Old-Fashioned Comfort Foods
A make-ahead Italian Sausage brunch casserole made with Italian sausage, onion, rice, Rice Krispies, cheese and eggs. This hearty breakfast casserole contains no bread. Serve for breakfast or brunch with fresh fruit or sliced tomatoes. So, for those of you that shy away from breakfast casseroles because you dislike all of the mushy bread in them; … Read more
A recipe for mini fruit tarts using pastry shells, vanilla coconut filling, and topped with fresh summer fruits of blueberries and cherries. Serve this fruit recipe for breakfast or brunch. These tarts are a nice bite size addition to a brunch menu or as something quick and easy to bring to the office. They will … Read more
A breakfast casserole recipe made with Italian sausage, hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and French fried onions. Serve this dish for a hearty breakfast or brunch. This is a hearty meat and potatoes dish for those who need more than just a cup of yogurt to get going in the morning. Serve this … Read more
An easy pretty in pink fruit salad recipe made with oranges, apples, bananas, pineapple, walnuts, and maraschino cherries. Serve this fruit salad for breakfast or as part of your weekend brunch menu. This is an interesting fruit salad because the dressing is made from its own fruit juices and cooked until thickened. Few recipes have … Read more
A strawberry rhubarb dessert made with fresh garden rhubarb and strawberry gelatin. Serve this classic family favorite dessert for any summer celebration. Every time I make this recipe, my husband and son can’t wait for it to come out of the oven. You could just become the star baker in the house with this yummy … Read more
These high protein yogurt pancakes are low in fat and sugar, but still moist and flavorful. Serve this pancake recipe with low sugar syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicious treat for breakfast or brunch. So, is there such a thing as a healthy pancake? Pancakes are generally thought of as having … Read more
Fried potatoes and ham is an easy side dish made with tiny red potatoes, green onion, ham, and butter. Serve these hearty breakfast potatoes on a cold winter weekend. Mmm…potatoes frying in butter. I am so there! To me, fried potatoes just says comfort food all around. I could just keep eating these one after … Read more
A hearty hamburger soup recipe made with hamburger, mixed vegetables, V-8 juice, Ramen noodles, and beefy onion soup mix. Hamburger soup is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. We usually have the ingredients on hand and it makes a hearty and satisfying winter meal. Everyone leaves the table content and happy when I make this recipe. … Read more
A simple maple strawberry syrup recipe made with fresh or frozen whole strawberries, sugar, and real maple syrup. Serve over pancakes, waffles or French toast for breakfast or brunch. I will say, this ranks as one of my favorite pancake toppings because you get the tangy strawberry flavor and the smooth finish of maple syrup … Read more
A fun family style homemade pizza recipe to tailor to your exact tastes. Serve this for a weekend meal comfort food and get your children involved adding the toppings. It is a fun treat for sleepovers too! These days it seems easier to pick up the phone and have a pizza delivered to your home. … Read more
