Breakfast Recipes & Ideas
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Instantly Upgrade Basic Muffin Mix with Candied Nuts
You know that bag of candied nuts you keep handy in the pantry for when friends pop over? They’re also a sweet and crunchy mix-in for your next batch of muffins. We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and giving it a sweet boost with a big crunchy bite from candied nuts. Pick your favorite variety — pecans, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, even a blend. This is the muffin mix-in that curbs your sweet tooth and really gives you something to chew on.
May 1, 2019
Mix Up Basic Muffins with Sliced Banana and Pecans
This instant upgrade pulls big inspiration from the beloved classic to help you make the simplest banana-nut muffins ever. We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and giving it a boost of sweet sliced banana and chopped pecans. These two ingredients are all you need to take your basic muffin mix to the next level for breakfast. Get the recipe: How To Make Muffins: The Simplest, Easiest Method Prepare the batter for basic muffins.
May 1, 2019
Instantly Upgrade Basic Muffin Mix with Dried Cherries and Mango
If you love the sweet, chewy bite of dried fruit, don’t just reserve it for granola and trail mix. This is the simple pantry mix-in to get your fix of fruit-filled muffins. We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and giving it a fruity boost from the pantry with a duo of dried cherries and dried mango. This sweet and tart duo lends a little extra oompf to otherwise basic muffins.
May 1, 2019
Instantly Upgrade Basic Muffin Mix with Shredded Cheddar and Jalapeños
If you tend to go for savory over sweet and like to spice things up, this is the two-ingredient muffin upgrade for you. We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and giving it a savory, cheesy spin and a tangy kick from pickled jalapeños. Using canned peppers gives these muffins a tamer heat, not to mention makes them a pantry-friendly recipe. To balance the flavor, creamy cheddar is folded into the batter, with more sprinkled on top before baking.
May 1, 2019
Instantly Upgrade Basic Muffin Mix with Sliced Strawberries
If blueberry muffins are your breakfast kryptonite, just wait until you taste what happens when you swap in strawberries. We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and giving it a boost with a fresh twist on berry muffins. You already know blueberries are a hit — now it’s time to bring fresh strawberries into the equation. Strawberries grow tender and sweet after some time in the oven; their natural sugars concentrate so you get a sweet fruit pop with every bite of muffin.
May 1, 2019
Instantly Upgrade Basic Muffin Mix with Cocoa Powder and Chopped Chocolate
Looking for a way to bring some chocolate into your morning routine? These muffins, made with a double dose in the form of cocoa and chocolate, are the way to do it! We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and turning it into a truly delightful treat with a double chocolate upgrade.
May 1, 2019
Instantly Upgrade Basic Muffin Mix with Shredded Carrot and Raisins
Wish you could eat carrot cake for breakfast? Muffins make it possible. Start with our basic, built-for-customizing recipe for muffins and then add a few key ingredients like shredded carrots and raisins to get you there. We’re starting with our basic muffin recipe and mixing it up with all the things you expect from your favorite carrot cake — soft, shredded carrots, plump raisins, and the warmth of ground cinnamon.
May 1, 2019
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Bringing Someone a Meal
This is the season of my life where two things are happening simultaneously: many of my friends are having babies, and many grandparents and neighbors are battling an illness. I can’t remember a time where I’ve had more casseroles, cookies, or breakfast burritos to make and bake. It has been a season of equal parts joy and sadness, one where I’ve learned as much about caring for loved ones as I have about taking meals to friends.
May 1, 2019
8 Rules for Bringing Food to Friends
Bringing food to friends is one of the joyous chores of adult relationships: you get to celebrate new babies, grieve with your best people, and share in nourishing your circle through food. There are some guidelines for bringing food to new parents or sick work friends, but there are also commandments to make the most of bring food to friends and keep you, the gifting cook, sane. While a home-cooked meal is deeply appreciated, it really is the thought and effort that counts.
