Breakfast

I think it is safe to say I have made thousands of crepes. Crepes are Easier than You Think. They are so versatile. From Manicotti to Shitake mushrooms and Boursin cheese; there are many options for sweet as well as savory crepes. Here’s a recipe you can mix in five …

“Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Franklin December 30th has been declared “National Bacon Day” and in celebration, we’ve selected SEVEN recipes from the Food And Travel Nation Kitchen that include BACON.  It’s nice that BACON has its own DAY but in …

WE NO LONGER USE YOUTUBE. Bodacious Banana Bread. Don’t throw those soft, ripe bananas away! It IS possible to make banana bread without butter or oil and it came out moist and delicious. I had a couple of ripe bananas sitting around, so I threw this together and crossed my …

Are you tired of buying sausage with mystery casings and lots of preservatives? Make your own. Food And Travel Nation tested these a few times and came up with just the right blend of spices without too much salt. Once you try these, you’ll be hooked. 1/2 lb very fresh ground …

A Variation of Quiche Lorraine Quiche is such a versatile dish because you can literally fill it with almost anything. This is a variation of Quiche Lorraine that’s easy to make & tasty.   While I love the classics, sometimes I like to add things that make me feel a little …

These are two of the souffles I make that I have simplified over the years. I don’t make a Bechamel Sauce and I use a simplified version of a Creme Anglaise. Souffles with Bechamel come out very creamy and are not tailored to most American palates, anyway. Try these, and …

Grits are not just for breakfast anymore, but I still love them in the morning. Here’s a great recipe for grits that’s not your typical grits for breakfast.      

Here’s another benedict for your brunch-ing pleasure. This one has a little kick. Ingredients (for four people) 4  eggs 1 TB white vinegar 5  egg yolks 1 stick butter 2 shots of Zing Zang bloody mary mix 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp Carrot Hot Sauce …