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When you can’t go out for brunch, you bring it to the kitchen! Eggs benedict is probably one of the most iconic (and most Instagramable) brunch foods and I’ve been meaning to try to make it myself. It’s not too hard to make, and making it at home is way more impressive (and way less …
~ I’m blue da ba dee da ba die da ba dee da ba die ~ The blue in this smoothie is so vibrant! I’ve always wondered how people made these “mermaid” smoothies with all sorts of colors, and it turns out the answer is spirulina. Spirulina is a blue-green algae (I got mine in …
I had some bread that had gone a bit stale, and you know what that means, French toast!! I decided to mix it up a bit and try out some French toast sticks, something I haven’t had since I was a kid, and let me tell you, they’re even better than I remember! Super easy …
Biscotti is the perfect treat in the morning with a hot cup of coffee! I love that you can incorporate a variety of toppings and flavors, and they last a very long time. These biscotti are actually going into a care package for a loved one currently deployed – if you’re thinking of sending them …
Craving a hearty, filling, and healthy breakfast but short on time? Enter shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka), a delicious Mediterranean dish made of eggs poached in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. It’s super easy to whip up in a cast iron skillet, and while eggs and tomato are the star of the dish, you can add …
A gluten free take on banana muffins! Mochi flour is quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients to use – super chewy and delicious, versatile, and an easy way to make desserts gluten-free baking friendly! You’d make these mochi muffins pretty much the same way you would normally, but instead of regular flour, use mochiko! …
Holy crepe!!! Those who know me know that I have a huge affinity for crepes – there was a great little shop just outside of my school’s gates in undergrad that I may or may not have exhausted multiple punch card membership rewards at. They’re really easy to make at home for breakfast or dessert …
Did you really experience quarantine if you didn’t make banana bread? I’m a little late to the train, because it seems like everyone and their mothers made banana bread during the pandemic! It’s so easy to make and a proven crowd-pleaser, and with really few, simple ingredients. Just make sure you use bananas that are …
What day do eggs hate the most? FRY-day! Terrible dad jokes aside, I’m a huge fan of having eggs for breakfast – I eat them pretty much every morning! But when I’m craving something a little “fancier,” I’ll make a frittata – super easy to make using eggs and veggies of your choice. I’m a …
As Leslie Knope said, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work.” When I’m craving some classic breakfast food, waffles are my go-to! always so delicious, slightly crispy on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside. I prefer my waffles smaller and thinner (think Waffle House style), but you can …