Tag: breakfast

Ready‑made oatmeal packets are everywhere, but why pay extra for the illusion of convenience when you can make your own mix at home for less money and real convenience? A homemade base gives you full control over the ingredients, flavor, nutrition, and texture — and this is my favorite...

Crispy edges, fluffy centers, and a warm cinnamon‑vanilla aroma — these sourdough discard waffles are the perfect way to turn your discard into a breakfast worth lingering over. They get a triple hit of tang from the discard, buttermilk, and yogurt, making them the ideal canvas for sweet toppings,...

Back in mid-January, when I kicked off this pumpkin-baking adventure with my Pumpkin Brioche, I mentioned that my earliest experience with pumpkin bread was the quick bread my mother made. Since I had just enough pumpkin purée for one more pumpkin recipe, it felt very apropos to wrap up...

If you still have a bit of pumpkin purée tucked away in your freezer – or maybe a lonely can hiding in the back of your pantry – I have just the recipe for you: this magical Pumpkin Ricotta Breakfast Bundt. We all know that cake for breakfast is...

A warm cinnamon roll is undeniably magnificent – but one that’s made with pillowy soft pumpkin brioche, layered with more pumpkin, warm spices, caramel, toffee and pecan and topped off with a generous drizzle of maple-cinnamon cream cheese glaze is on an entirely different level. I know I’ve been...

Every year, in the fall, we take the kids to one of the local pumpkin patches. We spend a fun day participating in the various activities and usually finish off the day picking fresh pumpkins to bring home. The kids choose theirs with an eye to decoration or carving,...

If you are a fan of cinnamon rolls, king cake, Swedish tea rings, babka or any other variant of soft yeasted bread wrapped around a sweet filling, this recipe is definitely for you. The soft, fluffy, tender bread starts with a super quick, no-knead dough and the recipe is...

I know that for many people, apples and spice are inextricably linked to fall – and I really can’t argue with that since apples do come into season in the fall – but for me apples and spice are a year round favorite flavor and comfort food combination. One...

With it being Mother’s day this weekend, I wanted to share this recipe for my blueberry cheesecake French toast casserole a bit earlier than my usual Sunday evening time frame. If anyone is planning a special breakfast or brunch for mom this weekend, this dish would make an excellent...

As much as I enjoy food, cooking and baking, I’m not the biggest fan of grocery shopping. Even before Covid, I availed myself of pick up and delivery options whenever and wherever possible. While there were definitely some issues and hiccups early on, over the years the services have...