Weekend Breakfast

Before Brian and I actually moved to Denver, we stumbled upon a little retro breakfast place near the Ballpark. The line was crazy, so we figured something must be up. We waited 45 minutes to get into Snooze (...and let me tell you it was worth the wait. We now make the trip to Snooze almost every weekend, as we can't resist the charming staff, the out of this world morning cocktails (Beermosa for B and Bellini for me) and the food!! Although the atmosphere is reminiscent of a Jetson's dinner, there is nothing dinner-ish about the food. 4 different types of "Bennys" (Benedicts), a Pineapple Upside Down Pancake, A Challah French Toast Sandwhich...I could go on forever! If you are ever in the city, head down to Snooze. Expect long waits if you come between 9 and 1, but once you bite in to whatever you ordered...You'll forget all about the wait and start planning your next trip to Snooze. (2 locations in Denver) Free coffee while you wait is a plus too!

Last Monday, Brian and I ventured over to Snooze for a late late breakfast. Each time we try something new, so I went with the Smokin Salmon Hash. Let me just tell you it was so great that I didn't need or want to eat anything else the rest of the day. Yesterday morning, before B went to play a round of golf, I came up with my own version of this new breakfast favorite!!

Smoked Salmon Hash

6-8 Ounces Wild Caught Smoked Sockeye Salmon*

3 green onions, white and green parts (use 50% of onion)

1 dollop Dijon Mustard

1 dollop Sour Cream

1 small dollop Horseradish (Beaver brand)

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 pound Petite Potatoes, chopped into small cubes (Medley- Red and Purple)

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus to taste

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus extra to taste

2 pinches dried thyme

Light Olive Oil for Potatoes

Optional:

2 Egglands Best Eggs

2 Extra Crispy English Muffins

*don't bother buying any farmed fish. EVER. The taste is noticeable and the environmental impact is widespread. Plus, all the benefits of Omega-3s we get from eating fish don't exist in farmed fish, as they are fed grains. To learn more, click here. *

Start by rinsing the potatoes in a colander. Cut potatoes in small cubes (1/2 inch at most) and place into heavy pan over medium heat with olive oil and chopped garlic. ( Be carful not to burn your garlic!) Spatter salt and pepper over potatoes and cook thru, about 25-30 minutes. While cooking, season with the thyme. While the potatoes are cooking prepare the salmon mixture. In a bowl combine the salmon, cut into small pieces, the green onions, the sour cream, Dijon, and horseradish. Season with pepper. The salmon is salty to begin with, so you should not need too much salt. When the potatoes are cooked thru, add the salmon mixture to the pan and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately.

This hash goes perfect with a fried egg and english muffin. Serve alongside the hash for a complete meal.

Make 3 large servings.

My camera battery is charging as I type. Pictures of Breakfast will be up within a few hours! Plus, I am heading to the Farmer's Market and will have a grocery lists and this week's meals by tomorrow morning.