Local Faves 4 Ways | Chips OmanApr.9.2020
If you’re running late and need to grab something quick for breakfast, bagels can definitely come to the rescue. The bagel dates back to at least 1610, in the country of Poland. The name actually means “bracelet” or “ring”. Back then, bagels were given as a gift to women who were expecting. Over the next couple of centuries, the bagel would become a staple of Polish cuisine in general, as well as the Slavic diet. The hole in them are actually multi-purpose. It not only helps it bake more evenly, but it was also necessary for display purposes. Typically, bagels would be stacked upon a pole for bakers to show off and sell their wears. Today, bagels come in a dazzling array of flavors. But if you really want to take your bagel game to the next level, you’ll want to check out these ideas.
If you can’t resist a good avocado toast, you should totally switch things up a bit by using a bagel. You still get all that lovely crunch like toast, and the smooth buttery quality of the avocado. But, now you’ve got the bonus of the pillowy quality of the bagel. To get even more creative, you could choose a flavored bagel to give your taste buds something extra to rave about. We like this recipe from Life’s Little Sweets. It’s simple, yummy, and is a nice way to put a new twist on an old fave.
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Okay, so that is a long title. But, tell us you’re not totally intrigued. This bagel topping idea is thanks to The Roasted Root. This may seem like a lot to do to a bagel, but trust us, the taste is divine. It has that whole salty/sweet thing going for it. Caramelizing the fruit helps to release its natural sugars and makes them even more sweet. That in turn plays oh so nicely against the savory melty cheese and the onion. The fig preserves almost seem like it will push the dish into the “too sweet” category, yet somehow it doesn’t.
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If you’re a gal who has a penchant for all things on the spicy spectrum, then you’ll love this idea from Delish. These bagels really do taste just like a jalapeno popper. Plus, since these avoid that whole frying business, you can totally indulge all the more. Even more amazing is they only take about 35 minutes to create, from start to finish.
Photo Credits // delish
Alright, the partial food-snob within some of us might be wanting to turn up their nose at this one. You might think of it as something you would have thrown together out of sheer desperation, and lack of funds, in your university days. But, here’s the facts. These. Things. Are. Good. You can totally follow this recipe from Vegan Travel Eats exactly. Or, get creative and throw a few more of your favorite pizza toppings on. Bagels actually work really well as a substitute for standard pizza dough. It’s all bread, right? Think of it as a really yummy thick crust version of pizza.
