It's official: these lemon ricotta pancakes are my favorite weekend breakfast. They're gloriously light and fluffy, like bouncy pancake pillows, and they have a wonderful zesty flavor. Topped with blueberry compote or a drizzle of maple syrup, they're lightly sweet, bright, and delicious. You know you're going to have a good day when it starts with these lemon ricotta pancakes. 🙂
In a soft-flour tortilla wrap is a rich filling made from cage-free scrambled eggs; crisp, double-smoked bacon; pork sausage; melted Cheddar cheese; and potatoes - any one of these is sure to fill you up for the day ahead. Outside of the high protein amount, another awesome thing about this wrap is how nicely it's balanced between satisfying hunger and keeping you energized through the morning - all for 640 calories.
What happens when Nancy Silverton and Phil Rosenthal open a diner? Evidently, eight-hour-long waits, more celebrity appearances than a Saturday Night Live anniversary episode, and rumors of a secret phone number to get a table. After some anticipation, Max & Helen's opened in November 2025 with a menu meant to pay tribute to longstanding legends like the Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine.
Valentine's Day is about expressing love for special people in your life. One way to do so is to pamper that person as much as possible. That can mean starting the day off with delicious breakfast in bed. Muffins can be prepared in advance and are easy to enjoy in hand for a breakfast that involves lounging and love. Blackberry Crunch Muffins marry coffee cake and muffin elements and tart berries for something that is equal parts breakfast and dessert.
This easy sausage, egg, and cheese casserole features onions, bell peppers, herbs, and cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese. Enjoy this for a long, leisurely weekend brunch or a quick, easy family breakfast on a busy morning. 1 pound ground sausage 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
Fresh eggs: You'll use two large eggs per ramekin. Butter or oil: This creates a rich base that prevents sticking. For a dairy-free version, substitute with olive oil. Optional toppings: I like adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to each dish for best flavor. Baking dishes: Small ramekins or ceramic dishes work best. I use 5-inch ramekins that are just the right size for two eggs.
Here at Tasting Table, we're proud proponents of an unexpected overnight oats combo. Today, we're shining the spotlight on one avant-garde flavor idea to make your overnight oats less boring - and it stars an ingredient that tea-lovers might already have stocked in their pantries: matcha. Matcha powder can work wonders in non-bevy recipes, like this matcha pudding with sweet red bean paste, or this matcha strawberry tiramisu, and it totally belongs in your breakfast rotation.
Turns out Ina's a creature of habit; she revealed that she goes through phases of having the same breakfast, every single day, for over a decade. "I have the same thing I always have. I go for years with one breakfast, and then I switch, and I go for years with another breakfast," Ina shared with Amy. So what's her current fixation? "I always have whole-grain toast with really good butter. I love French butter. And coffee ... with milk."
In our collective minds, pepperoni has only ever been a pizza topping. For so long now, it's been infinitely tethered to molten cheese, blistered crust, and greasy fingers, so much so that we forget there are still many creative ways to use pepperoni beyond pizza. At times, it even shows up in dishes you least expect. At 7 in the morning, amidst the repetitive spin of cooking up yet another omelet, this American salami is the surprising twist that makes breakfast a whole lot better.
The way to a spicy Whataburger breakfast is simple: Order any biscuit sandwich or biscuits and gravy and swap out the buttermilk biscuit for the jalapeño cheddar biscuit. It's the same calorie count as the buttermilk biscuit (330 calories if you're keeping score), and the best part? No extra charge. This swap is available at all Whataburger locations from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Patty's Eggnest opened its first location on Greenwood Avenue in Seattle back in 1989 and has since become a landmark of the community. The chain is known for its all-day breakfast, featuring made-from-scratch items such as the social media-worthy Swedish pancakes, Elvis French toast (French toast topped with peanut butter and bananas), custom omelettes, scrambles, and more. The chains also serve a lunch menu filled with burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads, though most customers venture in for that breakfast menu.
"I remember smelling the aroma of it frying in the farm kitchen as I walked outside on winter days [at our home] in Bon Aqua, Tennessee," he wrote in " The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections From Johnny and June's Table." "Dad would buy canned biscuits, eggs, and sliced bologna. He liked the bologna slices nearly crispy - some almost burned. He always loved crispy and well-done foods."
Watching a celebrated chocolatier launch a line of chocolates in 2004, then an Echo Park shop in 2013, and a second 5,000-square-foot outpost in Glendale in 2022 has been a literal treat for longtime Angelenos. Valerie Confections' Valerie Gordon prepares toffees, petit fours, pies, and an outstanding and signature coffee crunch cake. The Glendale shop has an adorable and covered patio to enjoy any of these things, but also check what Gordon prepared for the daily specials, like quiche or breakfast hand pie.
