Brown bread may not strike you as a summer treat, but I’d argue that, along with cornbread, it’s the perfect accompaniment to barbecue. And we’ve made it simpler by taking the bread out of the steaming pot and into muffin tins. By adjusting the formula a bit, adding more cornmeal and baking powder, we produced […]
Julia Child told viewers of Boston’s public-television program The French Chef that “eggs can be your best friend,” and she especially loved the sophistication of shirred eggs.
Both easy and endlessly adaptable, shirred eggs (a fancy term for baked eggs) are especially nice at brunch. By experimenting with different combinations of veggies, meats, and cheeses, you’ll never have to eat the same meal twice, and it’s easy to switch things up up to please your guests and use ingredients in season. Shirred […]
Whether you’re whipping one up for Easter or Mother’s Day, quiche is the perfect dish to serve at a special brunch. Here we choose some of our favorite quiche recipes for entertaining. When this creamy asparagus quiche made its way to an editorial meeting here at the Yankee offices, we declared it the best quiche […]
It’s blueberry season and that means it’s time to start baking. Blueberry muffins are a great option—I think of them as a sort of gateway recipe for new bakers—and this recipe will give you delicious, tender cakes studded with lots of fruit. A great reward for 15 minutes of prep work! This is actually an […]
These zucchini pancakes are my adaptation of a recipe that came from the Church Suppers and Potluck Dinners cookbook that Yankee published back in 1996. Not quite “vintage,” but it does qualify as a recipe worth resurrecting. It’s a little out of season, I admit. We won’t be seeing any local zucchini for a few […]
Slow cookers are a modern kitchen miracle. If you haven’t taken a moment to appreciate your slow cooker in awhile, or only get it out for one dish (I’m looking at you, kielbasa and meatball people!), I suggest the two of you get reacquainted. Slow cookers are the dream appliance for busy professionals (parent or […]
Made with Swiss cheese, asparagus, mushrooms, and shallots in a creamy custard filling, this savory asparagus quiche is the perfect brunch dish.
Are you tired of winter yet? These sweet and hearty Grapefruit Oatmeal Scones with Citrus Glaze will help banish winter blues and start your day off right! Packed with grapefruit zest, juice, and fruit, they’ll have you puckering up with delight come breakfast-time. On a recent trip to Florida, I brought bag a bag of […]
Late spring is one of my favorite times of year. Mostly because of the amazing produce that starts to make an appearance at the grocery store. Asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberries are some of my favorites. I have to admit, I grew up convinced that I hated rhubarb. My dad, on the other hand, loves rhubarb. […]
Don’t you just love super simple recipes? Especially when they’re a crowd pleaser? This is one of those recipes. It is the perfect breakfast casserole to make when you have guests staying over. You throw the casserole together in few short minutes before heading to bed for the night. I think it’s fun to make […]
