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Breakfast and Brunch: Eggs, Pancakes and More

Breakfast and brunch involve core principles of the culinary arts like preparing eggs and dairy products, as well as baked items and griddled specialties like muffins, scones, waffles and pancakes.
  1. Eggs & Dairy Products (18)
  2. Griddled Specialties (10)

Classic Pancakes Recipe

This classic pancakes recipe takes very little time to prepare. You can mix up the batter in advance and hold it in the refrigerator for several hours.

Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

These buttermilk pancakes have a bit more tang than ordinary pancakes. You could also substitute sour cream for the buttermilk.

What's Your Favorite Way to Prepare or Serve Bacon?

What's your favorite way to use bacon? Whether it's in salads, on sandwiches or just straight out of the pan, share your favorite way to prepare or serve bacon.

Perfect Bacon: Step-By-Step

This illustrated tutorial will show you how easy it is to make perfectly crispy bacon in the oven. And wait till you see Step #2 — you might not believe your eyes!

Easy French Toast Recipe

This basic French toast recipe can be modified and enhanced by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest — even rum or brandy!

Sunday Brunch Menus & Recipes

Here are a few menu choices for the perfect holiday or Sunday brunch. You've got a choice of egg dish, two kinds of French toast, two kinds of waffles, plus choice of hash browns or home fries, blueberry muffins or scones — and of course, cocktails (non-alcoholic, as well as the more "festive" variety.)

Corned Beef Hash Recipe

If you've never made your own corned beef hash, check out this easy corned beef hash recipe. It's so much better than corn beef hash from a can.

Red Potato Home Fries

Home-fried potatoes, or "home fries," are a popular breakfast accompaniment. This recipe features red potatoes, onions, and red and green bell peppers.

Basic Waffle Recipe

This tried and true waffle recipe is perfect for brunch or other special occasions — even dessert!

Crispy Hash Browns

This simple recipe for hashed brown potatoes (or hash browns) is made from shredded potatoes that are cooked in hot butter and oil until crispy.

How to Make Perfect Bacon

Want to make perfect crispy bacon without all the mess? Baking in the oven is the simplest, most foolproof way to cook bacon. Find out how it's done!

Fluffy Waffle Recipe

This waffles recipe is a bit more involved than the basic recipe, but the fluffier result is worth it.

Basic Scones Recipe - Scones with Dried Currants

These simple scones are light, flaky and buttery, and there are endless variations on this basic recipe.

Mother's Day Brunch Menus & Recipes

Mother's Day is legendary for being the single busiest day in the restaurant business. If you'd like to avoid the crowds, save a few bucks and have fun preparing your own special Mother's Day meal, here are a few menu options.

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