May 1, 2019
3 Things You Should Always Include When Bringing Someone a Meal
Casseroles are the poster child for comfort food and because they can feed a hungry crowd, they’re frequently given as a food gift. Whether you’re bringing food to new parents, an under-the-weather relative, or friends who just relocated, every gift casserole (and really, any meal you bring to someone) needs three things that make the gift of food even better. Here’s what you need to know.
May 1, 2019
These Are the Cutest Disposable Casserole Pans
No one wants to be that person. You know who I’m talking about. The one who keeps reminding the hostess that she’s gonna need her casserole dish back. If you’re attached to your casserole dish, you probably shouldn’t bring it around this holiday season. Some (amazing) hosts will always track you down before the end of the night or even drive out of their way the next week to return your dish. But other hosts? Well, not so much.
May 1, 2019
For Quick Breads and Muffins, Two Temperatures Are Better than One
There’s no question that the standard oven temperature of 350°F gets the job done for baking up muffins and quick breads. But you don’t want baked goods that just “get the job done.” No, you deserve better — and for that, you need two temperatures. Instead of baking muffins and quick bread at one steady temperature throughout, use two temperatures to produce tall, rounded muffins and quick breads with a lightly crisped top and a pillow-soft center.
May 1, 2019
This Is How You Eat Cookies for Breakfast
When you need a quick breakfast on the go, what do you reach for? A smoothie is a great option, but with cooler weather on its way, you might be looking for something a little heartier. Enter: the breakfast cookie. Let’s get one thing straight: These cookies are not like the sugar- and butter-laden kind you’ll find on a dessert plate. With oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, chopped almonds, and dried cherries, they’re more similar to granola bars.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Pork, Pumpkin, and Cornbread Casserole
A few weeks ago, I needed to make a hearty meal for a six hungry folks in less than 45 minutes. When I opened the refrigerator, I saw a bunch of odds and ends of other meals and a few leftovers from other dishes. I didn’t have enough leftovers of anything to reheat and eat or serve, so I need to put things together to create something new.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Deep-Dish Pastitsio
Leftover pasta always seems to be in my fridge, sitting in plastic containers, waiting to be repurposed. This extra pasta is perhaps as a vestige of when my kids were really young and I needed fast and simple meals. Sure, I could throw together a pasta salad with mayo or vinaigrette and some vegetables, but in the fall and winter, I want to serve — and eat — a warm, hearty meal.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Vegetarian Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Vegetarians are often limited to side dishes at holiday soirées — not with this dinner pie. Root vegetables make a celebratory and seasonal filling for a vegetarian main dish, and in this case, they are dressed up with a showy puff pastry on top. In this pot pie, the savory vegetables are highlighted by the sweet complexity of caramelized onions, shallots, and garlic.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast
It's a little over the top, yes, but isn't this the season of giving?
May 1, 2019
Be a Brunch Star: Bake a Better Breakfast Casserole
When it comes to entertaining at breakfast time, there are few things we love more than a good breakfast casserole (except for maybe bacon cooked in the oven). It’s the easiest solution for feeding a crowd, one that comes together without too much work, and most of all it’s a reliable crowd-pleaser time and again. As you get ready to host holiday brunch, give your everyday egg casserole some sparkle and set the table with casseroles that are meant for celebration.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Smoky Mozzarella Pasta and Meatball Bake
There’s so much to love about the classic Italian-American combination of pasta and meatballs — the simplicity, the ease of customization, and the absolutely delicious way it perfumes your house with cozy smells. This time around, double down on everything you love about this combo in the form of a baked casserole to serve the hungriest of crowds. To keep things interesting we’re introducing a smoky element with the addition of canned, fire-roasted tomatoes.
May 1, 2019
The Best Breads for French Toast and Bread Puddings
No matter which way you slice it, the key to a winning plate of French toast or a pan of bread pudding is the type of bread used to make these irresistible dishes. It’s the main ingredient, so here’s the inside scoop on what you need to know. There are a few expectations from the bread when it comes to French toast and bread pudding. In order to meet those, you have to pick the right bread for the job.
