Muffins are a favorite treat any time of day and a perfect recipe to use fresh strawberries in season. Whether they are a quick breakfast dusted with confectioners’ sugar or a sweet treat topped with a Ricotta Glaze or Mascarpone Frosting they are always welcome in my family. Ricotta gives an ultra-moist texture and richer … Continue reading
This is a savory, full-flavored frittata that is perfect to serve for breakfast/brunch or even for dinner along with a green salad. This recipe by Tyler Florence appeared in the Food Network Magazine. I have indicated the changes I made. I have to warn you that this frittata is loaded with goodies; adjust the amounts … Continue reading
Happy Holidays! Are you looking for a new way to serve your family’s favorite breakfast of waffles? Try these for your Christmas brunch. Ina Garten’s latest cookbook, Cooking Like a Pro, included a breakfast buffet with waffles, bagels, smoked salmon and lots of other goodies. I was drawn to the idea of using my Belgian … Continue reading
Quiche Lorraine is a favorite breakfast/brunch treat and would even be good for a dinner buffet. The bacon is the key ingredient so be sure to garnish with extra crumbles. Adding the bacon garnish…
Breakfast casseroles are favorites in my family. I especially enjoy them because they can be assembled and even baked the day before giving you time in the morning for other things. Serve with muffins such as Banana Blueberry or Raspberry or Cranberry Crunch. Juice, or better yet – Mimosas and or fresh fruit are nice additions. … Continue reading
I love potatoes, probably every kind imaginable. I do like to cook with real potatoes and I have a number of recipes on my blog but sometimes I like to use “convenient” foods to make my life easier, especially when I am entertaining a crowd. Serve these potatoes for brunch or with a nice turkey … Continue reading
Doesn’t this sound good for breakfast or brunch? I’ve made a chocolate bark before but the idea of using yogurt flavored with maple syrup as the base just sounded real good. The first snow flakes of winter in southern Michigan… oh and my yogurt fruit bark. This recipe is slightly adapted from geniuskitchen.com. Linking to … Continue reading
My family loves spicy sausage and we also love biscuits. What a delicious breakfast or brunch you can have when you combine these two favorites. Over the years I have been trying various biscuit recipes using different kinds of flour such as all-purpose, self-rising, White Lily Flour, Bisquick and others. You can also vary the … Continue reading
Did “Beemster Paradiso” get your attention? I do enjoy shopping for food, especially for certain ingredients like cheese. There are so many varieties that it is sometimes overwhelming – you need to take the time to read about them and select the best one(s) for your recipe. Cheese is a big factor in how these … Continue reading
These sweet French pastries, or beignets, have been on my “food bucket list” for a long time. I have eaten the famous Café du Monde beignets in New Orleans and they do not compare to these light and fruity bites especially with a maple syrup glaze. Food 52 recently held their annual Piglet contest where 16 new cookbooks … Continue reading