Category: Breakfast & Brunch

TIP OF THE DAY: Special Waffles For Mother’s Day (Cheesecake, Key Lime & Much More)

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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were waffle days in our home, along with birthdays and other special occasions. That’s when Mom would pull out the waffle iron and whisk together the flour, baking powder, butter, eggs and milk butter. We ate them with a pat of butter and maple syrup brought back from Nana’s visits…
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Healthy Toppings For A Fun, Delicious Bagel Buffet

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[1] Bagel topping ideas from Arla, which makes delicious flavored cream cheeses including Herbs & Spices, Natural, Natural Light and Pineapple, with seasonal specialties (photos © Arla). [2] Fruit on bagels? Sure…and you can put it on raisin bagels for a double fruit hit. [3] A stylish color match of fruits and veggies. [4] This…
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Fried Egg Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe & Quesadilla History

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We don’t know what Chef Ingrid Hoffmann is making for Cinco de Mayo, but we’re breakfasting on our adaptation of her Fried Egg Quesadillas. A simple Mexican snack food. A basic Quesadilla is a Mexican snack food: a turnover (photo #1) made with an uncooked tortilla and a variety of fillings—beans, cheese, meats, potatoes, then…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gourmet Chilaquiles & The History Of Chilaquiles

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Instead of Huevos Rancheros on Cinco de Mayo, how about gourmet chilaquiles (chee-la-KEE-lace)? While there are numerous regional variations of this traditional Mexican breakfast or brunch dish, the basic recipe tops quartered, fried corn tortillas with salsa or mole sauce, and crowned with fried eggs. Pulled chicken can be added; the dish is topped with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Hold The Hollandaise, Grab The Skyr

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[1] Nordic “Eggs Benedict” with skyr “hollandaise” sauce. [2] A bowl of plain skyr. You’ll also find it in vanilla and fruit flavors. [3] A container of plain skyr. [4] Don’t want the bread? Here’s another eggs and smoked salmon recipe with skyr. (all photos courtesy Icelandic Provisions).   April 16th is National Eggs Benedict…
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