Many of our breakfasts are cold, few of them contain vegetables, and they're often geared more toward convenience, intended to provide a quick energy boost while we're rushing out the door. Something that rarely makes it onto an American breakfast table, though, is soup. A huge favorite for lunches and dinners, especially during the colder parts of the year, soup is largely overlooked in the mornings.
There are plenty of reasons Bojangles continues to expand, not least of which is how underrated its breakfast menu is. The chicken quality has lunch and dinner crowds convinced, but the incredible homemade buttermilk biscuits are the perfect size for a comforting breakfast. We sampled and ranked 7 Bojangles biscuit sandwiches according to taste, texture, freshness, and whether we'd buy them again. Surprisingly enough, chicken didn't factor into our favorite sandwich, as the classic trifecta of bacon, egg, and cheese was too good to ignore.
I like an over-easy egg with some buttered toast for breakfast as much as the next person. But a fried egg sitting on top of warmed-up leftover white rice or fried rice? That's my preferred breakfast any day of the week. I grew up in a Filipino household, and fried eggs alongside rice was a breakfast staple for us. My mom always opted for frying eggs in olive oil, but as I've gotten older I've discovered that I like to fry my eggs in something more flavorful: sesame oil.
Tomato toast is a fan favorite of things to have for breakfast. It's quick and inexpensive to make, flavorful, and satisfying, and we love that it's filling yet light enough to start the day without making me sluggish. It is also quite versatile, as you can use different kinds of tomatoes and complement them with a variety of toppings. And when you want to dress it up, simply slather your toast with herbed cream cheese before topping with the tomatoes for a treat that feels a bit elevated,
That's right, bacon is great, breakfast sausage is good too, but when paired with frying eggs in a pan, neither of them really compare to chorizo. The reason that chorizo is the perfect one-ingredient upgrade for fried eggs is that the fat from the sausage is a strong flavor component that automatically adds significant depth to your breakfast meal. A couple of eggs fried in chorizo grease with some toast on the side is the stuff breakfast dreams are made of.
They're ultra savory, with a slightly pungent touch that rids you of the need to flavor your eggs with anything else. With meaty, salty nuances, anchovies are the perfect ingredient to upgrade your fried eggs with - and it doesn't take much to do so. Along with being super savory, anchovies are incredibly soft and melt easily. Heat the fish in oil or butter, then crack an egg or two inside and let it absorb the umami.
Even if you don't know how to cook anything else, it's worth learning how to make oatmeal. Widely regarded as one of the healthier breakfast items, a bowl of oats can keep you full for hours with its high fiber and protein content. It can be made in a flash, and if you use the right ingredients and techniques, oatmeal can taste wonderful all on its own with just a pinch of salt and a spoonful of brown sugar.
Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast (or lunch ... or dinner) of champions. They're so simple to prepare that even an amateur home cook can perfect them, and they are still tasty enough to satisfy the snobbiest of palates. But if you have ever wanted your homemade pancakes to taste like they came from a cozy, corner-side café rather than your own kitchen, there is one small step that makes a massive difference: roasting fruit before incorporating it.
When you're racing out the door in the morning, easy breakfast options can be the hack to set you up for an energetic day. Even Ina Garten's daily ritual involves slathering toast with fancy butter. For those of us looking for more convenient options, Uncrustables are at the ready. "They are great for when I forget to eat, and I'm heading between work appointments," wrote one fan on Reddit.
Roast the Potato Hash: Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, shallot, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss until well combined. Roast until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Cook The Bacon and Eggs: Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
There's something delightfully old-school about marmalade, which elevates the simplest breakfast of buttered toast, turning it into something worth lingering over.
Jennifer Aniston's recipe for breakfast quesadillas piqued our interest because we love both scrambled eggs and quesadillas, and this recipe appeared to seamlessly combine the two. To make this recipe, start by heating an oiled nonstick skillet over medium heat. While the pan warms, beat an egg with a fork until well-blended. Pour the egg into the skillet and tilt the pan until the egg is in an even layer.
I drink a protein shake every morning. It's not because I'm ripped or swole (although, of course, I am) but it's fast, easy, and doesn't spike my blood sugar. I can throw a handful of berries and peanut butter into the blender to get some fiber and vitamin intake while I'm hustling my kids around the house to get them to school in the morning. You're probably eating enough protein anyway.
