Egg Recipes
Make-Ahead Savory Breakfast Bowls
Simple meal-prep is rewarded with wholesome, grab-and-go meals for the week, which can customized and topped to taste. They’re equally satisfying as a packable lunch or easy dinner, too. For the first time ever, my older son John has to fend for himself for every single meal – in a new city with no…
Congo Bars
Congo Bars = the ultimate blondie! Perfectly chewy and so much easier to make than a batch of cookies, this foolproof recipe is a childhood favorite that has stood the test of time. Readers occasionally ask me if I ever really mess up a recipe – and the answer is a definite “Yes!” Earlier this…
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein. (Leftovers improve with age!) Have you ever had an “Impossible Pie?” The name refers to certain recipes that were printed on the back or side of the Bisquick…
Zucchini Banana or Applesauce Bread (grain-free & naturally sweetened)
This grain-free, naturally sweetened zucchini bread puts a healthy spin on the ultimate summer quick bread. As an added bonus, it’s easy to customize and tastes great! This bread is all about choices. In the big picture, this recipe illustrates how we can have our proverbial cake and eat it, too. Cake－or quick bread in this…
Popeye’s Baked Eggs
Looking for more easy, tasty ways to increase your veggie intake? A whole container of spinach melts into this cheesy, protein-rich meal that can be made ahead and enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Do you ever buy a package of fresh spinach, intending to whip up lots of healthy salads throughout the…
Spring & Summer Avocado Toast
Just when you thought you couldn’t love avocado toast more…a simple twist makes this protein-rich meal refreshingly delicious－and extra easy. Easy is good, right? Many of the meals I regularly prepare and enjoy in my kitchen involve simple assembly more than outright cooking. Recipes also have a way of evolving over time. Such is…
Banana Bread Pancakes (or Waffles)
A wholesome, naturally gluten-free version of the perennial favorite quick bread, these light and fluffy pancakes incorporate heart-healthy oat flour (or oats) and can be prepared as waffles, too. Sometimes we just need a stick-to-our-ribs breakfast – and, happily, we can have it in a deliciously wholesome way! The first banana bread I…
Omelet Roll
Perfect for holidays, special brunches and breakfast for dinner, this festive roll offers a fuss-free alternative to making omelets for a crowd. For added convenience, the egg mixture can be prepared well in advance. Perfect for holidays, special brunches and breakfast for dinner, this protein-rich meal is like making an omelet for a crowd. The rolled nature may…
Leftover Pasta Frittata
This speedy dish is the perfect way to stretch leftover pasta into a fun new meal－and the recipe works with spaghetti squash, too! On the heels of our recent recipes for quick classic marina sauce and Parmesan garlic bread, a recipe that makes good use of leftovers seemed fitting. Who doesn’t love leftover spaghetti?…
Healthy Egg & Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast sandwiches are often high in carbs and fat, but with a few easy swaps they can be a healthy and totally satisfying start to the day. 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚 I’m not one to keep a firm count of calories, carbs, protein and other nutritional stats. But I’ve learned a general sense of what most…
Maryland Crab Cakes
Crisp edges with no fryer? Prep-ahead convenience AND classic crab cake flavor? This recipe covers all those bases with ease, making it ideal for entertaining yet easy enough for a special meal on a busy weeknight. We have some die-hard crab fans in our family. The perfect summer evening could very well involve sitting out…
Overnight Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake
Classic yet super simple, this longtime family favorite tastes just like a good coffee cake should. The prep-ahead option offers added convenience! Dinner has always been the focal point of our extended family celebrations on major holidays and, fittingly, where much of the time and effort is placed. Breakfast, however, has always been…
