

But maybe the tide has changed, because junior belle widened her big green eyes, flipped her golden locks and declared that it was so good she wanted seconds!!! Winning!!!

 

from the food charlatan

 Cheesy Overnight Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Recipe by The Food Charlatan (a great blog all y’all should peruse) 

Ingredients:

16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 

1 T flour

1 pound bacon , cooked and crumbled  ( feel free to use ham or sausage)

12 eggs

1 cup milk 

11/2 t salt

3/4 t pepper

1/2 t seasoned salt 

1/4 t dry mustard

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t garlic powder

1/4 t paprika
Directions:

Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick spray or grease with butter

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Place cheese in dish and sprinkle with flour.  Toss together to combine (any combination of shredded cheese you like can be substituted) 

Sprinkle bacon evenly over the cheese

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Beat eggs, milk, salt , pepper, seasoned salt, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika 

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Pour over bacon and cheese

Cover and refrigerate overnight 

Preheat oven to 325. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until center is set and top is browned

Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving 

Listen to the chorus of satisfied partakers!

  
We happen to love this Casserole dish….perfect for oven to table!  Might want one for yourself!

a&a

worth making a “raclette” over…a fondue feast

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  We always learn a little something new when we pow wow with belles…and boy did a lot of sharing get done on a recent girls trip to Montana. We had the best time eating, drinking, and gabbing. 

One evening after a un-belle-ievable day of mountain-fresh activity, the crowd decided to do some eating and relaxing a la maison.

Our new belle friend, Susan Murray, was the chef de cuisine that night. So beyond thrilled to have met this dynamic, talented, fun-loving friend…can’t even begin!  She even snorts when she laughs like one us who shall remain nameless! 

Susan wrote a cookbook that had this belle drooling at every turn. Loved it so much,  I also ordered one for my partner in crime and another cookbook collector friend. You can order it for yourself…the Happy Everything Cookbook right here.

This is the first page I saw when I opened the book: 

 
really…no words…sigh….

The writing, the recipes, and the photography are superior. This cookbook deserves a spot in your repertoire.

Anywhoo…we digress. Back to the evening at hand. The premise of fondue is simple, beautiful, and suits a variety of tastes and diets.  In this particular case, we only used one piece of equipment, which serves up to eight, and grills, cooks and melts for you while you eat to your heart’s galore. Susan had this one and that’s what we are ordering.

Only a little prep work is required for a belle-ringin’ fondue feast. Pick your meat or seafood – or both. Add a few choices of veggies, some tiny potatoes, and some good cheese and you’re set. 

But wait!  We have typically used a belleicious Swiss but sweet Susan introduced us to something soooo much better!!  We couldn’t believe that we had been missing out on this fabulousness all this time!!! It’s Raclette, and you MUST get it if you can find it…or you may order it here

 

Here’s Suze in action…   

 
She got all fancy with the veggies…which suited us just fine  

 
Check out this display!!!

Now…time to heat the cheese and cook the meat…

 
And cook a little more while that cheese melts underneath. 

After tossing a quick, healthy salad, the crowd gathered round for the feast.  Everyone served themselves, picking their faves…pouring the melted, heavenly cheese on top. Yum!!!

 
Warning…do not get in the way of a belle and her Raclette.  Just sayin’. 

We can hardly wait to try this at home…and so should you! So, so good!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 50

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Cocktails anyone?
    

We love this fresh opinion on cultural appropriation. She has humor and a wonderful spirit. There are a few swear words…can’t say we didn’t warn ya…
  

Please make Pancakes….that’s an order. They will taste better if you wear…

  
… these….just sayin…

And then suit up in this

  

to work it all off…just sayin’

Belles are ringin’!!

a&a

a re-belle recommendation…a perk-up-your-Monday purchase

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The other day our very own Ole Miss re-belle suggested we take a look at her new favorite activewear line, Splits59. She liked the designs and styles so much that she used her own money to make a purchase. Unheard of y’all, it must be love! 

This is her favorite style 

  
Via Pinterest 

Available at Shopbop.

After a lil research , we also fell in love with the goods and our most favorite was this Edgy style

  
From Shopbop

Nothing like a new pair of leggings to get you back on the fitness train!!

a&a

unroll that egg roll, belles

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In trying to avoid the dreaded carbs, we sometimes have to sacrifice some of our favorite dishes. Well…that’s just sad!

While we still sometimes (often) throw caution to the wind and dive into the bread/pasta/rice bowl (pick your poison), our belles ring like crazy when we find a way to enjoy a dish guilt free. 

Enter the unrolled egg roll…

Egg Roll in a Bowl from Simple Roots Wellness

  

Egg Roll in a Bowl…the Belle version…

1 lb ground sausage (or other meat…we used white meat chicken)

1 carrot, shredded

1 small onion, finely chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg mushrooms, finely chopped (we used baby portobello)

2 T olive oil

1 T sesame oil

1 pkg “angel hair” cabbage (we used Fresh Express)

1/2 c Tamari (or soy sauce)

1 t minced ginger

Sliced green onions

Sesame seeds

Drizzle olive oil in sauté pan.  Begin sautéing onion, carrot, and garlic.  Brown for 1-2 minutes.  Add ground chicken/other meat.  Stir/chop to break apart as the meat and veggies cook.  Remove mixture from pan.  Add second tablespoon of oil to pan and sauté mushrooms.  When mushrooms are browned and thoroughly cooked (3-4 minutes), return meat mixture to pan.  Add sesame oil, cabbage, the Tamari, ginger, and green onions.  Stir to incorporate.  Allow to cook down until cabbage wilts.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  

Serve in a bowl…or use lettuce leaves as a wrapper.  Delish!!

a&a

shoes always ring our belle…

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Here are the shoes that have caught our eye lately. Some even already have a place in our closet….just sayin’…

 
The artisan influenced sandal….and a red sole always takes our breath away. From Saks
 

   

We love this subtly sexy Slides from Nasty Gal . Perfect spring uniform material 
  
Mules are back in with a vengeance ! We love that these are a great heel height, a on trend neutral , and a clever tassel embellishment! From Saks
  
We melt for these Sandals….horn inspired buckle, supple suede in a mouthwatering color ( that is really a neutral) , a sexy ankle strap and the of the moment block heel make this Shoe sheer perfection!  From Saks

  
wedge and an Espadrille in one beautiful Shoe ! Talk about multitasking!!! From Saks
 
 Oh Jimmy. , you always do right by us. The color, the heel , the tie…these sandals are Everything…..just sayin… From Saks

Aren’t they all just belleicious?!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 49

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Our favorite spring cocktail 

Our favorite new artichoke recipe 

Please avoid making these common kitchen mistakes

  
Belles like to view the world through rose colored glasses

 

With spring celebrations popping up, we could all use a new frock

  

And a new pair of kicks

   
Time to tip-toe through the tulips, belles!

a&a

a monday perk…start the week off right, belles 

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Spring has arrived…bringing weddings, graduations & parties galore.  Time for a new frock

 

happy shopping,mbelles!

a&a