If you come from a home where breakfast traditionally means biscuits, wraps or pancakes, going Paleo can seem daunting. These 25 Paleo Breakfast Recipes are amazing substitutes for your classic versions. Not only will you find wonderful high protein meal choices that are traditional for breakfast, you’ll see wonderful granola, muffins and even waffles! IRead More
Steak and Asparagus Breakfast Wrap
Every year when spring finally arrives I start fantasizing about having breakfast out on the patio. But then reality hits. I am not a morning person and the logistics of pulling together a breakfast and serving it on the patio before lunch time is overwhelming. This weekend I came up with an easy solution: BreakfastRead More
Cheddar Bacon Quiche
This Cheddar Bacon Quiche recipe makes a quick and easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I feel like quiche is such an underused meal option. It’s flexible, and it requires just a few simple ingredients – pie crust, milk, eggs – that are easy to keep on hand. While it takes a while toRead More
Brunch Recipes
I love brunch. Since it is served later, I feel more relaxed when preparing the food. We have brunch for every major holiday at our house. Here are some Brunch recipes to inspire you for your next holiday. Brunch Recipes: Bread Recipes My family could happily make a meal of rolls, muffins, and bread! CandiedRead More
Southwest Frittata with Chicken
Now that the weather has warmed up, we are busier than ever trying to squeeze as much as possible into the extra hours of day light. I am anxious to get outside, so I don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking breakfast. And I drag myself if as the sun is setting whichRead More
Steak and Artichoke Frittata
Confession: Sometimes I want my recipes to seem like I put a little effort into them even though I don’t really want to work very hard. That is when I turn to Frittatas. They are fast and easy, but they still have the wow factor, especially if you add unexpected ingredients like artichoke hearts. WhenRead More
Blackberry Egg Puffs Made in a Muffin Pan
I love questions and comments; they inspire me. My friend Christy, from Frugality and Crunchiness with Christy, asked me if egg puffs could be made in muffin pans. I didn’t know the answer because I usually make my egg puffs in ramekins, but occasionally make them in oven-safe coffee cups. However, I was determined toRead More
Strawberry and Spinach Egg Puffs
Last week on $5 Dollar Dinners, I explained that my recipes are occasionally inspired by my children’s interests. I shared how my kids like Lord of the Rings and pretend that my Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey and Brown Rice is made by elves since it is a food item wrapped in a leaf. This generated some discussionRead More
Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy
Here is a recipe for biscuits that only require 2 ingredients and is topped with chocolate gravy from my friend Vickie! I got married to my husband at a very young age and without the knowledge of how to cook. Oh, I knew the basics –how to scramble some eggs, make a pancake, etc. butRead More
The Best Pancakes Ever
Are you looking for the best pancake recipe ever? Then you need to try this fluffy pancake recipe from my friend Melissa! I have to laugh when I read restaurant reviews that say, “…but you can’t really mess up pancakes!” Obviously they haven’t tried my pancakes! I’ve been cooking for more years than I’dRead More
Pumpkin Spice Egg Puffs
Since my 3 year old announced that my Sweet Potato Egg Puffs were his favorite muffins, I have looked at egg puffs in a whole new light. He is right; they are light and fluffy like muffins, but they have very little flour and sugar, making them a healthier alternative. They also come together veryRead More
How to Make Perfect Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
My kids and I love breakfast for dinner. When my husband has to travel, I always make scrambled eggs the first evening he is gone. The kids and I feel like wild rule breakers eating breakfast for dinner. When he is deployed, I make scrambled eggs once a week for dinner – we never getRead More
Sweet Potato Egg Puffs
This sweet potato egg puffs recipe is a healthy, low-carb alternative to muffins. Have you ever had an egg puff? They are baked in ramekins or muffin tins. They are like a light and fluffy muffin only much higher in protein. Many egg puffs can be like mini quiches, but since this recipe includes sweetRead More
Cinnamon Apple Syrup
Are you looking for a frugal alternative to maple syrup? We enjoy using this delicious cinnamon apple syrup recipe on top of our pancakes and waffles. We love REAL maple syrup, but when I am out, I make The Cinnamon Apple Syrup to tide us over. It really dresses up plain old pancakes as wellRead More
Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
This homemade pumpkin muffins recipe has the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie in a light and fluffy muffin. Homemade Pumpkin Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup oil 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1/2 cup light brown sugar Directions: 1.Read More
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
This pumpkin pancake recipe creates a large batch of fluffy and delicious pancakes! It is time to start harvesting pumpkins, and we just happen to love all things pumpkin! After I make homemade pumpkin puree, I freeze it in 2 cup portions. When I thaw a bowl of puree, I make a batch of pumpkinRead More
Raspberry Lemon Scones
Scones are a teatime treat that also works for breakfast and dessert. Here’s a tasty recipe for Raspberry Lemon Scones. My daughter will be hosting a Jane Austen themed tea party for her college friends later in the month. We have been reviewing recipes trying to finalize the menu for her tea. There are manyRead More
Breakfast Pizzas
Here is a quick recipe for turning bagels into pizzas for breakfast! This is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce, shredded cheese, and vegetables. Breakfast Pizzas Recipe Ingredients: 4 bagels, sliced in half 1 Cup spaghetti sauce 1 Cup cheese (I use Mexican cheese blend) Optional: vegetables, diced Directions: Grease the bakingRead More
