COLOMBIAN BUÑUELOS

Colombian Buñuelos

Buñuelos are a traditional Colombian holiday treat that are savory with a little touch of sweetness. These special cheese fritters are typically enjoyed with hot chocolate or coffee. Give this recipe a try, courtesy of Peoples Gas utility technician Marcus Dosal and his wife, Stephanie.

20

Minutes Prep Time

15

Minutes Cook Time

4

Servings

INGREDIENTS:

• -Vegetable oil for frying

• -3/4 cup cornstarch

• -1/4 cup yucca flour

• -1/2 cup grated cheese (queso fresco)

• -1 cup grated feta cheese

• -2 whole eggs

• -2 tablespoons sugar

• -1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• -salt to taste

• -1 tablespoon whole milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl minus the oil until you get a dough texture.

2. Form small balls for cooking.

3. Heat vegetable oil to 300°F in a large pot.

4. Slowly and carefully drop the balls into the oil.

5. Cover the pot for 3 to 4 minutes.

6. Turn the heat up and fry until golden brown.

7. Remove and lay in a plate lined with paper towels.

BREAKFAST BISCUIT BAKE CASSEROLE

Breakfast Biscuit Bake Casserole

Breakfast is done! A favorite recipe submitted by team member Lori, a marketing coordinator for Peoples Gas.

The precise temperature control of natural gas is perfect for frying bacon that is nice and crispy for this dish. Yum!

15

Minutes Prep Time

30

Minutes Cook Time

6

Servings

INGREDIENTS:

*you will need an 11x17 pan

• Package of bacon (yum, bacon!)

• 1 can refrigerated biscuits

• 5 eggs

• 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup milk

• *Optional- you can use Simply Potatoes Shredded Hashbrowns in place of biscuits if you choose.

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F

2. Fry bacon, let cool then crumble

3. Cut biscuit dough into fours

4. Mix your eggs, ½ of the crumbled bacon, ½ of shredded cheese and all the biscuit pieces

5. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 11x17 casserole pan

6. Bake uncovered 20 minutes

7. Top with remaining cheese and bacon and bake for 10 minutes more

8. Time to eat!

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

Brioche French Toast

10

Minutes Prep Time

15

Minutes Cook Time

2-3

Servings

INGREDIENTS:

• Ghee or Butter

• Brioche Loaf

• Powdered Sugar

• Pure Canadian Maple Syrup

CUSTARD

• 1 Large Egg

• 1 Egg Yolk

• 1 Tbsp White Sugar

• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

• ½ Cup Whole Milk

• ¼ tsp Coarse Salt

• ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon

• 1/8 tsp Fresh grated Nutmeg

• 2-3” Slices of Brioche Bread (Or Challah)

TOPPING

• 10-15 Strawberries

• ½ Cup Lime (juiced)

• Zest of one Lime

• 1 Tbsp White Sugar

• 1 tsp Grand Marnier

• 3 Mint Leaves

WHIPPED CREAM

• 1 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream

• ¼ tsp Coarse Salt

• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

• 2 Tbsp White Sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F

2. Macerate the strawberries. Cut the strawberries into quarters and finely chop mint leaves, and combine all with sugar, salt, lime juice, lime zest, and Grand Marnier in a medium mixing bowl. Gently stir and set aside in the fridge until ready for serving.

3. Cut the brioche loaf into 2-3” slices and carefully trim off the crust on all sides, leaving a rectangular block of bread.

4. Place the trimmed slice on a wire baking rack in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly toasted, not browned. Remove and allow to cool.

5. Make the custard. In a medium bowl whisk together egg, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, milk until combined.

6. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

7. Gently dip each side of the bread in the custard mixture.

8. Melt ghee or butter in pan, then sear all sides of the coated bread making sure not to press down.

9. Once all sides have a light golden-brown sear, place the French toast on the wire baking and return to the oven for about 8 minutes. Rotating every few minutes.

10. While the French toast is finishing in the oven, prepare the whipped cream. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cream, salt, vanilla extract and sugar until desired consistency.

11. (Optional) Carefully remove the French toast from the oven and lightly sprinkle or dip the top in white sugar. Using a kitchen torch, Brule the top of the French toast.

12. Plate and top the French toast with whipped cream and strawberries. Enjoy with maple syrup and sprinkled powdered sugar.

PB & J FRENCH TOAST

PB&J French Toast

10

Minutes Prep Time

10

Minutes Cook Time

2

Servings

Chef Mike Beadles, head chef for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Blair Licht, wife of Bucs GM Jason Licht, share simple and healthy recipes cooked perfectly with Natural Gas. This first segment of Cooking the Licht Way offers a different spin on a breakfast favorite, PB&J sandwiches disguised as French toast.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon jelly
2 slices bread
1 egg
¼ cup milk
Dash vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In bowl, mix together egg, milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.

2. Take bread and spread with peanut butter and jelly and sandwich.

3. Heat pan with butter over medium high heat.

4. Dip PB&J sandwich into batter and completely coat both sides.

5. Place sandwich into pan and cook until browned, approximately 2 minutes per side.

6. Remove and cut into halves or quarters and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

NOTES

All recipes are courtesy of Chef Mike Beadles.

