Breakfast

They say breakfast is the most important part of the day, so let's make it as delicious and comforting as possible! Browse my selection of comforting breakfast & brunch recipes that are sure to make a splash! Need a suggestion? Try the gooey cinnamon rolls or the apple cider coffee cake. Just be prepared to make seconds because these recipes will not last long!

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A small dutch oven with basil pesto drizzled in olive oil and topped with a basil leaf.

Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

A bowl of oatmeal with a spoon in it and various bowls of ingredients in the background.

How to Make The BEST Creamy Oatmeal

This creamy oatmeal recipe is truly the *best*! Oats soak overnight in a mixture of milk and water, then simmer...

A wooden bowl with yogurt, a poached egg, and a spiced oil with walnuts and a spoon in the background.

Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe

Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you...

A ceramic bowl filled with Greek yogurt with a wooden spoon in it.

How to Make Homemade Greek Yogurt

This homemade Greek yogurt recipe is easy and hands-off, and better yet, it yields an incredibly creamy and thick texture....

A decorative bowl with granola dotted with pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola with Cranberries and Pecans

This homemade pumpkin spice granola recipe is the perfect fall treat! It's full of crunchy bits of granola dotted with...

Skillet of beans and poached eggs in a tomato sauce with a wooden spoon.

Easy Breakfast Beans and Eggs (One-Pan Recipe)

Kickstart your day with these spicy breakfast beans and eggs! This hearty breakfast recipe features tender beans and perfectly poached...

Slices of apple cider coffee cake on parchment paper.

Apple Cider Coffee Cake Recipe

This apple cider coffee cake features a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, a moist cake layer studded with fresh apples, and...

Stack of lemon blueberry pancakes with maple syrup and a pat of butter.

Easy and Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

These lemon blueberry pancakes are light, fluffy, and studded with juicy blueberries! A combination of buttermilk, lemon zest, and fresh...

Stack of brown sugar pancakes with a pat of butter on top.

Fluffy Brown Sugar Pancakes Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

These brown sugar pancakes are golden brown and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. A drizzle of warm syrup and...

A bowl of whipped ricotta topped with olive oil, honey, black pepper, and fresh herbs with grilled bread in the background.

Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Honey

Looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next dinner party? This whipped ricotta recipe features ricotta cheese, olive...

An 8x8 metal pan filled with cinnamon rolls glazed with cream cheese frosting.

Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

These soft and fluffy overnight brioche cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting are made from a rich, buttery brioche dough....

Casserole dish of peach clafoutis with the center slice cut out set over a kitchen towel.

Easy Fresh Peach Clafoutis (Julia Child's Recipe)

This peach clafoutis recipe is the perfect summer dessert! Fresh fruit bakes in an eggy batter, yielding a cakey, custardy...

A wooden spoon scooping granola off a baking sheet

Easy Tropical Granola with Dried Fruit and Coconut

We're heading to the tropics with this homemade tropical granola studded with dried pineapple, dried papaya, and coconut flakes. This...

Whole milk ricotta cheese with olive oil, salt, and crackers

Easy Homemade Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Recipe

This whole milk ricotta cheese recipe is so creamy and so flavorful! It’s much easier than you might expect to make...

Blueberry clafoutis in a pie plate

Easy Homemade Blueberry Clafoutis Recipe

This easy blueberry clafoutis is thick, custardy, and filled with lots of juicy blueberries. It's an easy and flavorful dessert...

Eggplant fatteh with smoky eggplant, tahini yogurt, herbs, and pomegranate molasses

Eggplant Fatteh Recipe (Fattet Batinjan)

Eggplant fatteh (or fattet batinjan) is an explosion of textures and flavors! Layers of crunchy pita, smoky roasted eggplant, yogurt tahini...