Almond Butter Toast for Breakfast

Do you ever get in a rut and find yourself  eating the same things for breakfast?  I felt that way this morning and then I remembered a fellow blogger who often posts simple and healthy recipes for breakfast.  Check out Lisa’s original recipe at simple pairings.  This really hit the spot with a cold glass … Continue reading

Weight Watcher’s Applesauce-Sour Cream Coffee Cake

You know there are so many good Weight Watcher’s recipes and this is one of them.  A very moist, tender cake which is delicious topped with some low-fat whipping cream or perhaps some frozen yogurt.  See whipping cream recipe below  which would be 3 PointsPlus per 3 tbsp.  A mere 3 points per serving for the cake and yes the … Continue reading

Sourdough Cinnamon-Apple French Toast

What a delicious light-textured yeast bread topped with apples, cinnamon and maple syrup.  There is no obvious sourdough flavor but I am sure the starter does add some depth to this great breakfast/brunch dish.  The crust has a crispy bottom and would make an excellent  pizza dough!  If used as a pizza cut the toppings … Continue reading

French Toast Five Ways

Happy New Years!  How is this for a great start to the New Year or for any morning for breakfast?  In my home this is a preferred meal of the day and oh so good with fresh bread from your bread machine (see my recipe Maple Buttermilk Bread in the Mini Zo) and delicious Michigan maple syrup.  … Continue reading

Sauteed Bananas

These are delicious on top of pancakes or any dessert you might like a touch of yummy bananas. See my recipe Banana Pancakes with Sauteed Bananas.

Potato Pancakes Two Ways

When you plan to have baked potatoes for dinner, just throw in a few extra to make these pancakes for breakfast the next morning, or make them thin and serve with sauerbraten like my dad did.  See my recipe Dad’s Sauerbraten. For a new recipe see Sauerkraut Apple Latkes which are a little sweet and … Continue reading

Zucchini Bread for Two

This recipe makes a small 5-1/2-inch x 3-inch loaf of bread for two that is the perfect addition to your morning coffee. This smells wonderful as it is cooking… See also my recipe for Zucchini Bread. My favorite is Zucchini Banana Bread.

Banana Pancake For One With Blueberry Maple Syrup

There are times when I want a pancake but not have to break down a recipe in half or even 1/3.  With 2 of my favorite fruits and maple syrup –  I cannot go wrong with this recipe – very, very good!  It makes a very generous pancake. 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 … Continue reading

Candied Bacon Six Ways

Serve this bacon on special occasions or holidays.    I like it, sweet and a little chewy… but the man in my life preferred it just “fried” – no sweet toppings! Another recipe sounded very good but I have not tried yet.