Okay, I have a problem, in that I really, really like to eat (if you could’nt tell by my blog entirely dedicated to food) and I like to sleep. What this means, for me, is that my want to sleep-in is always at battle with the part of me that HATES eating cold cereal in the morning (because I hate being hungry an hour after I finish!). Well thanks to Heidi and a change of a Make-a-Mix muffin I know have a hearty breakfast in just minutes thanks to my handy-dandy sandwich maker!
Heidi’s Instructions for a “Perfect Egg” in a Sandwich Maker:
1. preheat the sandwich maker
2. spray the bottom of sandwich maker (the eggs don’t actually touch the top so if you spray the tops now it burns off before you flip the machine and the egg ends up sticking to the top).
3. crack eggs and salt/pepper
4. close lid and cook for 2 minutes
5. open and spray top
6. close lid and quickly flip entire sandwich maker over (I had no problems setting this on my counter as the outside of my sandwich maker stays relatively cool, but maybe other machines will need to be put on a heat-proof surface?) –I didn’t do this, I just left my sandwich maker on the counter and it worked great
7. cook for 1 minute and 45 seconds for what I call a “perfect egg” (runny yolk, but absolutely no runny whites) or cook about 45-60 seconds more for a firm yolk.
For my kids I cracked their eggs into the wells and broke and stirred the yolk a little with a plastic knife. They LOVED them and wanted more and maybe my kids are just extra messy, but I usually end up with bits of scrambled eggs on my table/floor and this was no mess and no waste!–Thanks Heidi, the idea is AWESOME!
Oatmeal on the Go Bars
These are just that a way to take oatmeal on the go. If you don’t have a sandwich maker, you can definitely make these as muffins (350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes) and freeze them.
1-3/4 C. Quick Mix (Directions given below)
3/4 C. Quick Oats
1/4 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Brown Sugar
2 T. Dehydrated Egg (or one egg) + 1/4 C. Water
3 T. Powdered Milk + 1 C. Water
1 C. Raisins (or dried other dried fruit, I let mine rehydrate in the water I need for the powdered milk)
2 t. Cinnamon
Mix ingredients together until moist. Fill sandiwch maker or muffin pans 2/3 full and bake for 2 minutes in a sandwich maker or 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven for regular muffins.
Quick Mix
A couple of different people have sent me their recipes for Quick Mix (Bisquick…isn’t that fabulous that you can make your own?!) which I haven’t had a chance to try yet…hmm…maybe we need to do a quick mix cook off…anyway, this is what I use and KNOW works for this recipe. If you have a quick mix recipe you use, feel free to try it with this recipe.
4-1/4 C. All-Purpose Four
4-1/4 C. Whole Wheat Flour (I use white wheat)
1/3 C. Baking Powder
1 T. Salt
2 t. Cream of Tartar
1 t. Baking Soda
3/4 C. Dry Powdered Milk
2-1/4 C. Shortening
In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingreients, Blend well. Cut in shortening until evenly distributed (use the beater on your power mixer or a shortening knife). Put in a large airtight container. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. use within 10-12 weeks. Makes about 13 C. Quick Mix. If you want to see pictures of how to make these dry mixes click HERE (this will take you to picture instructions I did for Magic Mix)
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I like my eggs the same way – soft yolk, firm white. Hate the white runnies!
I seriously need to get me a sandwich maker. I love using them for sandwiches, but now I really want to try it with eggs and muffins!
I like my eggs the same way – soft yolk, firm white. Hate the white runnies!I seriously need to get me a sandwich maker. I love using them for sandwiches, but now I really want to try it with eggs and muffins!
I tried the oatmeal muffins and they were great! We had them for dinner with fresh fruit. I would only add that if you don’t use muffin cups that you be sure to grease the muffin tins. I thought about it half way through and the cups I greased were much happier to give me those yummy muffins in one piece.
I tried the oatmeal muffins and they were great! We had them for dinner with fresh fruit. I would only add that if you don’t use muffin cups that you be sure to grease the muffin tins. I thought about it half way through and the cups I greased were much happier to give me those yummy muffins in one piece.
I tried the oatmeal muffins and they were great! We had them for dinner with fresh fruit. I would only add that if you don’t use muffin cups that you be sure to grease the muffin tins. I thought about it half way through and the cups I greased were much happier to give me those yummy muffins in one piece.
Okay. I have a request. I made this huge recipe for Magic Mix you included in this post and now I need some recipes on how to use it! I saw you have a few recipes on here, but I’d love to see what else I can use this Magic Mix for. Thanks!
