Side Dish, Breakfasts & Brunch Recipes

An easy way to use up your potatoes and to make something delicious.

Mushroom tomato basil frittata cooked gently on the stovetop, with crimini mushrooms sauteed in broth instead of oil and fresh basil stirred through the eggs. A light, low-calorie breakfast that comes together in about 20 minutes.

This much quicker and easier to prepare version of the classic Eggs Benedict. Reduced fat but equally as decadent as the original. This is a variation of a vegetarian version of the same recipe, see links below.

Mixed different kinds of melon together, use mint, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice to make a fresh dressing, a good start of a day with these fresh fruits salad.

An Italian twist to Eggs Benedict. Pesto replaces the Hollandaise sauce, mozzarella and tomatoes replaces the ham.

Might want to eat it with a blindfold. It tastes a hell of a lot better than it looks.

Papas chorreadas are Colombian potatoes drenched in a creamy tomato, scallion, and cilantro cheese sauce. A comforting side that pairs with grilled meats or eggs.

Rich and delicious. Absolutely love the cinnamon taste.

Found this recipe in one of my favorite magazines, Eating Well. Loved it so much that I've tweaked it a bit to make it more vegetarian.

Panzanella panini presses fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella with a splash of balsamic into a crisp, golden grilled sandwich. A warm, melty take on the classic Italian bread-and-tomato flavors.

This recipe uses ready-made taco shells, but soft tortillas are good too.

Mushroom oven omelet bakes sauteed mushrooms, bacon and sharp cheddar into fluffy eggs, no flipping or fussing at the stove. A make-it-once dish that slices into squares for breakfast, brunch or supper.

French fruit fritters with a light, airy batter made from separated eggs and lemon juice. Dip any fruit in the batter and deep fry until golden. Dust with powdered sugar.

Parmesan toasts rub Italian bread with raw garlic, drizzle with olive oil, top with parmesan and fleur de sel, then oven-bake until golden. Easiest appetizer going.