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 […]
Breakfast
Pancetta Wrapped Asparagus On Pasta with a Poached Egg and Lemon Butter
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
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 […]
Avocado Toasts
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 […]
French Apple Cake
Dorie Greenspan, the renowned cookbook author, calls this her “back pocket recipe,” meaning it can be made without a trip to the store. This trademark apple cake needs few ingredients and just a couple of steps to produce a rustic dish which is more apple than cake. Just mix in a […]
Apple Dutch Baby
Apples on apples on apples…..this is a tasty way to take advantage of Fall’s greatest fruit. It’s an eggy creation that is a cross between a pancake and a crepe. This easy, delicious dish with its crisp golden brown edges and popover texture offers a weekend breakfast better than […]
Cherry Almond Dutch Baby
Where has this baby been my whole life??? I had my first Dutch Baby a few weeks ago in wine country at a beautiful B&B where host Felisa introduced me to this tasty dish. This “pancake” pulls together quickly using a few basic ingredients that you can whisk in a bowl […]
Field Trip To Paso
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Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Who’s bringing the deviled eggs? You just might want to volunteer! This clever twist on a traditional deviled egg combines ingredients that mirror jalapeno poppers. The creamy yolks are combined with a bit of cream cheese, jalapeno and green onions. The eggs are then topped with cheddar cheese crisps and […]
Breakfast Pizza With Gruyere, Baked Eggs, Spinach and Bacon
I’m sooo over “the putting a fried egg” on everything!!! However, eggs on a breakfast pizza makes sense. The original recipe did not include spinach…I like the idea of adding this veggie with Gruyere. Although a successful dish, with my next attempt I will roll the dough free form on […]
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread probably conjures up the memories. Gram’s cooking or picking zucchini in your family garden or even …well I have no zucchini bread flashbacks and this is the first time I’ve ever made it. It will not be the last!!. This bread has a soft and moist texture….thanks to […]
Huevos Rancheros
The British Open and a festive breakfast was the start to a Funday Sunday. We decided to invite friends over early to watch golf, enjoy Huevos Rancheros, Bloodies…..and then play a round!!! (O.K. so this meal may have been more successful than my golf game!) Mexican fare is my go-to […]
Honey Lemon Chia Muffins
Lemon and Ricotta….fragrant and fluffy. Spring. Add poppy seeds and you have one of my favorite muffins. Ingredients like olive oil, ricotta, honey, and chia seeds make a lighter version. Chia seeds……another super-food on the block are rich in omega-3s, help reduce inflammation and cholesterol and are high in fiber and […]
Meyer Lemon and Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Compote
When you think of ricotta…what comes to mind? Yep, me too…lasagna. However, ricotta’s creamy light texture suggests many other applications. Try lemon and ricotta. This classic combination is a perfect pair when whipped together in a pancake. Combining whipped egg whites, flour and Meyer lemon creates delicate, souffle-like cakes. Meyer […]
Slow-Cooked Kale Omelettes
Sprouted Kitchen is one of my favorite blogs. Sara and Hugh won Saveur’s best blog for original recipes 2012. Their recipes are creative and healthy and I’m sure you will agree with me that Hugh’s photography is breathtaking. I knew the site would be a a great source for […]
Caprese Eggs Benedict
I’m taking a new twist on a traditional Italian staple, The Caprese Salad. This classic is simplicity at it’s best!!! Mild mozzarella, bright seasonal tomatoes and freshly picked basil are the perfect combination of summer flavors. Make it an appetizer…make it a salad….I’m makin’ it for breakfast!!! Leftover’s from your evening […]
Asparagus Ribbon Quiche
Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easter brunch, bridal shower or spring luncheon…..quiche never disappoints. Make the most of the available in season produce. Spring asparagus is markedly different with sweeter shoots and a tender texture. Using a vegetable peeler will eliminate the need to blanch the asparagus. Gruyere adds a […]
Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake
I have never made a cake with olive oil. I certainly have never made a cake with blood oranges. The combination of the two intrigued me. The rich herbal tones of olive oil and blood oranges with their crimson colored flesh and unique flavor profile result in a not-too-sweet, moist […]
Creme Brulee French Toast
When Scott was at Indiana University he would take us to his favorite spot on campus for brunch. Up Town Cafe was the inspiration for our newly adapted tradition…creme brulee french toast. From that first bite… I searched for a recipe to recreate that delicious experience. In the seven years […]
Pumpkin Bread French Toast with Bacon Brittle
O.K. so here’s the plan. The day after Thanksgiving when the house is still buzzing with relatives ….I am serving this for breakfast!!! Why you ask?? So they leave my leftovers alone! Status quo has been coffee, pumpkin pie………and then here we go…….. turkey sandwiches, cranberries, sweet potatoes, dressing and turnips! (You […]
Leftover BBQ Breakfast
Oooops! Just when I thought all the guests had left for the evening …..they didn’t. We woke up to the leftovers both in the people variety and food. I wasn’t planning on serving breakfast but quickly needed to whip something up. Not tons of options in the fridge but had […]