brunch

This Vanilla Bean Clafoutis with Raspberries & Nectarines, from Good Housekeeping, might just be my new favorite sweet treat. Full disclosure: My kids did not appreciate the texture, even though I kept telling them it was like a crepe in pudding form. Whatever, more…

Well this Caramelized French Toast with Vanilla-Nutmeg Syrup is absolutely Sunday Bruch worth. Better Homes & Garden’s really knocked it out of the park with this sweet, nutty, moist, and crispy twist on the breakfast classic. Rating: A+ How to make it an A+:…

Looking for a cozy, December breakfast? Check out these Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pancakes, from Real Simple magazine. A delicious and special weekend treat! Details below!  Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: Just perfection. I baked the sweet potato (with some extras to…

Love a breakfast cake you can just have kicking around the house all weekend! This Sweet Corn and Thyme Cornbread Cake from AllRecipes magazine, hit the notes of summer with fresh corn, thyme, and some sweet lemon curd! Delish! Rating: A How to make…

Oh, WOW! This Double-Crusted Jam Tart from Martha Stewart is really the over-sized, grown up Pop-Tart of your DREAMS! It’s incredible. The crust is identical, and the jam filling and icing, well, it’s BETTER! Check out this recipe and my thoughts on the jam…

Jam is a staple in my house! Mainly for my yogurt bowls. A dollop on top of yogurt, granola, frozen cherries, and nut butter is one of my favorite sweet treats! But jam anywhere is a good time! On a cheese board, on toast,…

What an Easter! Our second in lockdown, and this time I prepared the meal under some loud roof construction, but it was all worth it! See below for detail on our Easter brunch lineup of a Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham and Watercress, Strawberry. and Toasted-Sesame…

The Magnolia Table cookbook continues to be so hit-or-miss! Luckily, this Three Cheese Quiche was a MAJOR hit! Details below on this basic dish that was perfect to make ahead for Christmas morning! Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: Such a flavorful…

If you’ve been following along, I’ve had some giant bags of frozen fruits that thawed and re-froze into giant bricks after our power outage. Well, to use up the bags I stick them in the refrigerator the night before using, and then put together…

I hate to waste, so a recipe like a cobbler is a great way to use up a large medley of fruit in a simple and delicious way! This Mom Uptown Original Recipe for Almond Berry Cobbler was inspired by the almost week-long power…