Okay. I have a request. I made this huge recipe for Magic Mix you included in this post and now I need some recipes on how to use it! I saw you have a few recipes on here, but I’d love to see what else I can use this Magic Mix for. Thanks!
are those fake berries in the picture? yummy.
I enjoy your blog-keep blogging!
are those fake berries in the picture? yummy.I enjoy your blog-keep blogging!
are those fake berries in the picture? yummy.I enjoy your blog-keep blogging!
Is the pineapple real or fake? Im looking for some fake just like the one pictured! (If it is, where did you get it??) Thanks so much, Monica
Is the pineapple real or fake? Im looking for some fake just like the one pictured! (If it is, where did you get it??) Thanks so much, Monica
do you ever just feel like you will never keep up – so many things to cook, and not enough time!
do you ever just feel like you will never keep up – so many things to cook, and not enough time!
do you ever just feel like you will never keep up – so many things to cook, and not enough time!
Monica,
Sorry, the pineapple is real (straight from a can). If I see any fake pineapple anywhere, I’ll let you know!
Crystal
Monica,Sorry, the pineapple is real (straight from a can). If I see any fake pineapple anywhere, I’ll let you know!Crystal
I’m new to your site and a beginner in food storage cooking and have a question – Is the quick mix a pancake mix like bisquick? and is it different than the magic mix you mentioned in this post?
degpjk@aol.com
Thanks!
Jeannette
I’m new to your site and a beginner in food storage cooking and have a question – Is the quick mix a pancake mix like bisquick? and is it different than the magic mix you mentioned in this post?degpjk@aol.comThanks!Jeannette
I’m new to your site and a beginner in food storage cooking and have a question – Is the quick mix a pancake mix like bisquick? and is it different than the magic mix you mentioned in this post?degpjk@aol.comThanks!Jeannette
Jeannette,
Yes, the quick mix is like a bisquick mix. You can use it in any recipe that calls for the bisquick.
Crystal
Jeannette,Yes, the quick mix is like a bisquick mix. You can use it in any recipe that calls for the bisquick.Crystal
Jeannette,Yes, the quick mix is like a bisquick mix. You can use it in any recipe that calls for the bisquick.Crystal
Thanks for this great idea. Good to know that the sandwich maker is good for other things. I will try the muffins and the oatmeal bars soon. Love this website.
Thanks for this great idea. Good to know that the sandwich maker is good for other things. I will try the muffins and the oatmeal bars soon. Love this website.
Thanks for this great idea. Good to know that the sandwich maker is good for other things. I will try the muffins and the oatmeal bars soon. Love this website.
Thanks so much for this idea!!! I tried it this morning and my eggs turned out perfect. The only thing that I did different was make an egg sandwich on the go. I toasted some homemade wheat bread, put the egg on one side and then melted some cheese in the microwave on top. Then I folded the bread in half and made a no mess egg sandwich. The eggs are the perfect shape because they are half the size of the bread.
I’m so impressed with your site. I told all my family about it and it has truely inspired me to get started on my food storage because now it seems possible!
Thanks Crystal, I’m looking forward to your book.
Thanks so much for this idea!!! I tried it this morning and my eggs turned out perfect. The only thing that I did different was make an egg sandwich on the go. I toasted some homemade wheat bread, put the egg on one side and then melted some cheese in the microwave on top. Then I folded the bread in half and made a no mess egg sandwich. The eggs are the perfect shape because they are half the size of the bread.
I’m so impressed with your site. I told all my family about it and it has truely inspired me to get started on my food storage because now it seems possible!
Thanks Crystal, I’m looking forward to your book.
Thanks so much for this idea!!! I tried it this morning and my eggs turned out perfect. The only thing that I did different was make an egg sandwich on the go. I toasted some homemade wheat bread, put the egg on one side and then melted some cheese in the microwave on top. Then I folded the bread in half and made a no mess egg sandwich. The eggs are the perfect shape because they are half the size of the bread.
I’m so impressed with your site. I told all my family about it and it has truely inspired me to get started on my food storage because now it seems possible!
Thanks Crystal, I’m looking forward to your book.
I just stumbled upon your website through your youtube videos…thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! I’ve been married 22 years and your w/w bread recipe is the best 100% w/w bread I’ve ever made.
Looking forward to your future posts!
I just stumbled upon your website through your youtube videos…thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! I’ve been married 22 years and your w/w bread recipe is the best 100% w/w bread I’ve ever made.
Looking forward to your future posts!
I just stumbled upon your website through your youtube videos…thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! I’ve been married 22 years and your w/w bread recipe is the best 100% w/w bread I’ve ever made.
Looking forward to your future posts!