Loving The Art of Cooking
A dutch Baby is a cross between a popover and a pancake and puffs up dramatically in the oven. It’s one of those recipes that is impressive yet incredibly simple…a blender recipe and only 15 minutes in the oven. This Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby is loaded with juicy blueberries and […]
It’s a Christmas MIRACLE! You will agree with me that this make-ahead breakfast strata is a stunner when it comes to flavor and presentation. It’s savory, it’s creamy, it’s decadent. Cubed brie is sprinkled throughout this recipe, and when melted, it creates a rich and gooey “sauce” for sautéed mushrooms […]
This is a great alternative to everyone’s favorite brunch item! Deconstructed Eggs Benedict Salad, a lighter version with all the “things” and flavors; english muffin croutons, diced ham, jammy eggs, greens and a Hollandaise-like dressing are all on board. Eggs Benedict Salad Serves 4 Croutons and Salad 2 thick English […]
Whether you start with a taco or end with one it’s the day to celebrate all things Mexican cuisine. Rick Bayless has the right idea with this “Morning After Taco.” Most ingredients are in your pantry and this taco can be pulled together in less that 30 minutes. Sweet sun-dried […]
Yep! Carrot Cake Coffee Cake is a thing! I’m a non-baker but I say this counts. This easy batter is made with pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded carrots and topped with a thick, crumbly cinnamon streusel. After baking it’s covered with a melty sweet honey butter. A delicious and […]
These seasonal Butternut Squash Turnovers are the perfect savory appetizer. Creamy butternut squash and goat cheese are paired with mild leeks, earthy shiitake mushrooms, garlic and thyme all enveloped in a flaky puff pastry. The buttery turnovers also make an ideal fall lunch alongside a big green salad. Butternut Squash […]
It’s officially spring which means asparagus season. If you need a simple and delicious spring appetizer, brunch or light dinner…this is it. Simply prepare the tart starting with a crisp, buttery puff pastry crust, adding nutty Gruyere cheese, savory proscuitto and top with 7 minute jammy eggs. This elegant […]
Winter citrus is abundant in your market right now. Switch up your prep for my favorite…grapefruit. Liven up your brunch game and brûlée your grapefruit. The technique is the same that is used for my favorite dessert. Generously sprinkle sugar on top of the grapefruit and use a blow […]
Some mornings you wake up and just NEED pancakes. Perhaps not the healthiest way to start off your day. Until now. No flour. No sugar. Just bananas, eggs, oats and chai spices. These tasty morsels are whipped together in no time and there’s no messy prep. All the ingredients […]
Meal prep is a thing around here. We love a quick grab and go meal that’s high in protein, low carb and full of healthy veggies. This recipe is really just a blueprint for these egg muffins as you can design your own by adding your favorite ingredients. Eat […]
Baked Egg Boats. Hollow out a baguette, pour in a tasty mixture of egg, pancetta, green onions and cheese, then bake. It’s that easy. Serve with a side of pancetta wrapped asparagus or fruit. Baked Egg Boats Makes 4 4 demi sourdough baguettes 5 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 4 […]
Apple Pie Season. Take advantage of those iconic flavors and create these delicious pancakes. Yep, take all the ingredients, add grated apples and you’ll have your go-to autumn breakfast. I’ll be replacing my traditional pumpkin pancakes with apple for the morning after this year! Apple Pie Pancakes Makes 7 or 8 […]
Clafoutis, (kläfo͞oˈtē) is a French dessert made of fruit, typically cherries, baked in a sweet batter. This tart is simple to prepare. Just arrange the cherries in a buttered dish and cover with a thick flan-like batter. Dust the clafoutis with powdered sugar and serve lukewarm. You may want to […]
I’m turning my last post, asparagus wraps, into an entree. The season’s signature vegetable is not only delicious, it has incredible health benefits. Low in calories, fresh asparagus spears are a good source of anti-oxidants and vitamins, A, B- complex, C, K and E. This recipe, adapted from Canal […]
Eggs in Purgatory. There are plenty of theories behind the name of this dish. Growing up Catholic, I still get a little anxious just hearing the word Purgatory. Hangin’ out in limbo is not a place I ever want to be. I choose to think of these eggs poached in […]
I was at a recent brunch and tried an entrée I usually overlook. Avocado Toast. Sure I like avocados, but this idea just seemed too simple or potentially bland. Wrong. A trendy Chicago restaurant, Bar Sienna, boasts it’s their number one brunch order. Sold. A simple concept recipe with endless possibilities. The basic […]