Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Stuffed Brioche French Toast

Stuffed Brioche French Toast Serves: 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Standing time: 20 minutes Grilling time: 11 to 18 minutes • 12 slices brioche, each about 3/4 inch thick • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened • 6 heaping tablespoons peach jam • 8 large eggs • 1 cup whole milk • 1 cup half–and–half • …

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Italian-American Zeppole: Fried Dough with Powdered Sugar

Hot, puffy pieces of fried dough covered in a cloud of powdered sugar are one of the great pleasures of an Italian-American street festival. Zeppole are best when they have just emerged from the oil: lightly crisp and golden outside, soft and airy inside, and still warm enough that the powdered sugar clings to every …

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Sunkist® Lemon Loaf

3 citrus tips for a sweet spring Spring isn’t just the start to a new season. It signals sunshine, longer days and the chance to renew your plates with fresh flavors — like the juicy goodness of seasonal citrus. Whether you’re enjoying a spring holiday or simply embracing the opportunities that the new air brings, …

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5 Easy Avocado Toast Recipes for Breakfast & Brunch

Avocado toast is one of the easiest breakfasts to customize. Start with crisp, golden bread and creamy seasoned avocado, then add anything from ripe tomatoes and eggs to smoked salmon, salty feta, or crispy bacon. These five easy avocado toast recipes give you plenty of variety without requiring five completely different shopping lists. The same …

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Mexican-Style Breakfast Sandwich

Fuel up with a fiesta of a breakfast sandwich Start your morning with these deliciously messy, all-out breakfast sandwiches inspired by traditional Mexican flavours. Meat eaters can kick this sandwich up a notch by adding bacon – a salty and savoury combination with the peanut butter. Serve with hot sauce to add some heat. Mexican-Style …

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Vegan Coconut Kefir Banana Muffins

These mouth-watering muffins made with shredded coconut and banana are just what you need to perk up your taste buds in the morning. “Dairy-free coconut milk kefir lends that slight tanginess you’d normally get from buttermilk, along with a delicious coconut flavor. You’d never know these tender muffins were vegan!” says Michelle Pennock, executive chef …

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I Heart French Toast Casserole

Delicious French Toast Recipe for Romance While flowers are lovely, there’s something very special about a homemade treat from your sweetheart. Waking up to the smell of a delicious meal is a great way to start the day, so treat your loved one to breakfast (or brunch) in bed. Paul Lowe, food and craft stylist …

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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

If you and your family love granola bars but are suspicious about the ingredients they contain – namely high-fructose corn syrups, unnecessary additives, preservatives and bad for you hydrogenated oils – you’ll be happy to know that making your own is easy. Granola bars make an epic on-the-go breakfast, snack or dessert and are pretty …

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Quinoa Grapefruit Blueberry Breakfast

During the cold and dark winter months, it’s important to stay warm and well-nourished. Using in-season ingredients and produce is a simple way to brighten your winter blues and introduce authentic vitamin-rich flavour to your meals. “Florida grapefruit reaches its best taste during the heart of winter, making it a great source of fresh, nutrient-rich …

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Flourless Pancakes with Berry Compote

Do you eat breakfast each day? According to the Dietitians of Canada, nearly 40 per cent of Canadians skip breakfast each day, often because there isn’t enough time in the morning to eat. But choosing a balanced breakfast doesn’t have to take long – it just takes a little planning ahead. “In my 18 years …

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