DURING my teen years, I lived on my aunt's farm in Illinois. This was one of her delicious dishes, and one of many I enjoyed. I'm so happy I got the recipe and later made it my own family's favorite. It's...
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"This wonderfully moist brunch dish can be made a day early and stored in the refrigerator to save time," reports Kim Hafner of East Walpole, Massachusetts. "Loaded with zucchini, herbs and cheese, it...
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My grandmother passed this oatmeal muffin recipe down to me, and I'm eager to share it with my children. These down-home oatmeal muffins are tender on the inside and have a crispy topping of oats, brown...
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Enjoy the taste of homemade breakfast sausage without the guilt. This hearty recipe used ground chicken in place of regular pork sausage for a lighter spin on the favorite breakfast fare. -Mary Webb, Longwood,...
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Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless or substitute the cheeses and the meats. This dish can be made a day before baking. If you...
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At the start of each week, my family is already looking forward to our traditional weekend breakfasts, when I serve warm and wonderful dishes such as this. The make-ahead convenience lets me relax with...
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This egg spinach strata recipe is one of my favorite things to make for Mother's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas morning! It's a wonderful savory dish that incorporates elements of the cuisine I...
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Who says cookies aren't for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add the dried fruits and nuts you have on hand. -Lea Langhoff, Round Lake, IL
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This thick, glossy sauce makes chocolate syrup taste ho-hum. It's wonderful on the Frozen Chocolate Caramel Parfaits or poured over any flavor of ice cream to create a luscious hot fudge sundae.
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I've developed a strong interest in cooking over the years. As a matter of fact, I came up with this casserole as a special breakfast for our daughter when she was home for a visit. -Steve Heaton, Deltona,...
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This recipe has been a longtime family favorite. We love its savory, sweet, subtle Italian flavor. It's colorful, fluffy and a healthy way to start the day.
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When my neighbor hosts brunch, she always asks that I make this monkey bread recipe. I also make a savory version with garlic and cheese for dinner. -Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida
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This easy omelet will be a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
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"My family loves sausage, but I wanted to reduce the fat and calories," confides Linda Murray of Allenstown, New Hampshire. "This version, which uses ground turkey, is nicely spiced with garlic, sage,...
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This delicious crab quiche recipe is perfect for a lunch or brunch. It is made with fresh crabmeat, Swiss cheese, eggs, and a dash of nutmeg.
Author: Diana Rattray
Eleanor Smith uses peanut butter and banana to give this breakfast staple a kid-pleasing twist. "I call it 'Lightning Flash French Toat'," she writes from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska
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Chock-full of eggs, potatoes and meat, this hearty breakfast scramble would be tasty any time of day. Serve with Texas toast and wait for the compliments. Susanna Bellamy - Cremona, Alberta
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We are always wowed by how complex in both flavor and texture hand-milled grits are compared to their supermarket counterpart, which we don't recommend for this particular recipe. Grits are best when freshly...
Enjoy the fresh taste of a made-from-scratch bloody mary. Discover the easy vodka-tomato cocktail recipe and get tips for making it better.
Author: Colleen Graham
If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole. Guests will be impressed with its bountiful filling and scrumptious flavor. It's the perfect Easter...
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This casserole is perfect for a special brunch. It combines the spices of the Southwest with the comfort of a hearty breakfast. You can spice it up by adding cayenne and hot peppers, or mellow it by replacing...
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Blueberry french toast is a year-round treat. Show off your crop of fresh berries in the summer or use frozen berries to warm up on a chilly morning. -Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia
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I make a corn bread-style bake with sausage, maple syrup and apples when we want a hearty breakfast. It's sweet, savory and easy to make. -Stevie Wilson, Fremont, Iowa
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Don't have a cast-iron skillet? Cook the kale mixture in a stainless-steel one, then bake the strata in a 13x9" baking dish.
Author: Deb Perelman
My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining leftover ham and biscuits with milk, eggs and her homemade apple butter, she served us all a warm, delicious...
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"I literally didn't know how to boil an egg until I was in my 20's - when I tried to impress a guy by making dinner for him," writes Sally Siegel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "I didn't have much success...
At Christmastime, we get family members together for a breakfast meal. I serve this omelet with a fruit salad, hash brown casserole and hot biscuits. -Jean Tyner Darlington, South Carolina
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Store-bought blintzes speed up the preparation of this rich blueberry souffle. "This wonderful brunch entree tastes great with just about any breakfast meat served alongside," says Iris Katz of Pompano...
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Wake up your sleepyheads with the wonderfully warm aroma of peaches and brown sugar in this delectable breakfast bake. -Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Both of my boys really enjoyed helping me make this butterscotch monkey bread when they were young. It seemed to taste twice as good when they helped fix it. It's one of our favorites for breakfast or...
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Our kids love waking up to these golden, fluffy pancakes. The buttermilk batter is refrigerated overnight, making them perfect busy mornings and special occasion breakfasts alike. -Lisa Sammons, Cut Bank,...
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Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
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People can't get enough of these pop-in-your-mouth mini frittatas. They're a cinch to make, freeze well and the recipe easily doubles for a crowd. -Nancy Statkevicus, Tucson, Arizona
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Cinnamon-nut streusel tops an orange-scented muffin packed with cranberries and pecans-at every altitude, this is an unbeatable combination.
Author: Susan G. Purdy
A savory update to baked French toast, this is an easy make-ahead dish that is excellent for brunches and showers. The combination of maple syrup, bacon and nuts makes it impressive and satisfying. -John...
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My sister-in-law served this special dish for Easter breakfast one year, and our whole family loved the mix of bacon, eggs, noodles and cheese. Now I sometimes assemble it the night before and bake it...
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These fluffy pancakes are an easy way to fill up the kids before school or anytime.-Barbara Downey, Preston, Iowa
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This is a remarkable quiche recipe for a few reasons: The dough is intentionally generous so that it can be formed into tall walls all around, and the filling is jam-packed full of healthy greens. They...
Kids like to help stuff the sausage and cheese into the bread, so this is a good holiday treat. I serve it year-round for breakfast when we have guests or on special family occasions.
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Before I retired, this all-in-one skillet dish was constantly requested at office brunches. I'd leave out the eggs, double or triple the recipe and wrap servings of the zippy pork mixture in warm corn...
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I needed something stunning for a party, and this crescent braid did the trick. It's an edible centerpiece for a breakfast or appetizer buffet. -Amelia Meaux, Crowley, Louisiana
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