Archive for the 'Breakfast / Brunch' Category

This is a puffed-up oven pancake.  It extends and puffs high and then collapses.  Pour on maple syrup, jellies, jams etc., if you wish.
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6 extra large or 7 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 Tbsp. melted butter
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees and take out large ovenproof skillet (I use [...]

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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 [...]

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An interesting twist on French Toast. Kids love it and I’ve seen an adult or two ask for seconds. Wow the folks you cook for with this version.

About 8 slices of Challah or any egg bread
1/2 cup half-n-half
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
4 extra large eggs, beaten lightly
4 cups of crushed cornflakes - [...]

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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 temp
4 large eggs
2 tsp. [...]

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Very comforting nursery food.  When I wanna curl up on the couch and pamper myself, this is what I eat while watching a romantic comedy or (gasp!) a horror flick!
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 tsp. kosher salt
Place rice in a sieve to rinse under cold water then let drain. Place the drained rice, 6 [...]

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This needs to be made the night before and left to set in the fridge overnight.
1 loaf of French bread or 6 croissants
3 cups milk
6 large eggs
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cold butter, diced
Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Trim ends of bread loaf and cut diagonally into [...]

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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, salt and sugar. Beat the whites until [...]

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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 microwaveable bowl, beat with a whisk, then [...]

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

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Not just a retro thing. Best eaten the same day it’s made.
1 pre-baked pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
3 extra large eggs
1 cup half-n-half
1/2 grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. black pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
Pre-bake the pie shell at 350 degrees, take out of [...]

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