Best Breakfast Recipes

Pumpkin “Bran” Muffins (a gluten- and dairy-free adaptation of an FAK favorite)

A gluten-free variation on the classic bran muffin meets a whole can of pumpkin in this wholesome recipe the whole family will love!ย  Bran muffins are a seemingly wholesome way to start the day, yet so many bran muffins rely on sugar and oil to create moisture and flavor. Enter pumpkin! My original recipe for…

Overnight No-Cook Oatmeal Yogurt Cups

This classic recipe for no-cook overnight oats offers meal prep convenience and is loaded with fruit, fiber, and protein-packed staying power!   Overnight oats have a lot going for them. The no-cook, prep-ahead recipe makes the morning routine a breeze with its winning combination of protein, calcium, fiber, and Omega-3s. And it tastes great! In…

Crispy Black Bean Skillet Tacos

Pantry and fridge staples come together in a flash for these crispy meatless tacos that are deliciously filling and economical too.   You know the feeling.  You get home late from work, a meeting, or kids’ sporting events. Everyone is hungry, no food has been prepared, and you just want to eat…five minutes ago. As…

Honeycrisp Apple Crisp (gluten-free)

Warm spices, sweet-tart apples, and plenty of crisp topping are the hallmarks of this classic dessert that comes together easily with ingredients you likely have on hand.   Weโ€™ve heard the saying about an apple a day keeping the doctor away long enough to know that all apples are good for us. Yet not all…

Ham & Cheese Crustless Quiche

Enjoy this crustless quiche as a satisfying dinner or make it ahead and reheat for breakfast or lunch throughout the week. And did you know? Eggs have no sugar or carbs and are one of natureโ€™s best sources of complete, digestible protein!   Whatโ€™s not to love about an egg? One of these little orbs has…

Small Batch Canned Peaches

Beginner’s guide to perfect Small Batch Canned Peaches every time ๏ผwith lots of helpful hints and options.   “Putting up” food for the winter can seem like a daunting task. I had the benefit of watching my grandmother preserve jams, pickles, applesauce, and more, and I still had questions when I began canning on my…

Crunchy Maple Granola

Typically, dishes like spaghetti and chili are thought to improve with age.  But I have always thought that this concept applied to my Chunky Granola, a longtime family and reader favorite. While the taste is absolutely delicious straight off the baking sheet, the flavors really do develop a little something extra by day two or three.…

Easy Fruit & Yogurt Popsicles

Two basic ingredients are all you need for wholesome, creamy, refreshing popsicles that can be customized to taste.   I have a vivid memory of running through the sprinkler with my sister on a hot summer day, only to hear the distant melody of an ice cream truck. No sound was more thrilling or inspired…

Cold Brew Coffee

This easy process creates a base that can be diluted with water or milk for your favorite cold coffee drinks. Economical and cafe-worthy!     As far as Iโ€™m concerned, coffee should be piping hot or iced cold. Thereโ€™s no middle ground for my dad either. Throughout the hot days of summer, he never thinks…

Folded Omelet for One with Lox, Shallot & Yogurt

My favorite New York City breakfast is quite simple: a fresh, chewy bagel with a shmear (to use proper deli lingo) of cream cheese and a layer of lox. A few capers and some minced red onion sprinkled on top cranks this deli classic up an extra notch. So when I received a copy of…

Make-Ahead Strawberry Rhubarb Breakfast Parfaits

Perfect for busy mornings and great as a filling snack, this simple recipe is protein and calcium-rich, fruity and refreshing, and substitutions are easy. Plus it’s portable!   Everyone in my family likes to eat a good breakfast, but no one is willing to sacrifice precious minutes of sleep to prepare one before heading out…

Easy Egg & Guacamole Breakfast Pizza

Two nutritional powerhouses join forces for a filling, savory breakfast that satisfies just as well when served as a super simple dinner!   Chances are good that if you make guacamole for a crowd, the serving bowl will be scraped clean. But if you make it for your family, you may have some leftover. This…

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