Yesterday was an extra special morning of fun: I totally made latkes for breakfast. No biggie.
I made them large and loaded with potatoes and onion, topped em’ with an egg, and served them with a smile and some love to the person I love.
It’s amazing how a solid night of sleep and a plump belly of potatoes flip you as chipper as a chipmunk – noted, life.
We ate these pretty little potato pancakes in front of the T.V. with not a care in the world besides reaching for another – not too shabby for a rainy morning. And if you add a mimosa to the mix… these potato pancakes might just be the best cure for a hangover. Not that I know anything about that.
Once we had our fill of latkes, eggs, and salmon, we moved on to more serious subjects: chocolate! I really wanted to spend yesterday out of the kitchen and in the moment, so dessert was a quick fix: Espresso Dark Chocolate Covered Matzo.
Isn’t it gorgeous? I think so.
In under 5 minutes I was out of the kitchen – chocolate and espresso slathered matzo in hand – feeling like a domestic trickster and ready to jump back into my lazy Sunday. What more could I ask for?!
Big Breakfast Latkes – Yields 4 large latkes
*Latke recipe adapted from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
1 pound baking potatoes, peeled
1 small onion, peeled
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
olive oil, for frying
4 fried eggs (optional)
Using a food processor or a box grater, coarsely shred the potato and onion. Transfer to a colander or wrap in a cheesecloth sling, and squeeze as dry as possible. Let stand for 2 minutes, then squeeze dry again.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, egg, baking powder, salt and pepper together. Stir in the potato onion mixture until all pieces are evenly coated.
In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until simmering. Drop 1/4 of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten them with the back of a spoon. Cook the latkes over moderately high heat until the edges are golden, about 4 to 5 minutes; flip and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 more minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Top each latke with an egg and enjoy!
Espresso Dark Chocolate Covered MatzoÂ
4 pieces of Matzo
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
flaky sea salt to top
Melt chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds to make sure you don’t burn it. Once it’s melted and completely smooth, mix in the espresso powder. Working quickly, use a spatula to spread 1/4 of the chocolate mixture onto a piece of matzo. Repeat for the other 3 pieces of matzo, then sprinkle each piece with sea salt. Cool at room temperature, or speed it up like I did and stick a piece in the freezer for 2 minutes.
The Squishy Monster says
Runny yolk…girl after my own heart AND chocolate is involved? Ahhhh, peeerfect =)
Cass @foodmyfriend says
It is absolutely gorgeous 🙂 I have nominated you for a Reality Blog Award. Come collect! 🙂 x http://www.foodmyfriend.com/2012/12/reality-blog-award/comment-page-1/#comment-28013
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
Ohhh yummm Latkes are my dad’s favorite thing to eat this time of year 😀
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
I am totally digging the fried eggs atop the yummy latkes!
Julie @ Table for Two says
Oh these look divine for breakfast! I’m not Jewish but I love me some latkes!! especially with that sunny golden egg on top 🙂 the espresso dark chocolate matzo is the perfect afternoon snack 😉
bakerbynature says
I’m not Jewish, either! But Eddie is, so I indulge him in all the treats his mama use to make 😉
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
Never done the latkes with the egg on top. Need to surprise my Jewish husband with that trick!
bakerbynature says
My Jewish boyfriend LOVED it!
Suzie says
The latkes look and sound fantastic especially with that perfect egg on top! Love me a lazy Sunday too! 🙂
bakerbynature says
Lazy Sundays make the whole busy work week feel OK!
Katie @ Blonde Ambition says
You can’t really beat potatoes and eggs! Oh wait, you can. With chocolate. Well played, Ashley, well played!
bakerbynature says
Thanks, mama 😉
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Yes! Breakfast all day long. This looks amazing!
Caroline says
Omg stop right there. Why wasn’t I invited to this breakfast feast? Everything looks SO delicious!! Just look at that perfectly fried egg. mmm mmm
bakerbynature says
Girl, I keep telling you to come over when you’re in NYC! 😉