Breakfast/5 recipes

Savory crepes fill thin egg pancakes with sautéed mushrooms and cottage cheese, then bake until warmed through. Eastern European brunch or light dinner classic.

Oven-puffed peaches and cream pancake: a dramatic Dutch baby with sliced peaches, pecans, and cinnamon baked into the custardy batter. Finished with an almond-scented sour cream drizzle.

Bread machine beer cheese bread with American cheese melted into beer and Monterey Jack cubes folded through. Push the start button and walk away. Beer-yeast bread with hidden pockets of melted cheese.

Raisin English muffins: homemade yeasted muffins studded with plump raisins, cooked griddle-style on cornmeal for craggy nooks and crannies. Toasted with butter, they beat any grocery-store version.

Wholesome chocolate zucchini bread made with whole wheat flour, oats, and yogurt for a moist, lighter loaf. Shredded zucchini keeps it tender while bittersweet chocolate and walnuts make it taste like a treat.

Homemade bagels the easy way: let a bread machine do the kneading, then shape, boil, and bake for that chewy crust and dense, tender crumb. Top with poppy, sesame, or onion, or roll the dough around a hot dog.

Corn pancakes with cheese (cachapas) puree fresh corn into a silky batter, griddle into golden pancakes, and fold warm around a stick of gouda. A Venezuelan street food classic.

Scottish potato scones made with just mashed potatoes, whole wheat flour, and salt. Three ingredients baked at high heat for crisp, golden flatbreads.

Roast beef sandwiches simmered in a garlic-lime tomato sauce with green chiles, cumin, and cilantro on whole-wheat rolls. A zippy Southwestern-style leftover makeover ready in 25 minutes.

Mother's Day baked apple-cinnamon French toast assembles overnight, then bakes into a puffed, custardy casserole with dried apples, raisins, and warm spices. Zero morning-of stress.

Morning glory muffins packed with grated carrot, apple, raisins, coconut, and toasted nuts. A hearty breakfast muffin loaded with goodness in every bite, ready in 50 minutes.

Bread machine cornmeal yeast bread with corn kernels, mild green chilies, and sharp cheddar baked right into the loaf. Tex-Mex flavor in sandwich-bread form.

Classic Italian balsamic bruschetta with ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and Parmesan on toasted French bread. Essential summer appetizer for tomato season.

Cheesy mushroom quiche built on a savory brown rice base instead of pastry. Eggs, milk, sliced mushrooms, and grated cheese bake into a hearty vegetarian main dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or weeknight dinner.

Gluten-free, dairy-free Banana Nut Pancakes made with rice flour and beaten egg whites for real fluffiness. Sweetened with honey, loaded with banana and walnuts, ready in 20 minutes.

Kuchen, a traditional German yeast coffee cake with raisins and cinnamon, made from a rich egg dough that rises twice. A heritage recipe that makes two golden loaves.