Caramel French Toast

Yet another French toast recipe; this is rich, and delicious. What can I say? I absolutely love a family or friends get together at Brunch! This is very rich, so one”sandwich” can be cut diagonally for each person. However, a hearty appetite will appreciate the full square. I hope you enjoy!
1 cup, firmly packed, […]

Oven Eggs

A truly great Sunday morning or weeknight meal. Have some good, thick toast, obviously the bacon, or perhaps heat up Banquet brand sausage, or Jimmy Dean sausage - improvise and eat up! My mother likes fried bologna - whatever you like. This recipe is very forgiving and very versatile. Throw in the leftovers in your […]

Baked Apple French Toast

**Updated Recipe for Mother’s Day**
Just the name makes my mouth water. You can partially assemble this the night before; either way, it should have at least a 4-hour refrigeration. And, feel free to substitute fresh pears or plums for the apples.
1 loaf French Bread, cut into thin slices
3 eggs
3 cups milk or half-n-half
2 tsp. pure […]

Scrambled Eggs With Croutons

This is an old German recipe that is sure to please every ethnicity.
2 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, diced
1 cup cubed bread or large-sized seasoned croutons
4 extra large eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 Tbsp. minced chives - optional
Melt the butter in a skillet over med heat. Saute the onion and the bread […]

Ricotta Waffles

What? Yup, these are a ricotta cheese based waffle and are they delicious! We sometimes have them for dinners as a nice change so I usually have to double the recipe.

4 Tbsp. butter
1 3/4 cup flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
Pinch of […]

Griddlecakes - Pancakes

I’ve never been much of a pancake eater but I realized it’s because those “instant” mixes just don’t measure up to a homemade version. This recipe is very easy, these are staple ingredients you probably have in your cupboards and taste so much better than a box or easy pour carton. See *Notes at the […]

Company Breakfast (a.k.a. Holiday Casserole)

Great on any morning, especially any holiday. This makes a good-sized casserole, so halve it if needed. Your guests may possibly stay longer after tasting.

1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 Tbsp. butter
12 slices white or egg-type bread
1/2 lb. pre-cooked deli type ham - diced
1 lb. bacon
1-1/2 lb. Swiss cheese - […]

Quiche

Not just a retro thing. Best eaten the same day it’s made.

1 pre-baked pie shell (homemade or store-bought is fine, too)

4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
3 extra large eggs
1 cup half-n-half
1/2 grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg

Pre-bake the pie shell at 350 degrees, take out of oven, then turn up […]

French Toast

Good old American French Toast. This makes about 8 pieces of toast. Enjoy it with your choice of toppings - we use warmed maple syrup - or we eat it plain. Goes great with hot coffee.

4 extra large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. sugar
8 pieces good sturdy white bread, or egg-type […]

Home Fries

Who says they’re only for breakfast? Use ‘em instead of baked or mashed, your family will be thrilled. The trick is to parboil the potatoes first, then they pan-fry so much better.

About 6 med-sized potatoes, peeled & cut into slices or chunks
1/2 a green pepper, chopped
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, peeled & diced
2 cloves […]

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