Making your own yogurt at home is extremely easy, but more importantly, it’s so much better than store bought. While we were living in Italy, we ate a tremendous amount of yogurt. European grocery stores have more yogurt varieties than we could even comprehend! It was fun trying out so many different types and flavors….
Breakfast
Pecan Sticky Buns
Christmas breakfast is my favorite breakfast of the entire year. It is joyful, festive, laughter-filled, and of course-delicious. It is a tradition in my family that we all go to my parents’ house for Christmas brunch and to exchange gifts between the “secret” names that were drawn. We usually do pretty well at keeping our…
Zeppole
Fried dough. It sounds so plain and mundane, but when you think about it–the possibilities are endless. Countless regions around the world have their own versions of fried dough that are part of their culinary heritage. Beignets in New Orleans. Churros in Mexico. Sufganiya are enjoyed in Israel and around the world in celebration of Hanukkah. Bomboloni…
Cherry Almond Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is so pretty that it doesn’t seem overly un-dainty to eat several helpings of it in one sitting, right? This recipe for Cherry Almond Coffee Cake is my twist on the version that is made by my family’s favorite local bakery. (I may or may not have one of theirs sitting in front of me…
Savory Bacon and Cheddar Scones
Pastries of any kind are my favorite thing to make, eat, and share. As far as scones go, the sweet variety are my go-to, but this time I thought I’d try a savory version. (Although let’s not forget about Double-Glazed Pumpkin Spice Scones.) I loved the combination of the cheddar, saltiness of the bacon, and the…
Blueberry French Toast Bake
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it doesn’t need to be the most complicated. I love fruit with my breakfast, especially if it’s baked right in. This Blueberry French Toast Bake combines the juiciness of fresh blueberries with the cinnamon-sugar goodness of French Toast. A perfect start to the day.
Homemade Pop Tarts
Before I tell you how amazing these Homemade Pop Tarts are and how you’ll never want to buy store-bought again, let me make one thing clear: These are not a copycat version of Pop Tarts. They are what a Pop Tart should be. They’re not at all difficult to make either, and with endless possibilities…
Rhubarb Raspberry Jam
Rhubarb isn’t something I have used much in the past. I’ve had strawberry rhubarb pie here and there, but other than that, not much else. I never really found it very enticing. For some reason this year I knew I definitely wanted to find a way to enjoy rhubarb at home. David Lebovitz, who can do…
Deep-Dish Quiche Lorraine
Now this is my kind of breakfast-for-dinner. Quiche Lorraine may sound lady-like, but this deep-dish version is fit for even the hungriest fella in your life. My Hubby loved it. He even brought leftovers to work for his lunch, and determined that the recipe should have a more manly name since everyone was asking what…
Eggs Benedict, Two Ways: Traditional and Caprese
A couple of months ago, Hubby and I had a nice weekend getaway to Chicago planned to celebrate his birthday. On our way out of town, we stopped at a popular Canadian-based coffee chain for a snack before catching the train. Unfortunately one of the employees at the coffee shop saw fit to steal my…