Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite breakfast meals. Given the rather high amount of calories in Eggs Benedict, we try not to have it too often, but when we do I love this easy recipe below. My eggs benedict recipe uses croissants instead of english muffins which again probably doesn’t help the calorie count, but definitely makes it an easy and delicious dish to prepare!

My husband and I recently celebrated our fifth anniversary at the Four Seasons and we had the most wonderful breakfast of lemon ricotta pancakes. I have been trying different recipes in hopes of duplicating our delicious breakfast and think this recipe is perfect. These pancakes are so light and sweet. They will easily become a breakfast favorite.

I prepared this tart for Easter brunch this year and it turned out so beautifully and was delicious.  The flaky and buttery tart complimented the bacon and egg perefectly.  This would be a great dish to serve for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day brunch or a bridal or baby shower.
Thaw one sheet of puff pastry dough according to the directions on the package (you can find puff pastry sheets in the freezer section of the grocery store).  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Once puff pastry sheet has thawed, on a lightly …

This is a delicious pancake recipe that you can feel good about eating because it calls for whole wheat flour.  The pancakes are surprising light and fluffy.  You could also add blueberries or bananas to add additional flavor.
In a medium bowl, combine:
1 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vinegar
Let stand for about 5 minutes.  In a smaller bowl, combine:
2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Stir dry ingredients together.  To the milk and vinegar mixture, add:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Whisk milk, vinegar, eggs, and oil together …

I am always looking for great and easy holiday recipes that utilize seasonal flavors. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love pumpkin, so naturally, I love this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together:
1 29 oz can of pumpkin

2 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks (save whites for later)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Separately beat 4 egg whites until stiff and fold into combined pumpkin mixture. Spread evenly into greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Directly …

This heavenly recipe comes to me from a close family friend. She makes it for every weekend get together and no one lets her in the door without it.

In a large mixing bowl, cut:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour

Once coarsely combined, sprinkle with:
2 tablespoons water

Mix with fork or pastry cutter until combined. Make dough into a ball. Divide in half and pat 2 strips (approx. 12″ x 2″) on ungreased cookie sheet, about 3″ apart. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat to a boil:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup …

Eggs Fantastic is a great dish to serve Christmas morning or for a shower because you can do all the prep work a day or two before and don’t have to be in the kitchen the day of a holiday or event – and it serves a large group.
In a large skillet, on medium heat, cook:
1 12oz package of Jimmy Dean Sausage
1/4 pound chopped mushrooms
1/2 chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
Cook until sausage is brown and liquid is gone from mushrooms (about 7-10 minutes). Drain any remaining liquid and …

3 cans of cut up raw biscuits
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 stick of butter, melted
2 tablespoons water
Grease circular bunt pan. Cut biscuits into quarters and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Put into bunt pan. Combine brown sugar, melted butter, and water with remaining sugar and cinnamon. Pour evenly over biscuits and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

Once Fall rolls around, I start to crave these pancakes. They are so flavorful and rich. I serve these to my two year old, because I know she is getting vitamins from the pumpkin, plus she loves the taste of these pancakes!
In a medium bowl, combine:
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup of canned or fresh pureed pumpkin
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted cooled butter
Once whisked together, slowly add:
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Once all combined, pour batter onto hot, greased skillet …

This is one of my favorite brunch dishes. It is great for parties because you can make it the day before and store in the refrigerator before cooking. I have served on Christmas morning. I put it in the oven while we unwrapped presents and then served it right after, without having to be in the kitchen all morning.
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine:
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 cup red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Cook veggies until tender, about …