Archive for the 'Breakfast / Brunch' Category

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 [...]

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If you believe you can’t make an omelet or you just want a change, try this. It’s delicious and no-fail. 4 eggs – separated 1/2 cup milk 1 Tbsp. flour Pinch of salt Pinch of sugar 2 Tbsp. butter Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks with the milk, flour, [...]

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Easy to make, better to eat. This is the perfect brunch. 1 loaf of Pepperidge Farm Brown Sugar or Cinnamon Swirl bread 10 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk or half-n-half or a combination of both 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 Tbs. butter, melted Preaheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 [...]

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Perfect to serve for any day for brunch, but especially colorful for Yuletide or Christmas morning. 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups grated provolone cheese 4 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk OR you can use half-n-half 1 heaping tsp. minced garlic 1/4 [...]

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What a gem these are. Either recipe you use – apple cider or buttermilk – will be great. You don’t even need a cookie or doughnut cutter! Surprise you family, friends, weekend guests, they will be appreciated. Enjoy! 8-9 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 cups apple cider OR buttermilk 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room [...]

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A truly great meal. Serve with good, thick toast, obviously the bacon, or perhaps heat up some sausage – improvise and eat! My mother likes fried bologna – whatever you like. This recipe is very forgiving and very versatile. Throw in the leftovers in your fridge – it’ll work! 1 lb. bacon or less – [...]

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Unusual but delicious way to make breakfast. And, it frees up the stove for bacon or whatever else you’ll be serving. 8 eggs 4 oz. room temperature cream cheese 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese 1 tsp. seasoned salt Ground black pepper to taste Crack eggs into a medium-large sized [...]

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Great on weekend mornings and holidays. 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. [...]

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At least twice a month we enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch. These eggs are on the menu quite a bit. 8 extra large eggs 1/4 cup (approximately) milk 1/4 cup crumbled Feta (I use Basil & Tomato) 1-2 Tbsp. butter Melt butter in a non-stick pan. Crack eggs into bowl and add milk; whisk to [...]

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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, [...]

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