Category Archives: Breakfast/Brunch

CRANBERRY-ORANGE-CINNAMON MONKEY BREAD

Cranberry-Orange-Cinnamon-Monkey Bread is a delicious and easy variation on the monkey bread we all know and love.

cinnamon, orange, cranberries, pecans, monkey bread, breakfastMy grandchildren love to make monkey bread when they visit and over the years, we have tried a lot of variations to the original one made from refrigerated biscuits.  We have added blueberries, cranberries, raisins, and drizzled with different flavored glazes.   Continue reading CRANBERRY-ORANGE-CINNAMON MONKEY BREAD

ITALIAN BREAKFAST CROSTADA

Italian Breakfast Crostada is one delicious recipe that you have got to try!

Italian Breakfast Crostada, crust filled with italian inspired ingredients.This was a healthy breakfast recipe that I won a contest with a couple of years ago.   This Italian Breakfast Crostada is easy to make, colorful and full of eggs, veggies, and cheese. The crust is made with a refrigerated pie crust. It adds a special touch to your weekend breakfast table or looks impressive to serve to guests. Continue reading ITALIAN BREAKFAST CROSTADA

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 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.
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STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE BREAKFAST RING

 Strawberry season is here now and this is a recipe I would love for you to try.

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

This recipe 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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BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY

These St Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas are like diving into a little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The children and grandchildren will be celebrating this fun holiday with a lot of sweet treats today, so I have some ideas to start their St Patrick’s Day breakfast on a healthier note.

I love to serve foods in individual  dishes.  They look more appealing and it is a good way to practice portion control.   I  use my ramekins or mini cast iron skillets for individual servings.breakfast, eggs, cheese

These Loaded  Crustless Mini Breakfast Souffles look like  a pot of gold.  I have posted this recipe previously.  HERE  Continue reading BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY

LOADED CRUSTLESS MINI BREAKFAST SOUFFLE

The past year I have been making this breakfast  souffle  and wanted to share the recipe.  My husband wants to cut back on carbs, so a crustless breakfast dish is just perfect.

A lower carb, breakfast souffle loaded with eggs, veggies and cheese.

My recipe is a basic one but you can individualize your soufflé by adding any ingredients you have available.  My grand-children enjoy making their own.  I just set up little bowls with ingredients that I know they like, and they fill their dishes with what they want.  This is a good recipe for the children to make because you do not have to be exact with the measurements and they will eat it because they made it themselves.

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