Another small pleasure in life… a slow going Sunday morning, coffee brewing and all the time in the world to make an incredible breakfast. This Country French Omelet is perfect for brisk mornings. The kind of morning when you need a hot breakfast to warm your insides. With the crunchy potatoes and savory bacon, this [Read More…]
Blueberry Cinnamon French Toast
It’s the beginning of a lazy Sunday morning. The sun blankets a warm glow on your backyard. Birds are chirping. It’s the perfect morning for… french toast!!! I believe wholeheartedly that blueberries and cinnamon are meant to be together. Soul mates from culinary heaven. I made this french toast last Sunday, and while it looks quite fancy [Read More…]
The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg
This is a simple recipe, but it’s a staple. Follow this technique and you’ll have the perfect hard-boiled egg every time! For me, the perfect hard boiled egg has a moist yolk that’s a little orangey (cooked, but definitely not dry). And once peeled and sliced, it’s topped off by a sprinkle of salt. Yum. [Read More…]
Sweet Honey Corn Muffins
You know a good corn muffin in the first bite. The perfect balance of sweet and grainy cornmeal, with a sticky top. I was thrilled to come across this recipe from the Neely’s. Although corn muffins are fantastic for breakfast, toasted with a smear of butter or for dinner alongside pulled pork. This is what [Read More…]
Simple Yogurt Parfait
A simple, yet delicious breakfast or snack: layered Greek yogurt with crunchy granola and fresh berries. And lucky me, I had just enough yogurt to pull this together, plus a few strawberries and a whole package of Trader Joe’s Blueberry Muesli. Use this recipe as inspiration for your own yogurt parfait! Here are some ideas: [Read More…]
Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Sign me up! If you want to compare these to something, think of them like homemade granola bars shaped like cookies. Similar to my Homemade Cranberry Nuts Granola Bars, these will also keep you full for a couple of hours. They were my saving grace this past week at work. Usually I [Read More…]
Open-Faced Veggie Omelette Wrap
An omelette wrap that’s perfect for breakfast or dinner! Don’t you love how a sunny-side up egg looks (pictured below)? It’s so photogenic. You sexy egg, you. Originally I was going to make this a rolled up wrap, butttt I had too many veggies to get it closed. So, whether it’s a real dish or not, [Read More…]
Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola Bars
Making your own granola bars isn’t that hard – toss your store bought bars aside, and get to the kitchen! These cranberry nut granola bars are slightly sweet, with chunks of berries and your favorite nuts throughout (I used walnuts and almonds). I’ve been eating these granola bars all week, including some of my friends [Read More…]
Turkey Bacon Cornbread Muffins
Sweet and savory corn muffins that are ready in a synch. Every time I bake corn muffins, it reminds me of summer. And in this mid-February dreary New Jersey weather, I can use a taste of it. I have a permanent chill in my bones from December through March. Your kitchen will smell heavenly with all the [Read More…]
Chai Spiced French Toast
It’s the weekend. You deserve more than a bowl of cereal or oatmeal. Forget the English muffin, egg whites or dry toast; put aside the granola bar and yogurt cup. With hints of cardamom, vanilla and cinnamon, this chai spiced french toast will make your house smell like an autumn candle. Absolutely amazing. Pour yourself a [Read More…]
5-Minute Homemade Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
I love having oatmeal for breakfast, especially if I’m making breakfast just for myself. Pair it with a cup of tea and a cozy couch to curl up in, while flicking through the morning news, and that’s a perfect morning for me. Although I love the Trader Joe’s oatmeal (blueberry, to be exact!), there’s something [Read More…]
Vanilla Greek Yogurt with Fresh Strawberries & Cinnamon
This was never meant to be a blog post, just part of my work lunch! But with strawberries on sale this week, I’m already on my second container and LOVING the yogurt I’m making! It’s so delicious, I’m obsessed! So far I’ve had this for breakfast, but also as a mid-afternoon snack. The sweet strawberries are [Read More…]
Homemade Cherry-Nut Granola
I’m all for semi-homemade and store bought items to make life easier, but there are just certain foods you don’t buy. Personally, I’d add anything baked or pre-mixed to that list purely out of my love of baking. However, tonight we’re talking about homemade granola. Let’s be honest here – if you go down the [Read More…]
Blueberriest Crumble Muffins
Holy cow, these muffins are AMAZING! Hands down, the best muffin recipe I have ever made in my entire life. Because it’s October and a pint of blueberries cost $3.99, I used a package of frozen blueberries for less and double the berries. Honestly, you really would never know the difference and my wallet is [Read More…]
Homemade Applesauce
This recipe stems from my third-most-favorite-day out of the year: Apple & Pumpkin Picking Day. One that starts off walking through apple orchard paths en route to the reddest and most pickable apples. We sample apples with juicy bites, handing said apples to the nearest family member with a full mouth and mumbling, “Try THIS [Read More…]
Blueberry & Blackberry Ricotta Muffins
Did you know that adding ricotta to muffins makes them super moist? Neither did I until I experimented with this recipe! Grab two pints of berries and get to the kitchen to bake these delicious muffins! These Blueberry & Blackberry Ricotta Muffins store for 1-2 weeks in the fridge and are delicious warmed up in [Read More…]