Good Morning, Valentine...

As Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year, I thought some of you might be celebrating early on Saturday or Sunday.  If you prefer to forgo the traditional candle-light dinner and bouquet of red roses why not consider waking your special someone from their slumber with a kiss and a homemade hot breakfast?  Served with whole grain toast and some fresh squeezed juice, this hearty breakfast is sure to set the mood for romance all day.  Look for Applegate Farms Organic Chicken Sausage at your local Whole Foods.  If you don't mind spending a few more bucks, buy Omega-3 organic eggs.  This is lacking severely from the American diet.  It's a great way to include these essential fatty acids.  For a variation with cheese, add 3/4 cup shredded organic cheddar.  The recipe below is dairy free, but we added a dollop of pesto to the top for an extra kick.  Of course, you can add whatever fillings you prefer.  Some other ideas are mushrooms, chives, tomatoes, or spinach. Happy Valentine's Day to all!  xox Leigh

Frittata with Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Time: 30 min     Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1 doz large organic eggs, beaten
2 links organic chicken sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and black pepper to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 325*F.
2. In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil with the whole garlic cloves.  Remove the garlic cloves after about 3-5 minutes when fragrant, just to flavor the oil.
3. Toss in the onions and saute for 5-7 minutes or until they are almost soft.  Add the peppers and continue to saute an additional 10 minutes until everything is tender.  Add the sausages and just heat through, about 3 minutes.
4. Meanwhile beat the eggs with a generous pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.  (this is where you can beat in a little organic milk or splash of water to lighten the eggs).
5. Pour in the eggs and then add the veggie-sausage mixture evenly around the pan.  (add cheese if you like)
6. Transfer the pan to the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through and the frittata is "set".  You can check it by lightly shaking the pan.  If the eggs still jiggle cook a few minutes more.  You want everything to hold together when sliced.
7. Allow the frittata to cool for 5 minutes while you toast the bread or pour the coffee ect.  Slice as you would a pie and serve warm.