The beauty of my Mexican strata is that you can change it depending on the veggies you have on hand. I make mine most often with corn and pico de gallo. -Lisa Huff, Wilton, Connecticut
My sister-in-law served this special dish for Easter breakfast one year, and our whole family loved the mix of bacon, eggs, noodles and cheese. Now I sometimes assemble it the night before and bake it...
Our house is often filled with our kids' friends, and they always seem to be hungry. There are seldom any leftovers when I make these pancakes.-Ernest Foster, Climax, New York
My handyman, who is originally from Nicaragua, shared this classic breakfast dish his mother use to prepare. He says he makes it frequently for his children and they clean their plates! -Gail Borczyk,...
This hearty breakfast dish includes classic omelet ingredients in a fun egg scramble that's so quick to whip up! The eggs pick up plenty of flavor from the mushrooms, onion and cheese. To shave minutes...
We always have avocados on hand, so it's easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It's really tasty! -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Fuel up for the day with eggs for breakfast. When you want a change, try the other omelet ideas at the end of the recipe. -Naomi Giddis, Two Buttes, Colorado
I serve cut-up fresh fruit with this comforting quiche, which my vegetarian son really enjoys. You could also pair it with a slice or two of ham. Try it for brunch or dinner. -Donna Gonda North Canton,...
This yeasty, coarse-textured bread makes the best toast ever, a perfect partner to jam or preserves. A purely mix-it-slap-in-the-pan-bake-and-eat-it loaf, it's earned a place of honor in our test kitchen's...
this thick and puffy pancake has such a pretty presentation that it gets high praise from family and company alike. Four an extra-special touch, try topping each serving with warm pancake syrup and a dollop...
My husband and I love the goodness of food prepared with whole grains. But our children are different-their idea of good bread is store-bought soft white sandwich bread. So I developed this to appeal to...
Chili powder, cayenne and curry add an unexpected flavor twist to the taste-tempting bacon. With a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, the well-seasoned strips complement just about any breakfast, brunch...
My hearty sausage patties are loaded with flavor but contain a fraction of the sodium and fat found in commercial breakfast links. -Judy Culbertson, Dansville, New York
Hearty home-style food is popular in our small farming and timber community. We love pulling in flavors from other regions for this eggy dish. -Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon
Homemade crepes filled with a fabulous goat cheese cream and topped with smoked salmon add a real "wow" factor to a brunch table. The flavors will impress your guests.-
I created this apple sandwich one autumn when we had an abundant apple crop. We enjoy these sandwiches for breakfast and dessert all year long. -Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
I knew this delicious recipe was a "keeper" when I first tried it in the 1970s as a new bride- it impressed my in-laws when I made it for them! Now I sometimes substitute Mexican or Cajun seasoning for...
I tried this breakfast cookie recipe when I was a 4-H leader. Chock-full of bacon, cornflakes and raisins, they're a handy breakfast on the go. -Louise Gangwish, Shelton, Nebraska
I like to serve this for breakfast when we have overnight guests or for a holiday brunch. It gives Florida visitors a taste of sunshine! -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida
Adding brown sugar, pineapple juice and ground mustard is how to cook Canadian bacon for flavorful, juicy results. Plus, you can easily double the recipe when entertaining a crowd.
Oregano, garlic and sage add savory flavor to these ground pork patties. I've had this Pennsylvania Dutch recipe for years, and it always brings compliments.
The use of leavening in a cake is first recorded in a recipe for gingerbread from Amelia Simmons's American Cookery, published in Hartford in 1796; I guess you could say it is the original great American...
"This recipe makes light, fluffy pancakes that will have the entire family asking for seconds," reveals Martha Cage, from Wheeling, West Virginia. "They're wonderful for those on restricted diets. Try...
For a fun change-of-pace breakfast, try these sausage and hash brown frittatas perked up with salsa. To lower the dish's cholesterol even more, use egg substitute instead of the whole eggs. -Kathy Brodin,...
"In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon. The bountiful blend of tomatoes, kidney...
I created this recipe one Sunday morning when I needed to use up some potatoes. Our two daughters especially look forward to sitting down to these individual casseroles. -Peggy Meador, Kell, Illinois
Apples and pecans add a light crunch to these fluffy pancakes. Because they're easy to prepare and have a nice cinnamon flavor, they make a hearty breakfast, perfect for a crisp fall morning.
This is one of my mother's best recipes! I'm sure your family will be delighted with it, too. Serve it as a dessert or a very special breakfast treat. -Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska
I found the basic potato pie recipe in a cookbook and added the sweet onions, for which our area is famous. I've used this recipe for brunches and as a side dish for a main meal.
My son joked about adding bacon to cupcakes. I made bacon cups the next morning. The look on his face was priceless. - Karen Burkett, Reseda, California
So tender they almost melt in your mouth, these waffles have a hint of coconut flavor in every bite. We like to top the golden stack with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an indulgent...
I was tired of sweet French toast, so I made a savory version with sausage, cheddar and chives for Christmas one year. Now my family asks for it regularly. -Carol Grant, Freehold, New Jersey
This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks of ham combined with the flavors of mustard and cheese. Because it's assembled the night before,...
Wonderful blueberry flavor abounds in these thick and moist pancakes. My kids love them, and they are very nutritious, easy, and inexpensive! -Amy Spainhoward, Bowling Green, Kentucky