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
These memorable baked pears were served at a now-closed bed and breakfast called The Elms in Napa Valley. They were presented as the first course while we waited for the breakfast main dish to be served. The B & B owner was gracious enough to share this simple recipe with me. This is one of...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
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup boiling water 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons melted cooled unsalted butter, plus additional butter METHOD: Bring 1 cup of water to...Read More
Serve these delicious corn cakes with maple syrup. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup water 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (one ear of corn) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons melted cooled unsalted butter, plus...Read More
Shirred eggs is not a dish you see often on menus. This dish is usually referred to by its French name, ouefs en cocotte, which simply translated means “eggs baked in a ramekin.” Hidden underneath a layer of softly cooked egg, cream, and butter are savory surprises of your choosing. You can add bits of...Read More
Waffles are a special Sunday morning breakfast treat topped with fresh fruit. In the fall and winter months, sauté apples with a little butter, brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon for a warm topping for the waffles and garnish with toasted pecans. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda...Read More
Fluffy fresh ricotta and tangy lemon zest are a perfect pairing when swirled into an airy pancake. Topped with a dollop of creamy lemon curd and fresh raspberries — what could be better? INGREDIENTS : 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (divided) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus...Read More