This version of soda bread is similar to a cross between the savory, unsweetened soda bread and a slightly sweet coffee cake. It’s dense and flavorful! Serve slices slathered in soft butter. INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cups of flour 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2...Read More
Just like Grandma used to make —these corn fritters are pan-fried until crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside! You can serve corn fritters as a side dish to fried chicken or fish or as a savory appetizer topped with a spoonful of sour cream, salsa, and chopped green onions. However,...Read More
Ina Garten knows a thing or two about making delicious brunches. This blueberry breakfast cake comes out beautifully each time, and is moist and tender, thanks to the ricotta cheese. This cake is good any time of day — breakfast, brunch, or even as an afternoon tea cake! INGREDIENTS: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room...Read More
Eggs Benedict is the ultimate brunch dish — toasted and buttered English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and finished with a silky hollandaise. And there are many variations on a theme — substitute the bacon with a slice of ham, a crab cake, or a piece of poached salmon; add a slice of tomato or...Read More
Bostock is an almond-flavored baked French toast, a favorite Parisienne breakfast with a cup of rich strong coffee. It’s lovely served for brunch — just add a fresh fruit salad. INGREDIENTS: Almond Syrup 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch salt Frangipane 2 tablespoons...Read More
French toast for a crowd can be tricky — but this baked dish makes it easy to serve a lot of guests using the same ingredients. Whether you’re preparing a holiday brunch for friends or making a big breakfast for your family, this make-ahead dish is perfect. Top and serve with warm strawberry sauce. INGREDIENTS:...Read More
Someone once gave me a large box of apples and I needed a way to use them up before they spoiled. I came up with this one morning and the kids loved it. I teach this recipe to middle-school cooking classes, and I enjoy hearing how the students use this dish at home. Sautéed apples...Read More
Making this basic, homemade granola is extremely simple and economical. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your own taste. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups organic quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup hulled sesame seeds 1/3 cup butter or vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 dash...Read More
This dish is a riff on a Mexican dish called “migas,” which is traditionally made with older corn tortillas. This one uses tortilla chips. You can use old stale ones and smaller broken bits in the bottom of the bag, but fresh chips work fine too. My son is not a fan of eggs, but...Read More
