Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake

by Ina Garten Everyone who makes this cake can’t believe how easy it is! The ricotta and sour cream keep the cake moist and the blueberries and lemon zest give it lots of flavor. Even if you’re having breakfast for dinner, you still need to have dessert, right? Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted…


Blueberry Muffins 

I got this recipe online for Flour Bakery’s Blueberry Muffin recipe. I don’t yet have any of Joanne Chang’s cookbooks, but rest assured, I will be getting them soon. INGREDIENTS  3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups granulated sugar5 ounces butter melted and cooled slightly1 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon zest1 cup sour cream2 large egg at room temperature1 large egg yolk2 cups  fresh or frozen blueberries…


Latkes

  Easy, Simple and Delicious INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes such as Russet (3 to 4 potatoes)1/2 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered1 large egg2 tablespoons matzo meal or unseasoned dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup canola oil Applesauce and sour cream, for serving INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oven and fit one baking sheet with paper towels and another with a cooling…


LEMON-BLUEBERRY YOGURT LOAF

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (if you’re skipping the fruit, you can also skip the last tablespoon of flour)2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar3 extra-large eggs2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (approximately 2 lemons)1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oil1 1/2…


Prune Cake

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup prune purée 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 
 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted 3/4 cup dried prunes, pitted…


Hash Brown Potatoes

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons minced scallions (white and green parts) Directions Melt the butter with…


Sticky Cinnamon Buns

Yield: 12 Ingredients: Sticky Bun Dough · 2 tsp dry active yeast · 4 tbsp warm water · 1/2 cup milk, room temperature · 1 egg, room temperature · 2 tbsp sugar · 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour · 1/2 tsp salt · 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature · 1/2 cup cream cheese…


Mom’s Granola

3 cups large flake oatmeal, (not quick cooking) ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup raisins or currents ¼ cup coconut ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional) ½ cup honey or maple syrup ¼ cup vegetable oil. Combine all ingredients except dried…


Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

ingredients: Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes · 2 cups flour · 1/4 cup sugar · 2 1/4 tsp baking powder · 1/2 tsp baking soda · 1/2 tsp salt · 2 x eggs · 2 cups buttermilk · 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus some for frying · 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen Directions: Blueberry Buttermilk…


Perfect Pancakes

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 3/4 cup milk 2 extra-large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Unsalted butter Pure maple syrup In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together the yougurt, milk, eggs and…


Hot Pepper Jelly

Hot Pepper Jelly 3 large red bell peppers 1 large green bell peppers 6 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 9 ounces liquid pectin Cut the bell peppers into 1-inch pieces and in a food processor chop them vety fine. Transfer the chopped peppers to a…