Breakfast/5 recipes

Homemade pancake batter from scratch with flour, egg, milk, and shortening. Double-sifted dry ingredients make thick, light pancakes every time.

Oven pancakes baked on a hot buttered sheet pan with buttermilk batter. No flipping, no standing at the stove. A batch of golden pancakes in under 15 minutes.

Mandarin pancakes made from a simple hot water dough with sesame oil, rolled paper-thin and dry-cooked in an ungreased pan. The classic wrapper for Peking duck and mu shu pork.

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with separated eggs and folded-in stiffly beaten whites for extra lift. A from-scratch griddle recipe with tangy flavor and cloud-like texture.

Potato omelette with sliced boiled potatoes, sauteed onions, and beaten eggs cooked together in a skillet until firm. A hearty, old-school breakfast with just five simple ingredients.

Cheese scrambled eggs made with egg substitute and diced red and green bell peppers. Low-cholesterol breakfast with melted shredded cheese folded into soft, creamy curds.

Elegant oatmeal custard baked in a water bath with egg yolks, cinnamon, vanilla, and scalded milk folded into cooked oatmeal. Served hot or cold topped with fresh berries.

Crunchy French toast coated in crushed cornflakes and flaked coconut, dipped in a cinnamon egg wash and pan-fried in butter until golden. A crispy, tropical twist on the breakfast classic.

Baked apple French toast casserole with caramelized brown sugar apples on the bottom and custard-soaked bread on top. Make it the night before and bake for a hands-free brunch.

Southwest omelette with nopalitos cactus, chunky salsa, and Monterey Jack cheese. A broiler-finished egg dish with bold Tex-Mex flavor, ready in 25 minutes.

Make-ahead baked French toast coated in crushed corn flakes for an ultra-crunchy shell. Prep the night before, bake in the morning, no standing at the stove flipping slices.

Classic Grand Marnier souffle with a pillowy orange-scented custard base and stiff-peaked egg whites that rises golden and dramatic straight from the oven.

Overnight praline French toast baked on a sticky pecan-brown sugar base. Thick French bread soaked in egg custard, flipped onto a caramel-nut layer, and baked until puffed and golden.

Oatmeal cooked in milk and water for a creamier, richer bowl than water alone. Includes directions for flaky, creamy, and chocolate oatmeal variations.

Quick breakfast pita stuffed with scrambled egg substitute, sauteed mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper, and melted reduced-fat cream cheese.

Easy egg bake on a crescent roll crust with cubed ham, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, Dijon mustard, and basil. A quick brunch casserole ready in 30 minutes.