Loving The Art of Cooking
This sausage strata is the perfect mix of sausage, eggs, bread and cheese, all served up for a crowd- pleasing breakfast or brunch. An easy recipe with few ingredients and plenty of options for add ons or substitutions (see notes). It’s not to soon to think of your Mother’s Day […]
The sourdough bread baking craze is having another moment, as are mushrooms with all their incredible health benefits. Mushrooms are packed full of nutrients…rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants…(https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/mushrooms-make-healthy-meal-magic). This Mushroom Toast ( in France known as Tartine) recipe combines both sourdough and mushrooms. A more traditional ingredient […]
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 […]
Almond ricotta cake is the one-bowl easy cake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion! It’s an amazingly perfect dessert, but it’s also a great breakfast pastry! Almond ricotta cake is super moist with the perfect hint of almond flavor. The almond topping gives it some texture making it the perfect […]
Last of the seasonal sweet, sun-kissed tomatoes calls for a fridge forage! A quick look around the kitchen and this quiche pulls together with minimal effort. Serve with your morning coffee or with a side salad for dinner. Tomato, Basil and Caramelized Onion Quiche Serves 8 Filling 1 small sweet onion, […]
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 […]
I’ve been focusing on our growing family over the last few weeks and helping out the busy parents. One big help is making the hectic mornings a bit easier to handle. Welcome the grab-and-go breakfast sandwich. I made a bunch of these to freeze, along with healthy freezer pancakes for […]
This delicious ham and cheese pastry was inspired by one of the favorites at Chicago’s Kasama. The flaky puff pastry balances sweet and savory flavors from the Gruyere cheese, salty ham and sweet turbinado sugar. Before you add this to your brunch buffet next weekend, drizzle with peppered honey. Ham […]
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 […]
A quick, tasty seasonal breakfast!! This super-huge pancake is made from a simple batter that is poured over sautéed apples then baked until puffy and golden brown. Big Apple Pancake Serves 4…maybe 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 1 large sweet apple such as Gala or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and cut […]
These Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer or brunch idea! Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or any other springy occasion! These buttery bundles are filled with roasted asparagus, smoked Gouda and prosciutto along with a touch of honey mustard. Fun to make and a real crowd […]
If you’re looking for a delicious and beautiful Easter breakfast or brunch dish, this hash brown quiche has it all. Packed with asparagus, caramelized shallots and white cheddar, the quiche is taken to the next level with this crispy hash brown crust. Add this to your brunch buffet or serve […]
Eggy, airy and coated in powdered sugar, this Dutch Baby Pancake is a back-pocket recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. A showy puffed-up popover like pancake, baked in one skillet, boasts golden edges and a custardy, delicate center. The toppings are endless as are the occasions to make. Dutch Baby […]
This is a new one for me…not so much for my husband’s liniage. Two thumbs up from RL!!! This delicious, savory casserole-style dish combines eggs and cheddar baked up with tender flaky biscuit pieces buried under a blanket of creamy green chile sausage gravy. Don’t skip the green chilies… they […]
Don’t you think we all deserve a pancake!? Pumpkin Pancakes. These soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes are a comforting Fall breakfast that your family is going to love! They’re easy to make and full of pumpkin flavor! Servings: 12 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off 2 teaspoons baking powder […]
It’s pear season. Let’s celebrate with this simple and elegant Caramelized Pear Tart. Start with a sheet of puff pastry. Place very thin slices of a Bosc pear on the pastry sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 18-20 minutes. To finish, dust with powered sugar and a […]
Here’s a simple recipe for Strawberry Breakfast Cake. The strawberries burst with flavor, smothered in a moist shortbread-like cake. I switched out the vanilla extract for almond and topped the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar and whipped cream. This is my kind of cake….a quick blending of ingredients […]
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 […]
I love a seasonal brunchy egg dish this time of year. Deviled eggs can often outshine that quiche on your buffet table. The combinations are endless, so here’s a twist to spice up for Easter and appear for an encore on Cinco de Mayo. Adding corn, red onion, hot sauce, and […]
Brunch season is fast approaching…Easter, the Masters, Mother’s Day and any lazy Sunday. An easy go-to sheet pan bake will certainly fit the bill. Roasted baby potatoes, crispy bacon, and soft-boiled eggs are combined and topped with a garlic chili oil and plenty of fresh herbs. All. The. Flavors. Crispy […]
Dutch Baby is a custardy pancake that can be made either sweet or savory. This savory version is perfect for your St. Paddy’s Day brunch. To create this Rueben Dutch Baby use slices of pastrami (or leftover corned beef), Jarlsburg cheese, eggs, milk and dijon. Eggs, milk dijon and flour […]
Do you get the “what to make for dinner blues” once a week???? I do. But by the end of the week I have a collection of odds and ends in the fridge to make the perfect Thursday night frittata. Frittatas are the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge weeknight dinner. Use this recipe […]
A Dutch baby is one of my favorite weekend breakfasts. An airy, popover-type pancake (without all the flipping) made in the oven. Like a giant popover, this baby comes out of the oven all puffed up. Each Dutch baby has its own look depending how it poofs and settles, but one […]
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 […]
We’ve officially entered deviled egg season. Basic deviled eggs are delicious but let’s put a twist on this dish AND turn them on their end. Think of your favorite salmon platter with all the fixins’. Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers and dill. All the flavors in a pretty […]
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 […]