May 1, 2019
5 Upgrades for Store-Bought Quiche
A custardy quiche will never go out of style. While a homemade one can’t be beat, lean on a store-bought quiche to save time and energy when you need a shortcut. Make your store-bought crust even better, and even closer to homemade, with these five quick and easy upgrades. A cold quiche is a sad quiche. Those custardy innards don’t taste like much when cold. Serve a store-bought quiche at least at room temperature or, even better, warmed from the oven.
May 1, 2019
The Best Way to Eat Citrus for Breakfast
As if like a balm to the drop in temperatures and endless snowy days, the winter season also ushers in a wave of glorious citrus. We love a good grapefruit just like everyone else, but from time to time we like to give citrus a sparkling upgrade for breakfast by poaching it and using it to top everything from waffles and pancakes to your bowl of oats. Perhaps you’ve poached other fruits, like pears, before.
May 1, 2019
5 Sticky-Sweet Ways to Eat Your Pancakes
Few things can beat easing into a winter day with a warm stack of fluffy pancakes. While maple syrup is the usual go-to pairing, it’s far from the only way to give your pancakes the sticky-sweet topping they deserve. If you believe your stack of pancakes deserves to be topped with sticky-sweet syrup, ditch the maple for an apple-flavored upgrade. Apple cider syrup is cooked down from your favorite seasonal drink and infused with warm cinnamon spice and butter.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Cheesy Ravioli Pasta Bake
Perhaps this really should be called lazy lasagna. When cheese ravioli is tossed in an abundance of marinara sauce, piled in a casserole dish, layered with even more cheese, and baked, it takes on all the good qualities of the classic layered pasta dish. Why haven’t we always been baking our ravioli? Sure, it’s lovely tossed in a sauce and served in a bowl, but it’s even better when you pile each raviolo on top of one another, tucking extra cheese in between for good measure.
May 1, 2019
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making French Toast
If a morning starts with French toast, you know it’s going to be a good day. The best is browned and crispy on the outside while incredibly custardy and rich on the inside. Really good French toast can seriously make you reconsider ever making pancakes and waffles again. So what are the secrets to achieving greatness? Here are five key things to watch out for. The heart and soul of French toast really is the bread — use something sub-par and the final result is going to be sub-par.
May 1, 2019
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Bloody Marys
There’s nothing quite like a tangy, spicy Bloody Mary to kick you into shape at brunch, whether you’re simply groggy-eyed or you sipped a few too many drinks the night before. A good one can work wonders but a bad once can be, well, just bad. Here’s exactly what you need to know to achieve success the next time you find yourself shaking up a few in the late-morning hour. A great Bloody Mary begins with great ingredients.
May 1, 2019
Get Your Kids Excited About Breakfast with These Yogurt Sundaes
If your kids aren’t too excited about the first meal of the day, you might want to try these breakfast sundaes. Made to look like ice cream sundaes, they add a little pizzazz to your standard bowl of yogurt and fruit. I mean, who can say no to sprinkles in the morning? The best part about this “recipe” is that it’s super versatile. Everything — from the fruit and the flavor of yogurt to the cereal and nuts — can be tailored to your tastes and preferences.
May 1, 2019
Our Best Tips and Recipes for a Make-Ahead New Year’s Day Brunch
It’s wonderful that you decided to host New Year’s Day brunch this year, but maybe you’re starting to resent the thought of having to get up at the crack of dawn (or perhaps never even going to sleep!) on New Year’s Day to pull it off? Well, with a little planning ahead, you can host a crowd and still get your beauty sleep!
May 1, 2019
25 Inspired Breakfast Recipes for a Better Morning
Breakfast is one of those meals that can easily become routine. From cold cereal to smoothies, many people grab their breakfast and head out the door before they’re even fully awake. Clearly we need some inspiration here. Maybe baked croque-monsieur casserole will perk up your morning, or granola cooked overnight in the slow cooker. Better yet, why not fill your freezer (like a boss) with breakfast burritos or the fixings for a slow-cooker breakfast bake?
