A make-ahead Christmas breakfast casserole means you can open presents instead of cooking. ou build it the night before, keep it in the fridge, and slide it into the oven while everyone gathers around the tree. If you want something sweet to bake alongside, these apple streusel muffins can be made two days ahead. There…
These Egg Muffins are made with whisked eggs, diced sweet potato, fresh spinach, and sautéed onion, baked in a muffin tin until set and lightly golden on top. They’re basically a mini crustless quiche, sized for grab-and-go mornings. I make a batch of these on Sunday to have breakfast ready for the whole week, since…
This Mushroom Shakshuka is made with a simmered sauce of tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and browned champignon mushrooms, with eggs cracked directly on top and baked until the whites are set. The mushrooms add an earthy depth that a classic shakshuka doesn’t usually have. I make this for a weekend brunch or a light dinner…
This homemade hot chocolate with mini marshmallows is made with whole milk, a splash of cream, cocoa powder, real chopped chocolate, a little sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, whisked on the stove until thick and silky. Topped with a handful of mini marshmallows, it’s rich and creamy with real chocolate flavor. Make it…
This Smoked Salmon, Broccoli and Spinach Quiche Tart is made with a buttery crust, chunks of smoked salmon, tender broccoli florets, wilted spinach, Gruyère cheese, and a silky egg and cream custard with fresh dill. It bakes into a golden tart with a soft, just-set center and a crisp crust. Make it for Easter brunch,…
You can get 30 grams of protein at breakfast without spending a lot, and Aldi makes it easy. The problem is that protein foods can get expensive fast at most grocery stores. Aldi has cheap eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, turkey sausage, protein pancake mix and protein powder, so it is one of the best…
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Crumble is baked in small round dishes and made with roasted sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a crunchy topping of rolled oats and pecans. Each ramekin gets its own crisp, golden crumble, so nobody has to fight over the best corner piece. Individual portions make sense…
These Pumpkin Pecan Date Oat Breakfast Energy Balls are a no-bake fall snack made with rolled oats, Medjool dates, pumpkin puree, toasted pecans, almond butter, and warm pumpkin pie spice. They come together in one food processor, and the dates hold everything together so you don’t need much added sugar. Make a batch on Sunday…
This Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding is made with pumpkin puree, chia seeds, milk, and warm pumpkin pie spice, no cooking involved. It thickens up overnight in the fridge into something closer to a pudding than the loose, watery texture chia seeds can sometimes end up with. I make a batch of this on Sunday nights…
These Pumpkin and Apple Muffins with Raisin and Pepitas are made with pumpkin puree, diced apple, plump raisins, and crunchy pepitas folded into a warmly spiced batter. Two fall flavors in one muffin, with enough texture from the seeds and raisins that they don’t need any glaze or streusel on top. I make these on…