When July hands you hot weather, get up early and do all of your cooking before it heats up. Simple breakfast dishes like Morning Tater Tot Casserole make generous meals that can be served throughout the day with sides that dress it for every meal.
A strata using leftover waffles brings a bit of decadence to the brunch table - which is precisely what brunch is for! Round it out with fresh fruit and all the fixings and you will have a weekend morning meal worthy of the name brunch.
This stunning no bake cheesecake uses both cream cheese and chèvre to make a creamy lemon curd laced dessert with ribbons of blueberry sauce. It's a show stopper that takes less than an hour to put together. The hardest part will be giving it several hours to chill in the refrigerator.
Salad for breakfast? You bet, especially if it's brimming with bacon, blistered tomatoes, homemade croutons, a poached egg, and creamy hollandaise sauce! This morning meal that has it all will have you reaching for the salad tongs first thing in the day again and again.
Our busy lives don't have to mean skipping the most important meal of the day. In the first of a three part series on breakfasts on the run, get a healthy muffin recipe that's packed with everything you you need to start your day.
In a week known for over-indulgent dinners, finding a way to enjoy a festive breakfast without taxing your calorie budget for the day can be a challenge. However, we've got just the right blend of seasonal pumpkin and sweet chocolate chips in a tidy little package for you to enjoy!
Pumpkin waffles are easy to put together and help add an element of festivity to any weekend breakfast. Although this time of year inspires me to make large, fancy brunches featuring waffles like these, scones or muffins, egg dishes and bacon or sausage. Then, I don't eat for the rest of the day!
Just in time for the onset or cementing of the winter doldrums, a rich chowder featuring sweet corn, tender shrimp, and crispy bacon is here to remind you about some of winter's finest comfort food. So grab a bowl and find the warmest spot in the house!
When dessert is packed with lots of fruit and nuts, does it also count as health food? Either way, this gorgeous bundt cake is sure to be a hit after dinner, with tea in the afternoon, or alongside other goodies at a brunch buffet.
A chef winning a James Beard Award is like a scientist winning the Nobel Prize for research. It's a huge honor and I'm thrilled to share that a local chef, Chef Tory Miller of L'Etoile in Madison, has won this year's for the Midwest. Many congratulations to him and his dedicated team!
I often turn to muffins and specialty breads when it comes time to flex my baking muscles for breakfast. One of my goals for 2015 is to expand that repertoire to include more variety. In that spirit, I am tackling scones and finding out how very sweet scones can be.
As cooler weather settles in and pumpkin becomes a focus in everything from coffee to coffeecake, it's time to remember that it can also star in some amazing savory dishes. Just in time for the weekend, a fantastic curry featuring pumpkin and either venison or lean beef is ready to be enjoyed.
If you like quick bread, carrot cake, apple squares, or all of the above, get a slice of bread that brings those things together and does so while still being a healthy snack or start to your day.
When left to my own devices, I'll incorporate stone fruit into most meals this time of the year. So when I find myself in the possession of a bunch of greens and a need for lunch, these normally sweet-centric fruits become the stars of a savory salad.
Sometimes, oftentimes I'd argue, a tasty dinner is far more important than a pretty plate at the dinner table. With that in mind, get ready for a simple white chicken chili recipe that will have you reaching for seconds, if not a camera!
A whole lotta flavor in one flakey scone. Packed with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, cheese, and more, these scones are excellent with a generous drizzle of hot honey.
Spend Christmas morning unwrapping presents and enjoying delightful cherry cheese blintzes with your family. What a lovely way to combine a variety of cultural traditions into your holiday plans and offer a decadent treat at your holiday brunch with family and friends.
