15 minutes to a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing brunch! I was hosting friends last weekend and needed something visually stunning but low-stress when I came up with this spread. Though a standard breakfast casserole is great, I wanted a vibrant, interactive centerpiece that sparks conversation. You can whip this up in 15 minutes or less, making it … Read more
Hilary PARKER
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite weekend baking project. I remember hosting a last-minute brunch last April and needing something that felt bright and special, but I didn’t want to spend three hours elbow-deep in Dough. That is when I came up with this easy raspberry-lemon scone recipe. Though plenty of … Read more
You can whip this up in just a few minutes of active prep time, and it looks spectacular right out of the oven! I was hosting a casual brunch recently when I came up with my current routine for this easy Dutch baby pancake. Though classic stovetop pancakes are always a solid choice, I wanted … Read more
Weekend mornings usually call for something special, but I rarely have the patience for rolling out pastry dough. I was trying to use up some leftover greens recently when I threw together this vibrant crustless spinach quiche. Though traditional, pastry-bound tarts are wonderful, I wanted a modern, macro-friendly meal that comes together without the fuss.² … Read more
You can whip this up in 15 minutes or less! I still remember the first time I ordered brunch at a fancy downtown café and was served a stack of wildly thick, golden-brown ricotta pancakes. I assumed they were impossibly complicated to recreate at home. But after a little experimenting, I realized you don’t need … Read more
Who doesn’t love the idea of a lazy weekend morning featuring a cafe-quality breakfast? I used to reserve my cravings for eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce strictly for special restaurant outings. The thought of whisking egg yolks over a hot stove until my arm ached, while desperately hoping the sauce wouldn’t separate, always felt far … Read more
Spring weekends at my house always mean a slightly slower morning, and lately, I’ve been entirely hooked on making the most beautiful, easy strawberry crepes! I remember feeling totally intimidated by French cooking when I first started baking, convinced that achieving that paper-thin, delicate texture required special pans and years of culinary training. Luckily, I … Read more
Say goodbye to flipping individual slices of bread while your morning coffee gets cold! I started making this baked French toast casserole years ago when I realized hosting brunch meant I was stuck at the stove instead of chatting with my friends. Though standard stovetop versions absolutely have their place, I wanted a crowd-pleasing option … Read more
You can whip this up with less active prep time than you might think! It is incredibly easy to fall in love with making a classic quiche Lorraine when you need an impressive yet manageable dish for a Sunday gathering. Though there are endless savory tart options, achieving that authentic, rich flavor profile without spending … Read more
Let’s be honest, waking up to the smell of warm sugar and spice is the ultimate weekend luxury! I still remember trying to perfect my pastry game years ago, battling dense dough and leaking filling. That’s exactly why I developed these homemade cinnamon rolls using the tangzhong milk bread technique for extra fluffiness. Though you … Read more