brunch

I am not alone in thinking that a well-executed brunch dish is one of the most special meals of the week. There is something about it that feels gorgeously indulgent—such a far cry from the breakfasts most of us experience on a day-to-day basis: a couple of scrambled eggs, a bowl of cereal, maybe a power bar eaten on the way to work. The opposite of indulgence, a more fueling-up-for-the-day kind of eating. So when I have a moment to take my time in making breakfast or brunch for my family, I’m very happy. And then I’m also thinking about …

Very flexible, and a hell of nice way to start the day.

For a great weekend brunch, or a fun breakfast-for-dinner moment, this flavorful casserole checks all the boxes.

Sometimes simple is just what the doctor ordered.

Our family is busy.  Busy, I tell you.  Busy in that the weeknight dinners that we aim for regularly are becoming harder, which I feel stupid admitting, but it’s true.  Two active teenage boys, two working adults; this doesn’t add up to laid-back weeknight dinners with four people present.   Weekend nights?  Different kinds of commitments, not necessarily more togetherness (did I mention the boys are teenagers?) Weekday mornings are hardly different, they just involve more coffee (coffee!  the elixir of life!).  More coffee, even less time.   These days, it’s the weekend mornings that hold the most promise.  We …

If you've got a half dozen eggs and some random ingredients, you've got a frittata.