TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Hot Breakfast The Day Before

Grab-and-go foods like breakfast bars and yogurt don’t make for a warm and hearty breakfast. Yet “warm and hearty” takes time—or does it? You can cook frittatas, omelets and scrambled eggs the night before and microwave them for seconds in the morning, putting a hot dish on the table in a minute. Steel-cut oatmeal and…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Hot Breakfast The Day Before”

TIP OF THE DAY: Red Caviar Bagel

[1] A special-occasion bagel with smoked salmon and caviar (photos © California Caviar Company). [2] A great breakfast with a great view.   For a special-occasion bagel, serve the bagel with affordable salmon caviar: It’s a no-brainer to put smoked salmon on a bagel. But how about salmon caviar? Try salmon caviar instead (or in…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Red Caviar Bagel”

TIP OF THE DAY: Berry Good Sauces

Strawberry, blueberry and raspberry toppings from BlackberryPatch.com. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Berry sauces—blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry—are becoming popular as pancake and waffle toppers. They’re a fruity alternative to maple syrup. But don’t stop there. The fruity sauces also enhance: • Blintzes and omelets • Breads (toast, biscuits, muffins, scones) • Fruit…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Berry Good Sauces”

TIP OF THE DAY: Egg-Cellent Snack

Boil, peel and place on a stick. Photo courtesy SXC. We love this snack idea from the American Egg Board: Eggs On A Stick. Place hard-cooked eggs on popsicle sticks and set up a lazy susan with toppings like salsa, flavored salts, hummus, your favorite dips and chopped herbs. It’s creative, healthy fun. In addition…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Egg-Cellent Snack”

MOTHER’S DAY: Stuffed Baked French Toast Recipe

Baked stuffed French toast is a treat for any occasion. Photo courtesy Zabars.com. If your Mother’s Day celebration is a brunch and you’ve already made plans, save this recipe for the next special occasion. Everyone else: Take a close look at this Stuffed French Toast recipe from Andrea Watman, creative director of Zabar’s in New…
Continue reading “MOTHER’S DAY: Stuffed Baked French Toast Recipe”