Banana Bread: a timeless classic. Do you prefer banana bread for breakfast or as a snack? It's filling, either way, and satisfies a sweet tooth. I have made banana bread variations in the past with jazzy accessories like peanut butter ribbons and chocolate chip studs, but here I was looking to just change up this staple with a few moderate ... view more
Breakfast + Brunch
Stone Fruit Muffins
This is my favorite, easy muffin recipe. I first came across it when looking for a way to use the ripe summer peaches, plums, and nectarines that came with my vegetable and fruit delivery. I use a local company called Washington's Green Grocer; they deliver a gorgeous box of produce weekly to your door on a day that is set for your neighborhood ... view more
Avocado “Hollandaise”
Traditional Hollandaise Sauce is not healthy. It's hard to make too, until you get the hang of it. Hollandaise is the yellow sauce you see on eggs benedict and asparagus, made with egg yolk, butter, lemon juice, and a bit of seasoning. While it is bright and creamy and smooth, it has never been my thing. This Avocado "Hollandaise" is not ... view more
Eggs Florentine {Healthy + Easy}
This is what you are serving the next time you have friends over for brunch. Or, tomorrow, just for yourself - but only if you are the type to like a healthy, filling, well-balanced breakfast in minutes. I love scrambled eggs, but they are a hands-on proposition. Not that time consuming, but definitely hands-on. I am always looking for food ... view more
Sweet Potato, Kale, and Apple Hash
As I looked through my refrigerator for inspiration last night, I knew I wanted breakfast-for-dinner, but hoped I had something on hand that would jazz up my go-to eggs, potatoes, and turkey bacon. That I could make in about half an hour. That was really healthy. That I could eat during Passover. A tall order, but this hash ... view more
Cheesy Breakfast Grits
I grew up in the Midwest, where all I knew about grits was "That's something they eat in the South." Really? How was this corn derivative not a staple in the Corn Belt? I first became acquainted with grits when I attended law school in the South - Shrimp and Grits made a believer out of me. But it wasn't until the last year or two that I have ... view more