Archives: brunch

Salsa Verde Eggs Benedict

May 11, 2013 | By andrea | Comments Off | Filed in: Breakfast, Eggs, Recipes.

My mom loves Eggs Benedict so next time I see her, I’ll be making her this Mexi-inspired version of it! In this recipe, salsa verde (a green tomatillo-based salsa) replaces the traditional hollandaise sauce, and the black olives and fresh cilantro add another layer of fresh flavor. I suggest warming the Canadian bacon before adding it • Read More »

Tags: Breakfast, breakfast for mom, brunch, Eggs, Eggs Benedict, healthy eggs benedict, Mother's Day, poached eggs, salsa verde, salsa verde eggs benedict, Trader Joe's salsa verde

Corned Beef Hash

March 16, 2012 | By andrea | Comments Off | Filed in: Beef, Breakfast, Main Dish, Potatoes, Recipes.

Always an adventurous eater, I first had corned beef hash when I was about 12 years old. I had no idea what it was but saw it on a menu while dining with my family and decided that’s what I wanted for breakfast. When the waitress placed the enormous plate of hash in front of me, • Read More »

Tags: Breakfast, brunch, corned beef, corned beef and potatoes, corned beef hash, corned beef leftovers, hash, leftover corned beef, New England Boiled Dinner, St. Paddy's Day meal, St. Pat's, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day dinner

Cranberry Streusel Coffee Cake

December 20, 2011 | By andrea | 1 Comment | Filed in: Baking, Breakfast, Cakes, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving.

If you’re still working on your Christmas morning menu, this recipe for Cranberry Streusel Cake would be a good one to consider. The moist, festive cake is both easy to make and delicious. The sweet, brown sugar streusel is a nice balance to the tart cranberries. To simplify things the morning of, have your cranberries chopped and measured, and • Read More »

Tags: Breakfast, brunch, cake, Christmas, Christmas baking, coffee cake, cranberries, cranberry, cranberry coffee cake, Dessert, holiday baking, holiday breakfast, holiday brunch, holidays

Morning Eggs on Mushroom-Bacon Hash

September 30, 2011 | By andrea | 2 Comments | Filed in: Breakfast, Eggs, Pork, Quick Cooking, Recipes.

Bacon lovers will devour this delicious hash loaded with potatoes, mushrooms, onions and, of course, bacon! For hearty appetites, you’ll want to double the recipe. Don’t skimp on the bacon here…buy a good quality, thick-sliced bacon. Also, to speed up the morining cooking process, prep the onions and mushrooms and cook the potatoes the night before; just • Read More »

Tags: Breakfast, brunch, camping breakfast, Chicken & Egg by Janice Cole, Eggs, mushroom-bacon hash, potatoes

Fresh Peach Cake

September 22, 2011 | By andrea | 2 Comments | Filed in: Baking, Breakfast, Cakes, Dessert, Recipes, Summer.

Here’s a simple recipe featuring my favorite summer fruit: peaches. The coffee cake is easy to make, delicious, moist and lightly spiced…and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. I added an 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg to the batter, and omitted the pecans. The cake is best served the day it’s made, but leftovers are still • Read More »

Tags: Barefoot Contessa, Breakfast, brunch, coffee cake, Ina Garten, peach cake, peaches

Mother’s Crunchy French Toast

May 7, 2011 | By andrea | Comments Off | Filed in: Bread, Breakfast, Comfort Food, Holidays, Recipes.

This recipe for Mother’s Crunchy French Toast is, without a doubt, the best French toast I’ve ever made. Period. I’ve also ordered it at the source, Mother’s Bistro in downtown Portland, and this recipe produces a restaurant-worthy breakfast dish! It’s easy, extremely delicious and would make a great start to the day for mom (or anyone else for that matter!). Because • Read More »

Tags: Breakfast, breakfast for mom, brioche, brunch, challah, Comfort Food, cornflakes, Lisa Schroeder, Mother's Best Cookbook by Lisa Schroeder, Mother's Bistro and Bar, Mother's Crunchy French Toast, Mother's Day breakfast, Mother's Restaurant

Tortillas with Eggs

October 22, 2010 | By andrea | 4 Comments | Filed in: Breakfast, Eggs, Mexican, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Southwestern, Vegetarian.

My mom has me hooked on the combination of scrambled eggs with green chilies! Sometimes I crave it, which is what led me to this recipe for Tortillas with Eggs. It’s a great breakfast or brunch dish and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed more people. You can also get creative and add other ingredients • Read More »

Tags: Breakfast, brunch, cilantro, corn tortillas, diced green chilies, Eggs, hash, scramble

Bacon and Green Chile Quiche

May 6, 2010 | By andrea | 8 Comments | Filed in: Baking, Breakfast, Eggs, Main Dish, Pork, Recipes.

Who said real men don’t eat quiche? Husband can inhale 2 manly-sized pieces of this delicious Bacon and Green Chili Quiche in one sitting. The combination of bacon, green chiles and cheese is a definite winner! It’s also great for brunch or lunch entertaining because it can be made ahead and cooled (completely), then wrapped in plastic wrap • Read More »

Tags: bacon, brunch, cheddar cheese, Eggs, green chiles, jack cheese, pie crust, quiche

Eggnog Pancakes

December 15, 2009 | By andrea | 4 Comments | Filed in: Breakfast, Christmas, Holidays, Recipes.

I love pancakes and am always looking for new and interesting ways to make them. I ran across this recipe for Eggnog Pancakes recently and knew I had to try them. Boy, am I glad I did! They are perfect for breakfast during the Christmas season. The pancakes have a light eggnog flavor and are a cinch • Read More »

Tags: brunch, Christmas, eggnog, holidays, morning, pancakes