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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Not what you think. These eggs are hard-boiled first, sliced, placed on thick country white or sourdough bread with cheese then grilled, or pan fried. For 2 sandwiches: 4 pieces country white or sourdough bread 2 peeled, hard boiled eggs – sliced Fresh black pepper 2-3 Tbsp. butter – room temp so you can spread [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]