Breakfast/Brunch / Desserts

Fresh Strawberry Muffins

I love summertime because of the fresh produce that's so readily available. Although strawberry season is now over here in the Northeast, I still buy them for the boys. We…

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August 2, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Dairy / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables

Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

Much like the tomato pie I made the other day, this zucchini galette is really delicious, and much like other recipes that I love, I've made it twice already in…

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July 25, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs / Fruit

Ultimate Banana Bread

This recipe comes from the August 2010 issue of Cooks Illustrated. Have I mentioned how much I enjoy reading the magazine? One recipe is better than the next. I typically…

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July 6, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Eggs

Cheese Quiche

As part of the CSA to which I belong, I get a share of eggs. I turned my half-dozen eggs into a beautiful cheese quiche. The recipe is from Mark…

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July 3, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Dairy / Eggs / Fruit

Orange Scones with Chocolate Chips

Ok, so these were really supposed to be cranberry orange scones, but I knew that if I tried to put a single cranberry in them, they would have been patently…

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May 18, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Dairy / Eggs

Chocolate Chip Waffles

My boys love waffles for breakfast, and I must admit that we always have a box of Eggo waffles in the freezer for the days when I don't cook breakfast. …

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April 4, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Dairy / Eggs / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Breakfast Tart with Pancetta and Green Onions

I learned a very valuable lesson while making this breakfast tart.   Pancetta is covered with a thin plastic coating.  Who knew?   You must take it off before cooking it…

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April 2, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Eggs / Fruit

Nonna’s Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

I thought these muffins were pretty good - I definitely like other muffins better, but my boys really liked them, so I'm posting them so I have the recipe on…

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March 16, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Sugar-Crusted Popovers

You dip anything in sugar and you've got my attention. I've been looking at a couple of popover recipes lately, and I actually made one the other night with my…

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March 14, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Dairy / Eggs

Chocolate Pancakes

I'm always looking for new things to serve the boys for breakfast and I came across this recipe on the Internet.    If there's one thing in our house that gets…

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March 1, 2010