My favorite meal of the day has always been breakfast. Nothing beats the cooking odors emanating from the kitchen in the morning. Fresh brewed coffee and sizzling bacon are two of the most recognizable and satisfying food smells, and they never fail to make me happy.

But breakfast is not only a morning meal. IHoP and Denny’s can attest to that. Though the main stars are eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes and pancakes, there are many variations and combinations of ingredients to keep your taste buds stimulated. Here are a few easy breakfast recipes that you can concoct in the kitchen.

Huevos Rancheros

What you need:

2 T olive oil
6 eggs
1 c sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 t salt
4 oz can green chiles (seeded and chopped)
3/4 c green pepper, chopped
6 six inch tortillas, flour or corn
1/2 c onion chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
28-32 oz can tomatoes, chopped and drained

What you do:

Heat tortillas one at a time, in preheated skillet over med heat. Turn over when they start to get puffy, repeat on other side. Wrap tortillas in foil and put in oven on warm setting.

In large skillet, cook onion, garlic, and green pepper in 1T oil until tender. Stir in green chiles, tomatoes and salt. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, uncovered.

In another skillet, heat one T olive oil. Break eggs into skillet and cook sunny side up until cooked to desired preference. Serve sauce on hot tortillas, topped with egg. Sprinkle on cheese; serve.

Avocado is a fantastic ingredient to use in soup recipes because it is great for vegetarians and vegans and it has a nutty, creamy flavor. Some avocado soup recipes are based on chicken broth but not all of them. Perhaps you have never tried an avocado soup recipe before but avocado soup recipes do taste wonderful.You can blend avocados, which are also knows as alligator pears or butter pears, in a food processor or blender to a smooth creaminess for use in soups. Haas avocados, which are the ones with a bumpy skin, are the best to use for avocado soup recipes because of their superior flavor.

Avocado is also used to make famous Mexican recipes such as guacamole and several well known Mexican salad recipes, like seven layer salad. It can either be blended into a puree or chopped. You can also make recipes like shrimp cocktail with avocado, either by slicing the avocado finely or filling the hollow in the avocado with shrimp cocktail.Avocado is used in sushi recipes, including California rolls, and it is also used to make milkshakes in Indonesia, Vietnam, South India, and Brazil. Avocados are served in salads or soups, mixed into white rice or as an accompaniment to meat or chicken in Central America and Mexico.

Avocados are high in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, copper, and folate. There is more potassium in an avocado than in a banana, which might surprise you.It is true that avocados do contain cholesterol and fat, but a little now and then does not do any harm, as long as you eat a balanced diet. Avocados are creamy and rich and it is little wonder that many people adore them.

Many people underestimate the health benefits that fish can provide. Fish is a low fat food that provides an abundance of vitamins and minerals, as well as protein. It also contains the Omega 3 fatty acid. This is an essential fatty acid that has been proven to help fight heart disease when included in a healthy diet. In fact, many health professional recommend eating fish twice a week. Finding a tasty fish recipe can sometimes be a challenge, which is why I have included four of my favorite fish recipes below. I hope you enjoy them!

Poached Citrus Salmon

Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet
1 qt chicken stock
1 qt orange juice
2 cups white wine
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups chopped lemon grass
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper

Directions:
Cut the salmon into equal portions. In a large sauce pan, pour in the chicken stock, white wine, orange juice, onion, lemon grass, and garlic. Mix the ingredients together, then add in the salt and white pepper. Allow this mixture to boil for about five minutes, then reduce it to a low boil. Drop the salmon into the mixture and let it cook for about five minutes, or until it becomes tender and flaky.

Baked Cod

Ingredients:
1 cup seasoned croutons (crushed)
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 cod fillets
1 tbsp ranch salad dressing
Butter-flavored spray

Directions:
In a bowl, mix together the parsley and crushed croutons. Baste the cod with ranch dressing, and then roll it in the crouton mixture. Spray with butter-flavored spray, then place it into a lightly greased 11 x 7-inch pan. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until the fish has become flaky.

exy Stuffed Mushrooms
Rich, easy and delicious
Ingredients:
Container of whole button mushrooms
Bread Crumbs
1 Teaspoon minced garlic
4 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 350F. Then, remove stems from mushrooms and keep caps intact. Saute caps in 2 tablespoons of butter until they soften up some. Take out of pan and place in shallow Pyrex casserole dish open end up. Mince mushroom stems and saute in pan with 2 tablespoons of butter and garlic. Add bread crumbs and mix with mushrooms and butter. Saute until butter has mixed well with mushrooms and bread crumbs. Turn off heat and mix in Parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into mushroom caps and sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top of mushrooms. Bake for 20 minutes until piping hot and cheese has melted.

Main Course:
Exotic Asian Stir-Fried Steak and Noodles
Not too spicy, super-easy and quick
Ingredients:
1 package wide rice noodles
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian spice
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Cook noodles according to package directions.
While noodles cook, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Asian spice and steak in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beef mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato wedges, green onion pieces, and chopped basil; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.