May 1, 2019
Our 23 Favorite Vegetarian Recipes of 2016
Vegetarian cooking has thankfully outgrown its niche and has fully entered the mainstream these past few years. It’s no longer necessary to hide or apologize for the fact that meat is missing from the table. Instead, we celebrate the varied abundance that a vegetarian meal can have, and these 23 recipes are just a hint at what can be accomplished. So dive in!
May 1, 2019
The Best Way to Spice Up a Hard-Boiled Egg
It's hiding in the spice cabinet.
May 1, 2019
Turn a Hard-Boiled Egg into a Power Breakfast
Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. If you have yet to get acquainted with savory oatmeal, a hard-boiled egg is the gateway ingredient that will make you fall in love with this satisfying start to the day.
May 1, 2019
Sear Your Hard-Boiled Egg for a Healthy Snack
Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. Sometimes the very best way to upgrade a hard-boiled egg doesn’t involve extra ingredients, but a second round of cooking.
May 1, 2019
15 Hearty Salads You Can Call Breakfast
If you love a hearty, savory, vegetable-forward breakfast, then you might want to consider the somewhat-novel notion of a salad for breakfast. Yes, we said salad. Read on for 15 reasons why this makes total, delicious sense. Need a little more convincing on the salad-for-breakfast front? It might be hard to think of prioritizing greens over a croissant, but a salad can be a warm and satisfying way to start your day. Read two takes on why the breakfast salad works.
May 1, 2019
What Exactly Are Quinoa Flakes?
You're going to love this gluten-free and quick-cooking alternative to oats.
May 1, 2019
When Is a Smoothie a Snack, and When Is It a Meal?
Smoothies are so much more than a drink, these days. They’ve become meals just as much as slurpable snacks, taking the place of our cereal bowl at breakfast or even our salad at lunch. But smoothies aren’t one-size-fits-all. That 8 a.m. smoothie needs to look a whole lot different than that 3 p.m. smoothie if you want it to keep you satisfied until lunch. So what makes a smoothie a snack, and what makes it a whole meal? Let’s take a look.
May 1, 2019
These 5 Smoothies Prove That Smoothies Can Be Hearty and Filling
Smoothies are a fast and delicious way to pack many nutrients into one quick-sipping glass. Whether you’re running out the door at the start of your day, or seeking an afternoon pick-me-up, blended concoctions make it easy to slurp up the vitamins. But smoothies aren’t just liquid fruit and vegetables. When you boost your smoothies with hearty ingredients, they can keep you satisfied and energized for longer periods of time.
May 1, 2019
10 Ways to Make a Better Grain Bowl
You’ve likely seen grain bowls in your favorite magazines, food blogs, and on trendy restaurant menus. They always look beautiful and taste so composed and interesting — the exact opposite of how they can come across in real life. So how do they do it? How is it that a dish that’s lauded for its supposed simplicity can seem so tough to pull off in reality? Grain bowls are a big part of my diet, but like anything, it’s really easy to fall into a rut.
May 1, 2019
Everything You Need to Know to Make a Better Batch of Oatmeal
Oatmeal is our go-to breakfast all year long, but especially on chilly winter mornings when we crave something warm and comforting. While it’s quite simple to cook, there’s more to making a really good bowl of oatmeal than stirring together the grains and water over heat. Here are our best tips and tricks to help you cook up a better batch of oatmeal. Before you get cooking, know the oats you’re working with.
May 1, 2019
Our Smartest Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for a Better Bowl of Oatmeal
It’s so easy to whip up a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. You can customize it to your liking, which means everyone has their own way of making it. Whether you’re a devotee of steel-cut oats or you always err on the side of savory, oatmeal style is a very personal thing. So in the spirit of personal preference, I present to you seven things I never do to my oatmeal. Maybe it’s just me, or maybe you too will find some extra oatmeal love in avoiding these things.
May 1, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Muesli and Granola?
