I worked in the upscale restaurant at a famous resort many years ago. This restaurant was well-known for their brunch buffet and I was puzzled that they would serve something so unexciting in appearance next to decadent indulgences like smoked salmon and Eggs Benedict. That is until I tasted Bircher Muesli. After my first bite, I had a new favorite that I enjoyed every ...
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Overnight Oatmeal with Steel Cut Oats
Waking up to a hot and delicious breakfast is one of those wonderful pleasures of life. However, if you're the cook in your household, this doesn't happen very often unless you do the work. Since room service is not an option, prepping your breakfast before you go to bed and letting your slow cooker do the work while you sleep is a perfect solution! With ingredients as ...
Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
Crepes, the thin French pancakes, have long been a favorite treat. They are quick and simple to make, as long as you have a good non-stick pan. The only drawback is that they aren't incredibly healthy. By adding grain and changing the flour you use though, you can significantly improve this, making a french delicacy a source of whole ...
Healthier Cookies
Now that school is back in session, many lunchboxes are back to work housing lunch and snacks for hungry kids. As they are filled with sandwiches, drinks, and accompaniments, they often also include a "treat" that is in the dessert category. Instead of packing a packaged food prepared in a factory, you can make your own. After reading the label on many of the boxes that these ...
Healthy, Quick Breakfast Ideas
I'm often asked for recipe ideas that can provide a convenient, quick, and healthy breakfast option. One easy option is to make muffins and freeze them for an easy on the go munch, To make them healthier, try substituting unsweetened applesauce for some of the oil or butter, or use any fruit puree. I also love Museli and Smoothies (see links below). The following recipe for ...