Category: breakfast

German Pancakes

View the print-ready version of this recipe. German Pancakes was one of my favorite breakfasts growing up, and I’ve loved watching it become one of my kids’ favorite breakfasts now. They love how the german pancakes puff up in the pan while they cook in the oven. Top them with powdered sugar and syrup and…


Maple-Cinnamon Waffle French Toast

Nine out of ten days I’ve got milk, bread, and eggs in my kitchen, and lucky for me, this recipe, which combines two breakfast favorites, is one of my kids’ most requested. Their idea of the perfect breakfast is two pieces of this waffle French toast, a handful of fresh strawberries, and maple syrup or…


A Breakfast That Looks and Tastes This Good Is Worth an Early Wake-Up Time

This delicious frittata is loaded with a medley of colorful vegetables. Start cooking the vegetables on the stove and finish them up in the oven with the egg mixture. To serve, top with avocado slices, grape tomatoes and a touch of sriracha. Rainbow Frittata Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients…


A Recipe for Mom

My mom adores breakfast in bed. Who doesn’t? In fact, she’s got a pretty sweet situation with my father prepping her coffee and bringing in the paper nearly every morning. After 30 years at a job where she had to burst into action at a very early hour, she relishes her mornings of moving a…


Turn Chip Crumbs Into Savory Breakfast Casserole

Migas is a crumby dish. Literally. The word means “crumbs” in Spanish. It’s also an Iberian recipe that was once popular with hunters and mountain people in southern Spain and Portugal. From there, it made its way to Mexico and Texas, taking on a new variation wherever it took hold. Migas is a method as…


Dark Chocolate Granola

This bittersweet dark chocolate granola makes for a decadent breakfast, especially when paired with homemade yogurt. Maple syrup gives the granola a subtle sweetness, while cocoa butter and cacao give it a rich chocolatey flavor balanced by the warmth of cinnamon and cloves. Makes about 8 servings 1 1/2 cups sprouted rolled oats 1 cup…


The First Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression

Just as they will the common cold, a majority of people will experience depression at some point in their lifetimes. While depression is uncomfortable, there are some things that people can do in the morning to reduce symptoms. Soak Yourself in Sunlight Sunlight exposure is a great way to start one’s day. Not only can…


Perfect Steel-Cut Oats

By Chef Nick Wisman Exceptionally creamy and delicious, steel-cut oats are a great way to change up your morning oatmeal routine. Oats are rich in many of the B vitamins that work to reduce inflammation in the brain, potentially preserving your memory. Besides, oats are naturally gluten-free, are low in fat, high in protein and have…


Back to Banana Basics

Are you in the mood for a prepackaged healthy snack? Or how about a slice of quick bread to accompany your morning cup of coffee? Look no further than the ubiquitous banana. Bananas are naturally sweet and nutritious, high in fiber, and rich in potassium, magnesium, and B and C vitamins. Best of all, bananas…


How Circadian Rhythms Affect Blood Sugar Levels

The same meal eaten at the wrong time of day can double blood sugars. We’ve known for more than a half century now that our “glucose tolerance” declines as the day goes on––meaning the ability of your body to keep blood sugars under control. If you hook yourself up to an IV, and just drip…