Category: breakfast

How to Make Perfect Eggs in a Basket

Out of all the ways to prepare eggs, none are as playful as eggs in a basket. There’s just something magical about an egg cooked inside a piece of toast that can instantly brighten any morning. And did I mention they also taste really, really good? As simple as this dish is to make, there…


You’ll Want to Make Red Velvet Waffles for the Cream Cheese Glaze Alone

Whether you’re craving breakfast for dessert or dessert for breakfast, these impossibly fluffy red velvet waffles are sure to satisfy. The tangy cream cheese glaze perfectly complements the sweet waffles—drizzle it on top, or dunk the waffles in like donuts. Feel free to add other toppings as well, such as chocolate chips, berries, or walnuts….


For Plush Pancakes Every Time, Use Almond Flour

Almond flour pancakes are an excellent gluten-free alternative to the weekend morning favorite—just don’t think of them as a compromise! The almond flavor pairs beautifully with vanilla extract, and butter and sugar add plenty of richness. It’s a fun way to mix up the standard buttermilk stack. Benefits of Almond Flour Almond flour isn’t a…


Most of the ‘Cooking’ for This Breakfast Happens While You’re Asleep

If you think oatmeal comes in a packet, think again. They know about oatmeal in Ireland and Scotland, where whole-grain, steel-cut oats are popular. Yes, these slightly chewy oats take longer to cook than old-fashioned rolled oats (and way longer than instant oats in a packet), but the results are so much better. To shorten…


Homemade Granola Bars Will Power the Kids Through Class, After-School Activities, and More

As the kids head back to school, these chewy granola bars are great to have on your baking menu. It’s a perfect make-ahead snack and travels well. A quick note: Don’t use quick, instant, or extra-thick rolled oats in this recipe. Rolled oats (also called old-fashioned or regular oats) are whole oats that have been…


For Better French Toast, ‘Lose’ the Bread

Fans of sweet breakfasts will love this pain perdu—the French version of, well, French toast—with a crisp, buttery outside and rich, custardy interior. Pain perdu roughly translates to “lost bread” (lost meaning day-old or stale bread that may have been thrown away). Because it’s a bit drier than its fresh counterpart, slightly stale bread is…


This Cheesy Spinach Frittata Will Never Let You Down

Whether you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing brunch dish or a weeknight dinner that doesn’t require a trip to the store, a frittata is always the answer. The Italian egg dish is as simple as it is versatile, and will never let you down. While it’s tempting to fill a frittata with a whole hodgepodge…


6-Year-Old Insists on Ordering Own Food at Touchscreen Checkout—and the Results Are Priceless

A Virginia dad impressed social media users when his 6-year-old son insisted on ordering his own meal at a fast-food joint, using the touchscreen checkout all by himself. Like a “big boy,” young JP had to lump the consequences afterward—but the photos were hilarious. “We stopped for breakfast like any other morning but this particular day he…


The Family Table: Grandpa’s Famous, Fail-Proof Blueberry Pancakes

Submitted by Stephen A. Sands (aka Grampa Steve), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada “Are you going to make your blueberry pancakes, Grandpa?” That’s a familiar question when our family gathers together on Sundays or for special occasions. You might get the impression that the question is only asked at special events, when in fact, it has been requested whenever…


These Fluffy Pancakes Will Make You Flip

Pancakes are a blank canvas, so bring out your inner artist. You can work your magic at the table with maple syrup, honey, confectioners’ sugar, fresh fruit, or softened butter. Or you can cook your artistry right into the pancakes by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sliced bananas, or raspberries instead of the…