So Here’s the Deal with These Cheese Potato Pancakes… You know those recipes that just stick with you? For me, it’s these crispy cheese potato pancakes with onion. The first time I made them was a total accident—I’d run out of bread for dinner, and the only things left in my kitchen were potatoes, a…
Let Me Tell You About This Banana Bread You know when you buy bananas, absolutely certain you’ll eat one every day, and then—suddenly—they’re spattered brown and threatening to collect fruit flies? (Or is that just me?) Well, that’s when this super moist banana bread with melty chocolate chips comes to the rescue, and honestly, I’ve…
Ever Try Cucumber Toast? It’s Not Just For Brunch, Buddy Oh, wow. Okay, so let me just say, I never thought I’d become the kind of person who craves cucumber toast, but here we are. Sometimes on a hot summer afternoon (or, honestly, when I’ve run out of patience for fancy recipes), I whip this…
Why I Can’t Stop Making Martha Stewart’s Oven-Baked French Toast Confession time: this French toast is the only brunch recipe I’ve made three weeks in a row that did NOT receive any complaints from my peanut gallery (aka, the kids and my husband who thinks he’s a brunch snob now). The first time I whipped…
The Time I Finally Got My Eggs Right (Thanks Oprah!) Alright, let me set the scene. It was a Saturday, rain pouring and me standing in the kitchen in my mismatched pajamas, trying (yet again) not to murder a bowl of eggs. I used to think scrambled eggs were easy-peasy—until I landed on Oprah’s 4-ingredient…
Let’s Talk About Cozy: Why I Bake These Cinnamon Rolls Every Fall If I had a dollar for every pumpkin spice thing I made in October, well, I’d have at least enough for a medium latte. But honestly, these pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls aren’t just some Pinterest-fueled whim; I’ve been making them ever since my…
Let Me Tell You About This Apple Cider Donut Cake… You ever get a whiff of apple cider donuts and instantly remember the fairgrounds, or maybe I’m just overly sentimental about fried dough and hayrides. Last fall, after yet another rainy orchard trip with my kids (why is it always muddy?), I tried making this…
If You Need a Dinner that’s Fast AND Fancy… This Is It! Alright, so let me tell you about the time I first threw together my ‘Protein Power Bowl with Steak, Avocado & Over-Easy Eggs.’ It actually started because I had this random leftover steak (from a BBQ that turned into a neighborhood grill party—long…
So Here’s the Scoop on My Maple Pecan Granola Clusters Okay, picture this: it’s one of those blustery, chilly mornings, my hair’s doing its own wild thing (you know the look), and the only thing that gets me out of bed is the promise of something tasty—and crunchy. Enter my homemade maple pecan granola clusters….
Hey there! So, Mother’s Day is coming up, and I’ve got this killer quiche recipe that’s perfect for brunch. Picture this: a sunny morning with a table filled with delicious dishes, and right in the center, my Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch Quiche with Spinach & Feta. I remember the first time I made it, I…