This is a delectable brunch dish or main course for a light dinner. INGREDIENTS: 3 extra large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 cup fresh lump crab meat 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, grated 1/2 cup green onions, chopped...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Canadian bacon, diced* 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brandy 1 1/2 cups Jarlsberg Swiss cheese, grated 1 cup heavy cream 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sour cream 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Dash nutmeg Additional 2 tablespoons butter Fresh parsley, if desired 1 recipe Pate Brisee (below)...Read More

“This is one of my family’s favorite brunch dishes.” ~ Catherine Barr INGREDIENTS: 4 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped 4 cups cauliflower, coarsely chopped 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup onions, chopped 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste. METHOD: Preheat oven to 325°F. Steam...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 4 ounces cream cheese 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and trimmed or 1 package(10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup grated Swiss cheese (4 ounces) 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk 10 slices...Read More

Here’s a way to jazz up the usual bacon served at breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound Corralitos thick sliced bacon METHOD: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a broiler rack with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Lightly coat...Read More

Crêpes are a French classic and are delicious for Sunday brunch or served for dinner with a salad. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cups dairy sour cream 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets, cooked and drained 2 cups chopped cooked...Read More

Originally inspired by Bradley Ogden’s luscious breakfast at Campton Place in San Francisco, this brunch dish is perfect to serve weekend guests late on a Sunday morning. INGREDIENTS: 8 slices Canadian bacon 4 Orange Scones (recipe follows) 8 eggs 2 cups Orange Hollandaise (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves METHOD: Sauté the Canadian bacon...Read More

This makes a nice breakfast or brunch alternative to eggs and bacon. With a small salad it is a light lunch that is filling and full of flavor. The recipe uses Wasa brand Light Rye Crispbreads, but other crackers such as Akmak or toasted slices of dense rye bread will work.  Adjust volumes according to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Butter Cake and Crumb Topping 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into chunks 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sour cream 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream Cheese Filling 1 – 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature...Read More

When your schedule doesn’t allow for making fresh cinnamon rolls, this coffee cake is the next best thing. INGREDIENTS: CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, melted TOPPING 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown...Read More