Best Breakfast Recipes
Pancetta, Kale, and Parmesan Frittata
Frittatas are quick, easy, and a simple salad or cooked vegetable turns them into a well-rounded meal. Or serve this filling, flavorful recipe with a side of fruit for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Frittatas truly are fast food. A quick saute, five minutes in the oven, and you have a great meal. Frittatas are…
Kathleen’s Low-Carb Cottage Pancakes
Thanks to their light and fluffy texture and low-carb appeal, even those who don’t care for cottage cheese adore Kathleen’s Cottage Pancakes! High protein and low carb are typically not the words I associate with pancakes, but this recipe shakes things up a bit! A friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen passed…
Quick, Night Before Steel Cut Oatmeal Prep (2 ways)
How do I cook steel cut oats faster? Despite the cooking time a package of steel cut oats recommends–15 to 20 minutes, or longer for creamier oatmeal–a warm, satisfying bowl of hearty oatmeal can be ready far sooner. Steel cut oats will cook in 7-8 minutes–or in as much time as it takes the…
Apple-Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
When Chobani’s new apple-cinnamon yogurt came out a while back, I thought it would be tasty in a smoothie. This is a fun diversion from my typical go-to smoothie flavors, and I have a favorite way to turn it into a smoothie that really reminds me of fall: When I make baked apples, I blend…
Baked Egg in a Potato
Sadie, Silvia, Polly, and Peppy are our backyard chickens, and they keep us well supplied with fresh eggs! I am always dreaming up creative ways to use the eggs, and I recently saw a picture which inspired this easy dish my whole family adored. The recipe is very loose. Basically, you bake an egg in…
White Chocolate Cranberry Scones (Gluten-Free Option)
Scones are such a yummy snack with a cup of tea or coffee. But, really, you might as well eat a donut because scones are usually every bit as fattening and the donut just might taste better! These scones, however, have a whole-grain, low-sugar base but are amped up with a mouth-watering combination of sweet…
Healthy Cornbread Muffins (Gluten-Free Optional):
Cornbread is one of my husband’s favorites. Over the years, I have acquired a rather hefty collection of cornbread recipes–sweet, savory, with-a-jalapeno-kick, muffins, breads…the list goes on. Many of them, however, rely on butter and added fats to impart moisture, as many of the traditional recipes are inherently dry. So, I got to tinkering with…
Slow-Baked Banana Bread
An unconventional baking temperature creates perfectly tender, foolproof banana bread every time. The recipe makes two large loaves－perfect for freezing or sharing! I just returned from a wonderful afternoon volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club. We read a lot, shared some good stories, and enjoyed a yummy snack. I…
