Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy: Classic Southern Breakfast Recipe

Few breakfasts are as comforting as warm buttermilk biscuits covered with creamy sausage gravy. The biscuits should be tall, tender, and flaky enough to split easily, while the gravy should be rich with browned breakfast sausage, plenty of black pepper, and enough milk to make it creamy without turning it thin or soupy. The beauty …

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5 Easy Waffle Recipes: Sweet & Savory Ideas for Breakfast or Brunch

A hot waffle fresh from the iron is hard to beat, especially when the crisp edges give way to a soft, fluffy center. But waffles can do much more than hold butter and maple syrup. A basic waffle batter can become the starting point for sweet berries and ricotta, cinnamon-swirled brunch waffles, savory spinach and …

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5 Easy Breakfast Casseroles for Brunch & Busy Mornings

Breakfast casseroles are made for mornings when you want something warm and satisfying without standing over the stove making individual plates. Most of the preparation happens in one baking dish, many versions can be assembled ahead of time, and a single casserole can feed a table full of family or friends. They are especially useful …

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7 Overnight Oats Recipes: Chocolate, Berry, Apple & More

Overnight oats are one of the easiest breakfasts to prepare ahead. Stir oats together with milk and a few flavorful additions, refrigerate them overnight, and breakfast is waiting the next morning—no stove required. The basic formula is endlessly adaptable. Chocolate and peanut butter can turn oats into something that feels almost like dessert, berries add …

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Easy Moist Banana Bread with Ripe Bananas

Banana bread is one of the easiest ways to turn a few overripe bananas into something worth looking forward to. A good loaf should be moist and tender without feeling heavy, sweet enough to taste like a treat without becoming cake, and filled with plenty of real banana flavor. This simple banana bread uses melted …

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3-Ingredient Jam to Make With Mom

When you get the kids in the kitchen, you make both great food and great memories. This simple yet tasty three-ingredient recipe for cherry jam uses frozen fruit, chia seeds and maple syrup. It’s an all-family activity that gets kids and parents working together to create treats that can be shared with friends, family and …

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Pumpkin Orange Baked Oatmeal

This simple treat can serve as a tasty breakfast bite or healthy snack throughout the day. It also has some cross-border flare by combining Florida Orange Juice with a Canadian staple – maple syrup. It pairs well with yogurt, fresh fruit or even more maple syrup. Pumpkin Orange Baked Oatmeal  Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 35 minutesServes: …

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Tasty Winter Brunch Recipes for the Whole Family

Brunch is a favorite meal for many, but an old standard like bacon and eggs can have you in a rut. Whether you opt for a satisfying, any-time twist on a favorite or a deliciously savory breakfast treat, here are two recipes that are sure to please your tastebuds this season. Canadian “Butter Tart” Bagels …

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Overnight Baked French Toast

A decadent make-ahead brunch for the ultimate weekend feast Whether you’re a French toast enthusiast or prefer bacon and eggs, it’s hard to beat this perfect, over-the-top version of the classic brunch recipe. Plus, since the hands-on time is the night before, you can still get your beauty sleep and wake up ready to tuck …

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Sausage, Tomato & Goat Cheese Tarts

Tips and tricks for fuss-free holiday entertaining The holidays are a time of celebration, not for stressing about how you’re going to feed a room full of hungry guests. Serving fanciful fare in a beautiful setting shouldn’t be difficult — just use the tricks of entertaining experts. Here are five low-fuss ways to impress guests …

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