This is one of my favorite make ahead breakfasts! I always try to have the ingredients on hand. This is great for a family gathering, and the best part is that you can prepare the meat ingredients the night before and finish the egg bake in the morning. When you try this recipe, you will be amazed…
Anna’s Banana Bread
Our very special Granddaughter, Anna, is visiting us at Mead Meadow. Anna loves banana bread and we wanted to make one of her favorite things together. We chose banana bread because everyone calls her Anna Banana. She told me to tell everyone she really doesn’t like bananas, but, there is one…
Granola with Nuts and Fruit
Store bought granola often has preservatives, artificial flavors, excessive vegetable oil and loads of sugar. Also, most companies add sulfuric acid or sulfur dioxide to help preserve the dried fruit’s vibrant color. We prefer to use unsulfured, unsweetened dried fruit; cranberries are an exception to the unsweetened rule as they are bitter without being sweetened. Homemade granola is one of our…
Make-Ahead Easter Brunch
Easter brunch is always a little bit tricky. Attending a morning service and having a worthy breakfast spread ready to go right when you get home, is nearly impossible. Well, maybe if you’re the Easter Bunny. Assuming you are not the Easter Bunny, and that you don’t want to miss out on the egg hunts and…
Bacon and Gruyere Quiche
This classic quiche is similar to the ones we enjoyed in Paris. Nestled in a buttery crust, it offers a rich, savory custard flecked with Gruyere, bacon, and shallots. Magically, the overall effect is one of lightness. It is the perfect make-ahead recipe for brunches, lunches, and dinners. Pair this quiche with a simple salad,…
Blueberry Crumb Muffins
This is the muffin that has it all! We don’t usually like a muffin with a crumb topping, as they are usually too sweet and the topping can be hard and crunchy. This one is different because it is light and not overly sweet. We also think the crumbs add to the…
Panettone Breakfast Bread Pudding
Panettone is a moist, light, Italian oven baked bread that only shows up in stores around the Christmas Holiday. It comes lightly sweetened with delicate turkish raisins and orange peel, so no extra sugar is needed. If you can’t find Panettone, you can use Brioche or Challah bread. In this case, add 2 teaspoons of…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
I think breakfast is my favorite meal – especially on the weekends. I love the consistency and richness of ricotta cheese and putting in a pancake seems like a brilliant idea. The brightness of the lemon and ginger help to lighten it up. These pancakes take a little more time to cook but they are…
Gingerbread Waffles with Pear syrup and Ginger Cream
I very fondly remember the first time I had these waffles. I was on a girls weekend in Connecticut with my dear friend Joan and she made these for Sunday Brunch. I remember thinking they were so sophisticated for a waffle; I had never tasted anything like it. They require a bit of effort, but for…
Roasted Potatoes and Spinach with Goat Cheese and Eggs
Breakfast for Dinner is one of our favorite meals! Layers of delicious ingredients that you would enjoy for ANY meal of the day make this dish universal. It can also be made with sweet potatoes, butternut squash or any other roasting vegetable you have on hand. This recipe calls for Fleur de sel, a French finishing…