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Breakfast & Brunch

From the Archives: Homemade Granola

by Carolyn on November 19, 2011

Pin it From deep in the archives for World Vegan Month, one of our all-time favorites — homemade granola adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. It makes a great breakfast, and also a great holiday gift. Hint hint, crunch crunch. Find the recipe here — just substitute maple syrup for the honey to make it vegan.

Perfect Steel-cut Oats

by Carolyn on November 2, 2011

Chewy, satisfying steel-cut oats topped with chopped fruits and nuts are a perfect autumn breakfast. They’re vegan, too, in case you’re celebrating World Vegan Month along with me.

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Pin it This week in the crisper, the Oprah of the scrambled egg world. Five frittatas, filled with great-tasting protein and fiber, to fuel your winter mornings. Start brainstorming superhero names for yourself. You’re gonna need one. Find the full story and recipes here on Serious Eats.

Easy for you to say

by Carolyn on November 16, 2010

A bastion of healthfulness in the cake-for-breakfast category, this quickbread is just the thing to feed your overnight Thanksgiving guests on Black Friday before and/or instead of sending them out to buy you a Christmas present. It’s a contradiction in a loaf pan. Bring it.

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In the crisper this week, zucchini pancakes again. Because I just couldn’t get enough, and because there’s no such thing as a zucchini shortage (even when half your zucchini plants die. Or so I’ve heard). This version is sweet and spiced like zucchini bread.

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothies

Easy, no-cook recipe for banana peanut butter smoothies made with soy milk. A delicious and nutritious breakfast or after-school snack.

Homemade Holiday Gifts and a Book Giveaway

by Carolyn on December 17, 2009

Lemon Curd Gift

Recipe for homemade lemon curd, which makes a great holiday gift alone or paired with homemade granola, plus a book review and giveaway of How to Sew a Button by Erin Bried.

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My perfect oatmeal

by Carolyn on November 3, 2009

perfect oatmeal

A quick, easy recipe for my perfect bowl of oatmeal.

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pumpkin-olive-oli-bread

The Hasbrouk-Gibson ancient family recipe for pumpkin bread made with olive oil. It’s truly exceptional.

hairy gourd bread

This week in The Crisper Whisperer, an adaptation of The Silver Palate Cookbook’s famous zucchini bread recipe using whatever summer squash you have—even hairy gourd.

kale quiche

Pin it This week in the crisper, what is purported to be the world’s best quiche. Recipe, adapted from Ruhlman’s Ratio, here.

Easy morning muffins, made to order

by Carolyn on April 21, 2009

basic muffins

A versatile recipe for easy, quick, basic muffins that you can customize to the contents of your fruit basket, fridge or pantry. Add berries, bananas, nuts, chocolate chips, or savory ingredients like cheese and crumbled bacon.

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Basic rights of people and pancakes

by Carolyn on March 16, 2009

Versatile basic recipe for homemade pancakes, with or without whole wheat flour. You shouldn’t have to shop to make these!

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The Year of the Huevos

by Carolyn on January 7, 2009

Umami Girl sets goals for the new year and eats fried eggs with tomatillo salsa.

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Bohemian breakfast

by Carolyn on October 15, 2008

homemade granola

Recipes for homemade granola, adapted from Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa, and homemade apple compote.

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Zucchini Cheddar Bread from Joy of Cooking

by Carolyn on July 29, 2008

Joy of Cooking Zucchini Cheddar Bread

Recipe for a savory zucchini cheddar bread adapted from Joy of Cooking.

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Slow food…

by Carolyn on July 14, 2008

Why the French can’t drink coffee and walk at the same time.

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Chard and garlic greens frittata

by Carolyn on June 10, 2008

a dozen spent

Recipe for an easy frittata with chard and garlic greens.

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