If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. Crispy bacon, sweet tomatoes and crunchy lettuce make a BLT ideal for any meal, but I’ve adapted it for those who don’t gravitate towards sandwiches for breakfast.
A BLT folds nicely into this version of Eggs Benedict, with lentils subbing in for lettuce to avoid sogginess. Since tomatoes aren’t quite in season, I cut them into thick slices and roasted them to enhance their sweetness. The earthy lentils nicely complement the salty bacon, and buttery, lemony Hollandaise sauce drizzled over the whole thing makes for a filling and decadent brunch. [click to continue…]
By: Madeleine Ignon
This might be one of the most satisfying recipes I have ever discovered. I found it in my grandmother’s cookbook and, at my mother’s suggestion (it was a favorite recipe from her childhood), tried it out.
My initial skepticism was twofold: first, I didn’t believe sugar and eggs could make a pancake, and second, I hear the word soufflé and I am immediately intimidated. But, in this case the process could not be easier.
The whole thing takes about twenty minutes, and there you are with a delicious breakfast or dessert! Double or triple the recipe if you would like to make 2-3 large pancakes for breakfast, depending on who you are cooking for, but as is this could serve 2-3 people as a dessert. Either as a breakfast or dessert item, it’s still the perfect weekend treat! [click to continue…]
Photo: Meng He
So you say you’re not much of a pancake person and yesterday’s Mango Banana Pancakes weren’t quite cutting it for you? Well today’s perfect Breakfast-In-Bed recipe for Valentine’s Day is another twist to a classic breakfast item; none other than the French Toast. With creamy milk, eggs, and cinnamon, how can French Toast get any better, you ask? How about with the addition of a Bananas Foster topping for an ultimate decadent breakfast!
Who doesn’t like to start their day with a little rum and sugar? Bananas Foster French Toast is a breakfast treat that your loved one would relish to wake up to. The hint of rum extract makes this Bananas Foster topping taste like the real thing, without having to mess with additional fire that can potentially ruin your Valentine’s Day if the flambé goes wrong. With this recipe, you might just not go back to eating French Toast the traditional way! [click to continue…]
Photo: chotda
The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift is hands-down, breakfast in bed! Not only does it help you show off your kitchen skills to your loved one but it also lets you stay in bed a little longer, which is always a good thing. This week on MarcusSamuelsson.com, we’ll feature various breakfast-in-bed recipes for you to prepare on the big V-Day; or better yet, any day of the week. After all, love and affection shouldn’t be left for just one day a year.
Today’s recipe calls for a tropical twist to everyone’s favorite breakfast item- the pancake! With added mangos and bananas, these pancakes are sure to hit that sweet spot first thing in the morning. The coconut milk adds a hint of extra creaminess to the fluffy pancakes for even more decadence. Be sure to top them off with extra fruit and small drizzle of your favorite maple syrup for an ultimate pancake! [click to continue…]
I’m all about breakfast. Oats, polenta, pancakes, granola, bread. You name it, I make it. I love mixing it up in the mornings and while I do have my favorites I also have a pretty short attention span when it comes to recipes. I have an insatiable need to improve upon them and what better time to do this than first thing in the morning – I find it sets me up for the day and inspires my cooking and eating choices thereafter.
And if you thought overnight oats were over you are wrong! They are endlessly versatile and I never tire of thinking up various combos for mine. This version might seem a little bit indulgent for some but it’s full of good stuff too so there’s no need to feel bad after a bowlful. [click to continue…]
Weekends at our house usually involve pancakes. I couldn’t possibly contemplate making a batch during the week – I have enough trouble getting some oatmeal into me before invariably running for the train. Besides, pancakes, in my opinion, should be a treat and there’s nothing I look forward to more on a lazy Sunday than a small stack of fluffy pancakes – especially when paired with anything fruity.
Maple syrup is, of course, the classic accompaniment to pancakes and while I do love a good glug of this most delicious of pourable sugars, it’s much too expensive to be a regular inclusion on our shopping list.
Therefore, sauce improvisation has become second nature. It’s much cheaper, a smidgen healthier, and equally yummy.
And even though the weekends allow me more time to endlessly potter in my sanctuary (the kitchen!), I tend to keep prep and cook time to an absolute minimum, which is why whipping up a load of these babies mid-week wouldn’t necessarily be an impossibility. [click to continue…]
BY LINDA WAGNER
As you know, I’m all about eggs. Not just any eggs – they must be amazing eggs. I’m talkin’ farm fresh, free range, happy eggs! They are such a wonderful source of lean protein and you can use them to whip up a meal in minutes. Egg dishes are perfect as a quick, easy and healthy meal anytime; great tasting and great for your waistline. [click to continue…]
By: Marnely Rodriguez
Let’s be honest, we sometimes wake up and all we crave is a slice of cake. Moist cake that will start your morning on the right foot, and when combined with your coffee creates a perfect pairing. This isn’t cake, but it’s the closest thing to it without making you feel guilty for eating sugary treats before 9am.
The combination of blueberries and chocolate are a definite new flavor pairing to me, and just because I need the extra dose of caffeine in the morning, I used 2 tablespoons of liquid coffee extract, which could be easily substituted with powdered instant coffee. [click to continue…]
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