making life delicious blog
I haven’t made a sweet bread in months, and this morning I just felt like enjoying some apple cinnamon bread for breakfast, and of course I knew that my boys would love the idea. We adore the apple cinnamon combination any time of year, and this bread makes a nice breakfast and brunch item. You [...]
Michael’s favorite cereal is raisin bran and we always have a box or two in the pantry. This is a fun and tasty way to get some healthy bran and add a little variety to breakfast. I adapted this from an old recipe I’ve had for years that used oil as a binder. I substituted [...]
I have two little early risers, as in they like to get up before the sun. The baby has taken to waking up around 4:30 am and then staying up, and my oldest has always been an early bird. In fact, he starts talking and singing almost as soon as he wakes up. We hear [...]
While thinking about what to do for breakfast today, I remembered the extra pumpkin puree in the refrigerator. There wasn’t enough to make another pie, but there was certainly enough for pumpkin waffles. These are fluffy, full of flavor, and a little bit rich, and they go perfectly with a savory side of bacon or [...]
Pumpkin reigns supreme in our home during the holiday season—pumpkin bread, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin soup, you name it. This pumpkin bread, a favorite from Bon Appétit, is easy to whip up during the busy season. The top crust is slightly crispy and the middle is moist and tender. The first time [...]
Ina Garten’s recipes doesn’t skimp on flavor, and these tasty scones are no exception. With a full pound of butter and about a million calories in each one (ok, maybe not a million…) these probably shouldn’t be in the regular breakfast repertoire, but they make a wonderful treat for a weekend brunch party. It’s an [...]
Of all the after school snacks our boys enjoy, this banana bread is at the top of their list, and they are always excited when we make it. I searched for a very long time for a banana bread recipe that satisfied me. Some recipes turned out too dry, while others were so moist that [...]
I remember when oat bran muffins became all the rage as a health food in the late 1980s. Adding lots of oil or butter practically nullifies any benefits you would get from the oat bran, but they can be made healthier. This version uses skim milk and applesauce for binding liquids and ground flax seed [...]
When I was growing up, I truly loved my grandmothers’ big Southern, country breakfasts. They would put out salty country ham, sausage gravy, bacon, eggs, biscuits, fried apples, sliced tomatoes, homemade apple butter, and just about anything else you could think of to put on a biscuit. My maternal grandmother made these pinch biscuits, which [...]
This one is a Meyers family favorite. Also known as English Toasting Bread, it’s a good bread for slicing and toasting for breakfast or brunch. It’s a yeast bread that doesn’t require kneading, and you spoon the sticky dough into the pans. For it’s sheer simplicity, it’s a great recipe to try for a first [...]
It's spring in the U.S. and the following foods may be in season in your area:
artichokes, fennel, fiddleheads, radishes, broccoli, rhubarb, kale, cresses, spinach, spring lettuces, chard, cabbages, chives, cilantro, collards, tatsoi, mustard greens, spring onions, asparagus, rosemary, wild garlic, ramps, strawberries, blueberries, cherries
Eat fresh seasonal produce to stay healthy and help your food budget.Learn more about seasonal and sustainable cooking at Sustainable Table - In the Kitchen.
