Category Archives: Breakfast/Brunch

STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE BREAKFAST RING

Strawberry season is here now and this Strawberry Mascarpone Breakfast Ring  recipe is one I would love for you to try.

Strawberry-Mascarpone-breakfast-rolls are made with crescent dough, mascarpone cheese and fresh strawberries.

 

This STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE BREAKFAST RING  is a fun one to make, especially when you have delicious, fresh strawberries. It is quick, easy, and anything with mascarpone cheese in the filling has to be wonderful.

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LOADED BREAKFAST PANINI

This loaded breakfast panini is perfect to start your day with, or to serve to guests for a special treat.

Leftover ham was the inspiration for my loaded breakfast panini.  My husband loves fried egg sandwiches, but doesn’t let himself eat them too often.  In the summer months he loves them with a slice of fresh tomato.  One morning while fixing breakfast, I saw the leftover ham in the refrigerator and put this sandwich together for him.

A loaded breakfast panini, meats, veggies, egg and cheese.On this day, I used sour dough bread, with  mayonnaise for my condiment.  Another day I made this on ciabatta bread and used basil pesto for the condiment. Any time I have a fresh tomato, I do add a slice or 2 to the sandwich. Continue reading LOADED BREAKFAST PANINI

CARAMEL BANANA-NUT BREAKFAST ROLLS

A panful of sticky, pull-apart rolls made with refrigerated biscuits, bananas, butter, brown sugar, nuts, and  drizzled with caramel topping.Caramel Banana-Nut  Breakfast Rolls
A pan of sticky, pull-apart rolls made with refrigerated biscuits, bananas, butter, brown sugar, nuts, and  drizzled with caramel topping.

These caramel banana-nut breakfast rolls are so quick and easy to make, only 6 ingredients, and done in less than 30 minutes total.  Perfect to serve guests or for your family to enjoy, and look like they came from a fancy bakery.
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MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls are a prize winning recipe for brunch. Refrigerated biscuits filled with mascarpone cheese, rolled in butter, cinnamon and sugar. Cranberries and walnuts added, baked and then drizzled with a mascarpone glaze.
This photo is from the Pillsbury website.

In 2008 I was chosen as a finalist for the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-off Contest.  I cannot even express how exciting this was and what an unforgettable experience. My recipe was Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls.

I was chosen as the winner of my category (Breakfast/Brunch)  and one of the 5 finalists to win the $1,000,000 dollars!  I did not win that, but did receive $5000 and a new stove. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SIZZLIN BREAKFAST SKILLETS

Start your day with these colorful, delicious, St. Patrick’s Day Sizzlin Breakfast Skillets.

St. Patrick's Day Sizzlin breakfast skillets are packed with eggs, meats, veggies, and cheese.

 

I like creating something special for my family on each holiday, so that was my inspiration for these St. Patrick’s Day Sizzlin Breakfast Skillets.

I bought these cast iron fajita skillets last year, and have had so much fun creating meals on them.  This is the first time that I have prepared a breakfast recipe on them. Continue reading ST. PATRICK’S DAY SIZZLIN BREAKFAST SKILLETS

COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD

Country Breakfast Bowl Board is loaded with meats,veggies,eggs,toppings,cheeses,and sauces. Country Breakfast Bowl Board

This Country Breakfast Bowl Board is loaded with all of the ingredients to create a delicious, hearty breakfast bowl. 

There are a variety of meats, potatoes, eggs, veggies, cheeses, sauces and then topped off with either a sausage  gravy or Hollandaise sauce. This board is perfect and impressive to serve on any special occasion. Continue reading COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD

STRAWBERRY CREPES WITH PASTRY CREAM AND FRESH STRAWBERRIES

Strawberry Crepes with Pastry Cream and Fresh StrawberriesStrawberry Crepes with Pastry Cream and Fresh Strawberries are perfect for any breakfast or brunch. 

These Strawberry Crepes are filled with a homemade pastry cream, fresh strawberries, topped with a delicious strawberry sauce, more strawberries and whipped cream. Continue reading STRAWBERRY CREPES WITH PASTRY CREAM AND FRESH STRAWBERRIES