INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons milk 4 teaspoons sugar Apricot jam 24 fresh apricots 12 slices brioche bread 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk Vegetable oil METHOD: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, cream cheese, vanilla and almond...Read More

Make-ahead French toast is a great time saver for brunch! Use extra thick-cut Texas egg bread, if you can find it. Otherwise, use challah or brioche and slice the bread yourself. INGREDIENTS: Butter (for greasing large baking pan) 8 1-inch-thick egg bread slices 2 cups half and half 6 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Vegetable oil 2 cups fresh blueberries Powdered sugar, if desired Butter and maple syrup, for serving METHOD: Heat the oven...Read More

Serve granola with milk, milk substitute, or the delicious pourable Swiss yogurt from Schoch Dairy topped with fresh or dried fruit. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup of mix-ins: pepitas, raw sunflower seeds, flax seed, puffed brown rice, etc.* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon...Read More

Having a baking mix on hand is one of the best time savers for busy families when it comes to breakfast. Store the mix in a 4-quart plastic container with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dark, dry place. Stir in sugar to taste and liquid ingredients right before cooking. INGREDIENTS: 10 cups flour 1/4...Read More

Frittata can be served either warm or cold. It is great as part of a picnic lunch, a potluck brunch, or served with a little warm French bread for dinner. Frittata is one of the best ways to use up leftover vegetables. Double the recipe and use a 9 x 13-inch pan if you are...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch (roughly 1 ¼ pounds) medium asparagus Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/1/2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces oyster mushrooms (or buttons) sliced or broken into 1/2-inch bits 1 small brown onion, peeled and cut into medium dice 1/2 loaf of bread such as French, francese, or ciabatta, crust...Read More

This is a wonderful, flavorful dish to serve for brunch or a light dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly 2 medium potatoes, diced 12 eggs 3/4 cup half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, diced 12 extra-large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed or fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 lb. smoked salmon, chopped 6 scallions, chopped, white and tops 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zes...Read More

INGREDIENTS: For the cake: 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 ounces) 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 1 1/2 cups) l cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking...Read More