Mike Beadles is the head chef of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Blair Licht is a mother of three and wife of Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht.

By Chef Mike Beadles

PUMPKIN PROCAKES

Pumpkin ProCakes

10

Minutes Prep Time

15

Minutes Cook Time

2

Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups flour (½ white and ½ whole wheat)
1 scoop unflavored protein powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 ½ heaping teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2 ½ cups low-fat or reduced fat milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
6 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Splash of vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all dry ingredients and mix together.

2. Add wet ingredients and whisk until just combined (don’t over mix the batter or it will cause your pancakes to be dry and chewy).

3. Heat skillet to medium-hot heat.

4. Use nonstick cooking spray to coat skillet and let skillet heat up for 1-2 minutes.

5. Drop desired amount of batter onto hot skillet and cook until bubbles form.

6. Flip when there are equal bubbles throughout the pancake. Cook another minute before done.

NOTES

A Florida Athletics Dietary Nutritionist (works with UF athletes as a sports performance nutritionist) contributes to this series, so these recipes are not only quick but super healthy.

GRILLED VEGETABLE BREAKFAST NAPOLEON

Grilled Vegetable Breakfast Napoleon

10

Minutes Prep Time

15

Minutes Cook Time

4

Servings

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup olive oil
1 eggplant, cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices
2 zucchini, cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices
1 small red onion, cut into ½-inch-thick slices
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 large eggs
8 oz fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, sliced
2 ugly tomatoes, sliced
2 roasted red peppers
½ cup basil pesto
4 whole wheat English muffins, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Drizzle oil over eggplant, zucchini, and onion slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Working in batches, grill vegetables until tender and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Cool completely.

4. In a 10-inch sauté pan heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.

5. Divide eggs into custard cups.

6. When oil shimmers, slip 4 eggs into sauté pan. Cover with lid and cook 4-5 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggs.

7. Stack 2 slices eggplant, 2 slices zucchini, 1 slice onion, 1 slice tomato, 1 slice mozzarella, and 1 slice of roasted in center of plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon pesto over each stack of vegetables. Place eggs on top and serve with whole wheat English muffins.

SERRANO HAM AND QUESO FRESCO AREPAS

Serrano Ham and Queso Fresco Arepas

20

Minutes Prep Time

25

Minutes Cook Time

4

Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup masa harina
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
Pinch sugar
1 cup milk, warm
1 tablespoon bacon grease
¾ cup queso blanco, grated, divided (plus ¼ cup for topping)
⅓ cup chopped serrano ham
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Sour cream
Salsa

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large heavy bottom sauté pan over medium heat.

2. Combine masa, adobo seasoning, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in milk, using as few strokes as possible; add bacon grease, 1/2 cup Queso Blanco, ham, jalapeno, and garlic; stir to combine, being careful not to overwork dough.

3. Form dough into small balls; form into smooth patties 4-inches in diameter, about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.

4. Cook arepas in batches until golden, about 6 minutes per side, turning and lowering heat as necessary if browning to quickly; press down with a spatula to flatten slightly. Remove and drain on paper towels; season lightly with adobo seasoning. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Sprinkle each arepa with some of remaining cheese; serve hot with sour cream and salsa.

NOLE'S BREAKFAST HASH

Nole’s Breakfast Hash

15

Minutes Prep Time

30

Minutes Cook Time

10

Servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs diced baker potatoes

• 1 lb ground sausage

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• 1 cup diced white onion

• 1 cup diced green peppers

• 1 tablespoon small diced jalapeno peppers

• 1 teaspoon small diced serrano peppers

• 2 cups shredded cheddar

• 1 stick unsalted butter

• 8 medium eggs

• 4 cage free eggs whole for fried eggs

• 4 cage free eggs cracked and beaten

• 1 cup salsa or fresh pico de gallo

• 1 avocado sliced

• 1 cup sour cream

• ½ cup green onions bias cut

• 1 teaspoon tabasco

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• TT Kosher Salt & Pepper

• 12 tortillas or baguette bread slices

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place cast iron skillet on cook top with medium to high heat. Add oil or fat from ground sausage. Add diced onions and allow them to cook until translucent. Layer in green peppers and allow them to cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Add both the jalapeno and serrano peppers. Add blanched (pre-cooked) diced potatoes and allow them to cook for 3-5 minutes. Add pre-cooked ground sausage and allow all flavors to continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

3. Add egg mixture to the skillet and allow them to cook. Once the eggs are fully incorporated into the breakfast hash, remove pan from heat. Taste & add Tabasco, Kosher salt & cracked black pepper as needed.

4. Add shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the pan and place in the oven to cook. Bake breakfast hash for 8-10 minutes. All the ingredients will be hot, baking the dish will melt the cheese and bring all the flavors together.

5. While hash is cooking in the oven prepare the fried eggs. Chef’s Tip: I like my eggs over easy for this recipe, but cook them to whatever your tail-gate crew prefers!

6. In small non-stick pan, add butter and bring up using medium to high heat. Add fresh cracked cage free egg. Cook to preferred doneness. Repeat. Chef’s Tip, this recipe calls for 4 fried eggs, add as many as you like if you have more guests!

NOTES

Chef’s Tip: A wooden spoon works best to keep everything moving around the skillet as it cooks.