If you’ve long been a fan of granola’s clusters and crunch, maybe it’s time to consider a similar-looking cereal on the block: muesli. So how does equally delicious muesli compare to your beloved granola? Here are the answers you’re looking for so you can navigate the cereal aisle at the grocery store with confidence.
May 1, 2019
The 12 Essential Ways to Fix Eggs for Breakfast
Eggs are surely the heroes of the breakfast table, given their endless versatility. It all comes down to how you cook them. Whether you’re brand new to cooking eggs or you have some practice under your belt and you’re ready for something more advanced, there’s a method for cooking eggs that’s just right for you. Here are the 12 techniques you need to know to help turn eggs into breakfast (or, let’s be real, any meal at all).
May 1, 2019
5 Fresh Ways to Eat Hard-Boiled Eggs for Breakfast
You’re likely well-acquainted with the make-ahead, portable, peel-and-eat wonder that is the hard-boiled egg. It’s satisfying and convenient sprinkled with salt and eaten out of hand, but know this — it is capable of so much more. Hard-boiled eggs are a lot more versatile than you might be giving them credit for. Expand your breakfast horizons by starting with how you eat your hard-boiled eggs.
May 1, 2019
How I Turn Last Night’s Polenta into Breakfast Porridge
This time of year, I find myself craving creamy polenta like crazy. There’s just something about the humble cornmeal mush that’s incredibly satisfying, particularly during this cold, blustery season. That means my obsession doesn’t stop at the dinner table. Sure, I love the stuff tucked underneath a rich ragu or just simply roasted vegetables, but I am constantly looking for ways to get more polenta in my life. That’s where creamy polenta for breakfast fits in.
May 1, 2019
Do This Before Adding Sturdier Fruits and Veggies to Smoothies
Firm and sturdy fruits and vegetables, like carrots and beets, are one of the simplest ways to give your morning smoothie a colorful reboot — especially in the winter when they’re readily available and filled with sweet, earthy aromas that make your smoothie feel cheery. But instead of popping them straight into the blender, you’ll want to take a minute or two to tackle their texture.
May 1, 2019
A Vegan Trick for an Even Creamier Smoothie
Just as important as building layers of flavor in your smoothie is tackling the texture. There is a simple trick that every vegan knows for whipping up a thicker smoothie with a milkshake-like creaminess, and it’s hiding out in your pantry. The secret to a creamy, ultra-velvety smoothie is not found in the dairy aisle — it is right inside your pantry. Raw, unsalted cashews are a classic ingredient for whipping up thick and creamy smoothies every time.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Taco Pie
Taco pie is simple — the spiced ground beef filling we all know and love on top of something starchy, baked up with a thick layer of cheese — but what if you replaced the starch with something a little lighter? What if we packed more vegetables into this Tex-Mex treat?
May 1, 2019
A Hot and Saucy Upgrade for Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs, Buffalo-style.
May 1, 2019
The Fast and Fancy Way to Turn Hard-Boiled Eggs into a Snack
Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. Just as it has a way of elevating a bowl of pasta or a simple sandwich, a jar of pesto is one of the fastest and easiest ways to upgrade a hard-boiled egg.
May 1, 2019
10 Easy Ways to Snack on Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ten sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking, thanks to the tiny yet mighty hard-boiled egg.
May 1, 2019
10 Ways to Give Your Coffee a Shot of Flavor
There are plenty of sugars and sweeteners, and creamy dairy and non-dairy products to enhance our coffee. But those are far from the only way to boost the flavor of our morning brew. Whether black coffee is your beverage of choice or you prefer yours lighter or sweeter, there’s a way to up the flavor of coffee that’s just right for you. That coconut oil in your pantry is good for more than just cooking.
May 1, 2019
5 Alternatives to Coffee to Still Give You a Morning Jolt
For most of us, a jolt of energy in the morning is a necessity. While coffee tends to be the most popular choice, there are plenty of other drinks out there that give you that buzz — some via a caffeine kick, and others that give you energy in non-caffeinated ways. Here are five sips to try instead of that cup of joe. Matcha is powdered Japanese green tea.
