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Archive of posts filed under the Brunch/ Breakfast category.

French Toast Strata

This is simply DIVINE!  The beauty of this is that it isn’t a sweet dish at all.  Your guests have the option of topping it with the delicious apple cider syrup.  The bigger beauty is that it can be made the night before, allowing extra time with your guests the morning of your get together….I [...]

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BLT Crepes

WHAT?  A BLT Crepe?  Why not.  Here we have all the makings of a BLT stuffed into a delicate crepe.  All the flavors melded together in perfect harmony.  Let me tell ‘ya, these were a huge hit at the last brunch I did, not one was left. First we need to make our crepes.  Mix [...]

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Clean Eating/Huevos Rancheros Scramble

Yummy!  Can you believe all this flavor for a whopping 14 grams of protein and 145 calories.  Breakfast has just become my most favorite meal of the day. This is obviously not a traditional huevos rancheros style breakfast, but it is much healthier. No eggs were harmed in this recipe….I promise.  Well, not these eggs [...]

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Not another Fruit Bowl!!

Next time someone asks you to bring fruit to a bbq or party, mix it up a little and live on the wild side. Skewer the nectar of the gods. Couldn’t you just see this at your next Hawaiian party or Luau….it would even make a beautiful center piece. The only fruit you really need [...]

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Mushroom & Gruyere Quiche

This was spectacular.  I really enjoyed how there were “layers” of flavor in this quiche.  Not only were there layers of flavors, but actual layers of total goodness. After I pre-baked the pie shell I placed the mushrooms on the bottom, cheese in the middle and the egg and cream on top.  If you enjoy [...]

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Heavenly Banana Bread

Banana bread.  Doesn’t this just remind you of nothin’ but lovin’ from the oven?  I will tell you that this is truly the best banana bread I have ever had.  I have gone through my share of different recipes for a good banana bread, but this one beats them all.  My neighbor and good friend, [...]

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Vanilla Scones and a Flop in the kitchen!

Well, things don’t always go as planned in the kitchen. Sometimes cooking is kind of like having a bad hair day.  You know it can be fixed. You see, I just adore those delicious little mini vanilla scones that Starbucks sells, so I thought I’d give it a go….let me show you what happened. First [...]

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Bacon, Egg and Spinach Salad

This is a fun salad to put together for any brunch table.  It almost makes a little statement with those bright green leaves and brilliant white eggs next to each other. I always have a hard time trying to figure out what greens to serve for brunch and this one is perfect. Who doesn’t love [...]

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Mini Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These delectable little bites are reminiscent of the traditional banana bread, but topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and a banana disc coated with brown sugar and butter. These are perfect for a light dessert, or leave off the frosting and serve them for breakfast.  They’re the perfect size to pack in your kid’s [...]

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Asparagus, Bacon and Gruyere Quiche

This quiche is the very essence of spring.  Delicious asparagus and fresh tomatoes all encased in creamy goodness. Quiches are such a flexible food.  They can easily go from a breakfast or brunch food to a light evening meal paired with a salad.  This quiche was fun to garnish with asparagus spears and fresh tomatoes.  [...]

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