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Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

I’ve always loved experimenting with ways to make desserts healthier. After a meal, I often find myself craving something sweet. While an occasional indulgence is completely fine, I enjoy taking on ...

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“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

For me, there is no better start to the day than steak and eggs. It stands high in the ranks of any breakfast or brunch menu with the likes of Eggs Benedict or a hot stack of pancakes, and any diner ...

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Sweet Breakfast Buns

It’s my favorite time again: recipe testing time for a new How to Bake Breads class! Since the pandemic, home cooks have really taken to learning how to make their own bread at home. We offer two ...

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Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Bread Pudding

A couple of years ago, I professed my love of bagels in my blog Everything Bagel Strata. It’s a delicious way to enjoy the classic savory flavors of everything bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese and ...

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Phyllo Tart with Pears & Brie

Do you love a good tart, but hate making the crust? This one’s for you! The folded phyllo sheets create a beautiful “crust” that’s light and flaky. An easy savory-with-a-hint-of-sweetness dish, along ...

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Rainbow Bagels

One of the only things that can make bagels better than they already are is by making them rainbow colored! Bagels are one of those foods that most people are intimidated by and overestimate the ...

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Making Bacon

Welcome to the next installment of cured meats at home. Last month, we covered cured salmon at home. Next up is bacon! Don't worry, if you're an apartment dweller like myself you don't need a smoker. ...

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Cinnamon Rolls for Holiday Breakfasts

As the holidays approach us, I've been getting in the mood to start making my favorite desserts. In my family, we always make cinnamon rolls to enjoy for breakfast or really any time of the day.

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Wake Up Shake up

Okay, everybody I’ve got some really good news. Despite what all of the displays at grocery stores, hardware stores, big box retailers, and drug store chains have been peddling for the last two to ...

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Deep into Quiche

In the realm of quiche discussions, there are those who begin with a clever quip about what Real Men eat, and then there’s me, who is more bothered by the perpetual resurfacing of that maxim than the ...

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