May 1, 2019
10 Grocery Store Finds for Grab-and-Go Breakfasts
Do you need the absolute easiest solution for the morning rush? The lack of something totally easy is why so many of us end up drinking a coffee and calling it breakfast (probably not ideal) or eating the free donuts in the office kitchen (hey, no judgment). But you can do better than that! We’ve rounded up 10 grab-and-go breakfasts from the grocery store that will make your mornings great — or at least make you less hangry during your 10 a.m. meeting.
May 1, 2019
How Breakfast Has Changed
Most mornings are hectic, making us lucky to grab food at all, let alone give much thought as to why we eat breakfast the way we do. Not to get too philosophical on you or anything, but breakfast is actually a pretty good indicator of the times: how we’re living, what our culture is like, and how the economy is doing. If breakfast never changed, we’d still be eating a heavy meal of meat and wine at 11 a.m.
May 1, 2019
How To Make French Toast Even Better than the Diner
Dry bread, not stale bread, is the secret to better French toast.
May 1, 2019
5 Signs Your Salad Will Be Good for Breakfast
We’re of the persuasion that more veggies — at all times of the day — is a good thing, which means a veggie-based salad can make for a solid morning meal, especially if your palate is tired of yogurt and oatmeal. However, a bowl full of mesclun won’t keep you satisfied until noon — there are a few keys to getting the breakfast salad right. Here are five to keep in mind. Protein helps make the salad satisfying and can take many forms.
May 1, 2019
Michelle Obama (and Grover!) on Breakfast
If there’s one thing First Lady Michelle Obama will be remembered for (no, not her arms!) it’s that she was all about helping Americans lead healthier lives through balanced diets and exercise. She launched Let’s Move, an initiative dedicated to solving childhood obesity, put her stamp on the White House Garden, and appeared on Sesame Street to talk about the importance of a healthy breakfast.
May 1, 2019
The 10 Things I Always Buy from Trader Joe’s for Breakfast
I’ll be the first to admit that the Trader Joe’s cereal aisle is top-notch, but it only scratches the surface of what my favorite grocer delivers in the breakfast department. Whether you like to start the day with a meal that’s sweet or savory, hot or cold, or you have the time to cook in the morning or your routine requires an on-the-go solution, you’ll find something in the aisles that’s just right for you.
May 1, 2019
5 Ways Frozen Broccoli Helps Me Eat a Better Breakfast
My number-one rule for eating better is changing the way I eat breakfast, and usually that means eating more than toast. Lately, a bag of frozen broccoli has been my accomplice in helping me start the day with vegetables so that no matter where the day leads, I’m guaranteed to have started with something green. Here’s how I use this freezer staple to eat a better breakfast. One of my favorite ways to use frozen broccoli for breakfast is to sauté it and add it to toast.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Apple Pie Granola Bars
When a snack attack hits, reach for these chewy, buttery granola bars. They’re packed with grated apples, warming spices, and toothsome oats – perfect as a lunch-box treat or an on-the-go breakfast. One of the universally appealing things about granola bar recipes is that they’re very simple to make, and these are no exception.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Honey Roasted Chickpea Butter
We already know the mighty chickpea to be a versatile legume, transforming itself into everything from creamy hummus to crunchy orbs inspired by Cheetos, but it manages to surprise us with another trick up its sleeve. In this case, it’s a slightly sweet and toasty spread, packed with protein and fiber. While it may sound strange to be spreading a sweet chickpea-based butter onto bread, you’ll be pleased once you try it.
May 1, 2019
Here’s How to Make a Big Batch of Fried Eggs at Once
I had long considered a fried egg the kind of breakfast (or lunch or dinner, to be honest) a delicacy that could dress up anything from a plate of hash to a simple salad and not the sort of thing you throw together for a crowd. But last year, one of our editors taught me a trick for cooking a big batch of fried eggs at once, turning this once solo dining luxury into a crowd-pleasing performance that does not even require a frying pan.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Gooey Coconut Toast
A sweet midday treat that's meant for lazy-day lounging and pajama wearing.
