Cuisine: Breakfast / Brunch

Mexican Scrambled Eggs

I found this recipe online very early in the morning. It's from Nigella Lawson. I had all the ingredients and made it within 5 minutes of reading the recipe. There is nothing more satisfying than that. I even used one of my jalapeños from my garden. I have modified the recipe slightly to include cheese and finishing it under the broiler. Everyone at my breakfast table LOVED it.....

By Leslie Blythe

Cinnamon Honey Butter

My daughter, Grace made this Cinnamon Honey Butter. Its uses are endless. You can put it on toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, bagels, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, popcorn, etc. I should have taken a picture before everyone descended on the jar!

By Leslie Blythe

Danish Pancake Balls (Aebleskiver)

While rummaging through some cupboards I found my mother-in-law's Aebleskiver pan. When you find an Aebleskiver pan what do you do? You make Aebleskivers! Also, it's an excuse to say Aebleskivers. Æbleskiver (Danish meaning apple slices (singular: æbleskive)) are traditional Danish pancakes in a distinctive shape of a sphere. Somewhat similar in texture to American pancakes crossed with a popover, æbleskiver are solid like a pancake but light and fluffy like a popover. The English language spelling is usually aebleskiver or ebleskiver. In the US, a version of æbleskiver is sold with a commercially repackaged pan, branded as "Pancake Puffs".

By Leslie Blythe

Southwest Breakfast Strata

I have a house full of relatives and I needed an easy breakfast option. Usually, I would make this with corn tortillas, but I liked the flour tortilla option. I have slightly tweeked this recipe. I made this the night before, which makes it so easy in the morning. All I have to do is stumble to the coffee maker and take it out of the fridge. (actually my husband does the stumbling)

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Cups

Wakey, wakey eggs and bakey! These Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Cups have all the elements of a perfect breakfast!

By Leslie Blythe

Baked French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping

Take the stress out of your breakfast / brunch and make this absolutely delicious Baked French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping!

By Leslie Blythe

Hash Brown Potato Quiche

You had me at hash browns....

I received a flyer in the mail from Ralph's/Krogers supermarket and there was this recipe for Hash Brown Potato Quiche. What is wrong with this? Nothing! Paula Deen has a version (which makes complete sense). I have merged the two recipes. A some green chillis would not go amiss in this recipe.

By Leslie Blythe

Monkey Bread with Caramel

This is really delicious, though it could send you into a diabetic coma! Because I am such a giver, I have included a recipe for homemade dough below for all of my international friends that can't get their hands on a can o' biscuits!

By Leslie Blythe

Caprese Omelette

Caprese Salad in Italian: Insalata Caprese, meaning "Salad of Capri", is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. It was made to resemble the colors of the Italian flag: red, white, and green. In Italy, it is usually served as an antipasto (starter). Using the same ingredients, I made this Caprese Omelette for breakfast.

By Leslie Blythe

Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer

Steel-cut oats are far superior to instant or rolled oats. The texture is better and they are less processed, which means they are better for you. Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer is an easy and healthy breakfast. Just microwave a serving every morning!

By Leslie Blythe