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Banana Muffins with Brown Sugar Strudel Topping
I can never get enough banana muffin recipes. I love bananas but there always seem some that manage to get over ripe and I never want to waste them, so I use them in all types of baked goods. This scrumptious banana muffin has a delicious brown sugar strudel topping that melts in your mouth. […]
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Fast & Easy Recipes with Only 3 or 4 ingredients
Looking for some quick and easy meals that are fast to do, but delicious? These 3 & 4 ingredient recipes are simple to make and let you get dinner or dessert on the table quickly. Easy 4 ingredient eggnog latte. Perfect for the holidays! But don’t let the simplicity of these recipes fool you. They […]
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Hash Brown Potatoes – Great Breakfast Dish
Looking for an easy recipe for hash browns to cook for a Sunday Brunch? These delicious hash brown potatoes are so simple to make and the fresh herbs make them taste just great. Sunday morning is a special time for us at our house. We normally go out to eat for breakfast as a treat […]
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Bakery Style Jumbo Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bakery style muffins are certainly not designed for those on a diet. Those babies are enormous. This recipe for jumbo chocolate muffins gives you the indulgence of those big muffins without the price tag that goes along with them. They make a great breakfast on the go. The jumbo chocolate chip muffins are easy to […]
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Sour Cream Banana Bread with Walnuts
I love recipes that make use of overripe produce that might otherwise be destined for the garbage bin. This sour cream Banana bread is a great recipe for the frugal cooks out there. It makes a great snack and easy breakfast on the go. Sour Cream Banana Bread This banana bread starts as a thick, […]
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My Favorite Egg Recipes – Great Breakfast Ideas
These egg recipes are some of my favorites. Most take no time at all and some are even good alternatives to fast food take away breakfasts. There is nothing like an egg to start the day off right. I love them, especially when the yolks are runny and perfectly cooked. Protein-rich eggs are taking the […]
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Easy and Fast Egg Muffins – Fast Food Alternative
When you are in a hurry in the morning but still want something tasty for breakfast, it is often easiest and fastest to do a drive through at a local fast food chain. But wait – this is not even a choice, when you have these tasty egg muffins on hand. Make them when you […]
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Spinach Gouda and Onion Quiche
This spinach and onion quiche is hearty and filling and will please even the most ardent meat eaters in your life. I am a quiche girl and my husband loves them too. There is nothing quite like the combination of eggs, cheese and cream with your favorite veggies to say that you are going to […]
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Simple Tasty Delight: Sweet & Tart Baked Grapefruit
I like grapefruit, it is so tart and refreshing. Normally, I just slice it in half and add a bit of Splenda to the top and enjoy it. This baked grapefruit has a lovely topping to it and is so warm and inviting. It makes the perfect fall breakfast recipe. Then one of my fans […]
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The Best of The Gardening Cook in 2013
January is always a time of reflection for me. I look back over the previous year – see what worked and what didn’t and make plans for the new year. Often the plans have to do with my weight. Alas, I always seem to have a new year’s resolution aimed at something to do with […]
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins – Easy Breakfast Muffin Recipe
This recipe for lemon poppy seed muffins is moist and delicious and has a tang of buttermilk. It is sure to be a delight with your family too. One of my daughter’s favorite muffins is a lemon poppy seed variety. She loves the tanginess of the lemon with the slight crunch of the seeds and […]
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Greek Omelette with Artichokes and Feta Cheese
This Greek omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch recipe. This is a Greek style country omelet, which means that it’s a hearty omelet, just packed with vegetables and cheese, and makes a filling main dish or big start to your day. Artichokes and feta cheese are popular choices for recipes used in Greek cooking. […]
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Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Omelette
This mushroom and caramelized onion omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch treat. The tender omelette is stuffed with mushrooms and caramelized onions as well as cream and Havarti cheese. An omelette (or omelet) is a type of egg dish often served at brunch or breakfast. Omelettes are made with beaten eggs which are cooked […]
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Breakfast Pastries – Muffins Cakes and Bars Galore
Breakfast pastries are perfect for those mornings when you are in a hurry and looking for something easy to grab on the run. Sometimes I want a hearty breakfast and sometimes I just want something quick and easy. Coffee cakes, breakfast pastries made of oatmeal and other healthy fillings and muffins fit the bill just […]
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Basic Cheese Quiche – A Hearty Main Course Delight
This basic cheese quiche is so easy to make, there is no reason to buy store bought versions of it. As a bonus, you get all the goodness of home made without any of the chemicals of retail convenience food. A quiche is an egg-based dish that has been cooked in a pie crust. It […]
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Camping Foods – Creative Ideas for Easy Campfire Meals
These camping foods ideas will give you some inspiration for meals to enjoy on your next camping trip, and all are easy and fun to do. It is getting close to that time of the year again. We’ll be hitting the roads for some fun summer vacations. Camping is one of the great ways to […]