May 1, 2019
5 Tips for Turning Leftover Rice into Rice Pudding
What’s better than a big, comforting bowl of homemade rice pudding? Having that bowl in your lap in just about 20 minutes. And that’s absolutely possible if you start with leftover rice. Making a cheater’s rice pudding really can be a quick afterthought when you decide a little dessert would be nice after all.
May 1, 2019
10 Ways to Breakfast Like a Southerner
Southern cooks face all of the same challenges as everyone else in getting breakfast on the table, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of some of the mystic appeal that surrounds this regional cuisine to make our effort more delicious (and even enjoyable). Southern cuisine’s esteemed reputation is due, in part, to thrifty cooks working with that they have — a fact that still holds true when it comes to the first meal of the day.
May 1, 2019
How To Make Japanese Soy Sauce Eggs (Shoyu-zuke Tamago)
With Easter just behind us, we have eggs on the brain — specifically soy sauce (shoyu) eggs. These delicious, salty, umami-rich soft-cooked eggs are traditionally used as a garnish for ramen, served cut in half so their beautiful, just barely set yolks are revealed. They make all manner of things — including grain bowls and porridge — more delicious. They’re pretty divine on their own, too, as a satisfying high-protein snack. These Japanese eggs are easy.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: “Second Chakra” Granola
Will this granola — a nut- and seed-heavy blend with dried cranberries, coconut, and cornflakes — actually lead to feelings of wellness, abundance, and joy? We can’t say for sure, but Kiri Mah, the pastry chef at Oakland’s Pizzaiolo, says the name was inspired by a motivational speech in which the restaurant’s owner, former Chez Panisse chef Charlie Hallowell, urged the staff to cook from the second chakra.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Almond Butter Granola
This granola is a favorite in my house, both spooned over yogurt at breakfast and just snacked on all day long. Sticky almond butter and maple syrup are a delicious magnetic force that pull the oats and sliced almonds into the sweet, jagged clusters that answer the call of my crunchy granola cravings. This is the goldilocks of granola recipes: It’s not too clustery, and not too loose. Instead it’s subtly sweet and nutty, with just the right amount of small, crunchy clusters.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie
Ready to feel totally victorious about getting an amazing veggie-packed dinner on the table on a weeknight? Step one: Enlist the help of the slow cooker. Step two: Make sure it’s a classic. A slow cooker veggie pot pie starts to feel like the obvious choice, doesn’t it? From the creamy filling, studded with a rainbow of hearty vegetables, to the buttery biscuit topping you add right at the end, it delivers the comfort of homemade pot pie without any of the fuss.
May 1, 2019
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Scones
When scones are at their best, they can be life-changing. Anything that delicate, buttery, and oh-so-flaky can make a transcendent moment out of the five minutes it takes for you to eat it. I know people who won’t touch scones, though, because all they’ve ever had were the dense, puck-like ones that are all too often found in cafes and coffee shops. Our recipe for buttery, tender scones is truly a revelation and will make a believer out of the most skeptical.
May 1, 2019
How To Make Tender Baked Oatmeal Cups
These baked oatmeal cups are not your average oat muffin. Nope, crack into the thin, crispy exterior of these muffin pan masterpieces and you’ll find a moist, creamy interior brimming with breakfast-friendly sweetness and warm spices. One taste and you’ll wonder where these hearty, portable breakfast bites have been all your life.
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Mango and Papaya Fruit Salad
Have you ever been subjected to “filler fruit” in a fruit salad? This wasn’t even a term I was aware of until a friend who served a truly gorgeous fruit salad at a brunch a while ago used the term to note the absence of melon and banana. Now, I know some people like these fruits in their salad, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say, for the most part, that bananas and cantaloupe are the least desirable additions to the whole of it.
May 1, 2019