Breakfast & Brunch

Christmas Tree Shaped Hard Boiled Eggs

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This idea could not be easier and it is spectacular for a holiday open house brunch or a Christmas Breakfast. All you need to know is how to hard boil eggs or rather how long for hard boiled eggs to cook depending on what is perfect for you! I have been thinking about unique and easy […]

November 10, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Quail Eggs Benedict Blini

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Given that my surname is Benedict, and I have a passion for French sauces, Eggs Benedict is an oft requested dish from my family, in-laws, friends, etc…. I absolutely love a classic Eggs Benedict, but this variation with quail eggs and blini is our family’s traditional Father’s Day breakfast and for my connoisseur husband, I […]

June 27, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Trio of Brunch Blinis

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This trio of blinis is what I enjoy serving special guests for breakfast, particularly my lovely husband on Father’s Day. However, these savory pancake with gourmet toppings can easily be cocktail appetizers as well. The blinis are nice and fluffy, made with both buttermilk and sour cream. Of course, they are low-fat like most of […]

June 27, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Individual Artichoke and Red Pepper Quiche Cakes

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These quiche cakes are basically custards and offer a crustless solution to the classic egg pie. Best of all, you can make these the night before a brunch and reheat when you are ready to serve as per the recipe instructions. I made these for an appearance on the USA Network TV show, “Character Fantasy,” […]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Prosciutto, Potato, and Gruyere Gratin

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This delicious brunch recipe is a terrific “make-ahead” item. You can prep it the night before and cook it the day of the brunch or make it from start to finish 1 day before the meal and simply reheat it when you are ready to serve. I whipped up this tasty gratin as part of […]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Caramel Corn-Topped Corn Muffins

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Until I did the Hoe Down epsiode of the show I hosted and designed from food to decor, Weekend Entertaining on the DIY Network, I wasn’t aware that cornmeal was very different depending on what part of the U.S.A. you bought it in. In Los Angeles, cornmeal is grainy, and in the South, or rather […]

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