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Looking for a last-minute addition to your holiday dinner table? These homemade apple fritters are an easy dessert to share with your family and friends and incorporate some of the best flavors of fall before the seasons begin to turn. Be warned, these are extremely addictive and you’ll find yourself reaching for more than just …
Cinnamon Raisin bread was one of the first things I made for this account, so I decided to give it a revisit! This recipe reminds me of my first few deployments when one of the culinary specialists onboard would occasionally make freshly baked bread and cinnamon butter for people working late at night. This is …
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is one of the easiest recipes out there and one of my personal favorites! This bread works well as both a breakfast food and dessert, and consists of really simple, basic ingredients. I love whipping up a loaf when I have overripe bananas, which are really the key to a good …
On those days that I need a really quick breakfast to take on-the-go, these Chocolate Chip Muffins fit the bill! I’m obsessed with how good these muffins are and they’re so easy to make. Just a chocolate batter with jumbo chocolate chips (jumbo makes all the difference, trust me). So good and perfect if you’ve …
I’ve never been a huge fan of scones, mostly because of how dry I typically find them to be, but these Cranberry Orange scones are absolutely perfect! They’re packed with flavor without any of the crumbly dryness and topped with an orange glaze. Super easy to make as a dessert or breakfast pastry, and makes …
Danishes are some of my favorite breakfast pastries! These strawberry Danishes are super simple to make and require minimal ingredients (and store-bought puff pastry!). Finish off with a drizzle glaze for the sweetest breakfast!
PO TA TOES Boil them, mash them, stick ‘em in a stew Or if you’re like me, turn your sweet potatoes into an incredibly delicious breakfast full of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants that’s sure to keep you satisfied the whole day. I’m typically a yogurt bowl type of guy, but if I’ve got time I’m …
Is it just me or are blueberries the perfect fruit for every breakfast food? Pancakes, parfaits, and muffins are just SO much better with blueberries. A classic blueberry muffin is one of my favorite breakfast treats and is a crowd-pleaser – it also makes your whole house smell fantastic. The batter is super simple to whip up, and you really …
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 …
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 …