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Archive of posts filed under the Brunch/ Breakfast category.

Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins

I’ve got music on my brain today…..(Pretend you are listening to Carly Simon sing Jesse)……Oh mama, say a prayer for me, pumpkin and cream cheese muffins sure do go down easy……Oh mama, I sure do need milk with these and mama, do my thighs really look big after eating these,  oh don’t let them near [...]

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Starbucks Pumpkin Scones with Maple Frosting

The first time I had a pumpkin scone at Starbucks I knew I had to make them mine!!  I just knew I had to make THEM!  I scoured the internet and low and behold I found a Starbucks copycat recipe!  In my most humble opinion I think these are much better.  The ones purchased from [...]

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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins with Walnut Streusel Topping

These muffins are full of flavor and extremely moist.  I love how the streusel topping is nice and crunchy and keeps in the moistness of these devilishly good muffins. I guess it is the whole wheat flour that makes the muffin a little more dense, but still having a nice texture to it.  Actually, my [...]

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Spinach, Mushroom, Tomato and Cheese Strata

Here is another delicious breakfast strata.  Instead of using the prosciutto and pesto, I used sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms.  This is perfect for the brunch table and hearty enough to serve to your girlfriends in the evening, paired with a nice big green salad.  Your vegetarian friends will love you for making it meatless.  [...]

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Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup

This is a great little recipe to serve at a brunch.  It is easy and tasty and looks pretty darn impressive, too. Just don’t tell anyone, but it is crazy easy to put together.  Who doesn’t like a dish you can throw together the night before and pop it into the oven before your guests [...]

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Amazing Maple and Pecan Scones

I absolutely LOVE maple and pecans together.  They just seem to have a natural affinity for each other.  These flavors together remind me so much of this time of year. They are quite easy to make.  Just add your dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Here is where your maple flavor comes in.  I [...]

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Zucchini Banana Bread

I am doing it again.  I am like a bad mother ignoring her favorite child.   But here I am, back with another delicious and incredibly moist zucchini banana bread. For all  you gardners out there, you will like this recipe for all of your zucchini.  This one has a little twist with the bananas in [...]

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bake

Wow, it sure has been a while since I have posted anything! Summer vacation, kids going back to school…..okay, who am I kidding.  I just got lazy.  The end. But I am baaaack!  I am going to start off with a very easy and surprisingly delicious little dessert.  My sister, Denise, made this for me [...]

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Sweet Cream Dip for Strawberries

Only three ingredients to achieve this sweet and tart cream combination.  Your results will be spectacular and your guests will be impressed with this one. Best of all, it is very easy; which will allow you more time with your guests. More time to hear all the compliments you will be receiving with this easy [...]

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Feta, Spinach and Sausage Frittata Squares

These are perfect little bites for a cocktail party.  If you would like to serve them at a brunch, just cut the squares a little bigger. I especially like this recipe because if you have anyone needing to stay away of gluten, this is the perfect dish to serve. It is really just nothing short [...]

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