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Classic eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch dish; if it's on a restaurant's menu, I'll order it nine times out of 10. However, when I'm cooking brunch at home, I prefer to make a lighter, meat-free Benedict. Instead of Canadian bacon, I use roasted tomatoes and mashed avocado. The butter-heavy Hollandaise sauce is replaced with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce. Although you could use poached eggs, Read more
On Mother's Day, my mom loves a long, leisurely brunch. And since I don't have to rush out the door to get to work, I'm happy to oblige! I'll be making her something indulgent, but still healthy. Here are some tasty, satisfying dishes that scream brunch but won't wreak havoc on anyone's diet. Added bonus: all of these recipes are a breeze to make! Read more
The YumSugar Community is a great place to ask for culinary advice and seek inspiration. Case in point: reader bball4rr recently wrote a question. She asked, "What are some healthy things to eat at brunch?" Well, bball4rr, I recommend you check out our series on nutritious breakfasts, Fresh Starts. It's full of great ideas, from cornmeal griddle cakes to eggs baked in tomato sauce. Another Read more
However you spend Easter Sunday, brunch is usually part of the program. Instead of filling up on empty calories that will make you feel like crap, go the healthy route. And, listen — healthy doesn't mean you'll be missing out. It should still feel like brunch! These recipes taste decadent and guilty, but are made in all sorts of nutritious ways. Read more
Ruth Reichl has described matzo brei as "one of life's perfect foods," and I couldn't agree more. After all, what's more comforting than a meal composed of reassuring ingredients like butter, eggs, and crackers? Still better is this nontraditional version of the Ashkenazi dish that's inspired by yet another Passover favorite: lox, eggs, and onions. Even if you don't observe the holiday, consider Read more
It's time to party like it's 2011! On the first day of 2011, skip cereal, yogurt, or steel cut oats and dish up a decadent, but healthy brunch to help you and yours start the year off right. Here are some tasty, satisfying dishes that offer a kick of indulgence, but won't wreak havoc on your diet. They're also really easy to make and will go over well on hungry friends who are milling about your Read more
Need an easy brunch to whip up on Super Bowl Sunday? Try this egg recipe from AllieNic. She posted it in the Healthy Recipes community group. Ingredients: 12 slices of ham (free of preservatives) 12 eggs Salt, pepper, and paprika Line a muffin tin with slices of ham. Crack an egg into each muffin spot, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes! Check out Read more
Easter weekend is coming up and whether you're religious or not, it's fun to celebrate the arrival of Spring with a special meal, be it a meat-free dinner on Friday or an egg-heavy brunch on Sunday. I've browsed our recipe collection and selected a scrumptious array of dishes to inspire you. Here are 10 wonderful eats ideal for offering on Easter. Read more
At the beginning of the month, I resolved to simplify every respect of my life, including the number of items and ingredients I keep stocked in my kitchen. That's because I've discovered that in cooking, as in life, sometimes less equals more! One unintended consequence of this newfangled declaration? I've suddenly been eating far more meatless meals made from pantry staples (think beans, Read more
When it comes to brunch drinks, there's nothing like a mimosa, but if you have them on a regular basis (like I do!) for a special occasion such as Easter, it's nice to change things up. My favorite new libation is this amazing cocktail that combines limoncello with mint, lemon juice, and sparkling wine. There's a little bit of work involved because you puree the mint, lemon peel, and limoncello Read more
