A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Banana pancakes make the best weekend breakfast. These easy pancakes use basic ingredients you already have in your pantry. Mashed banana give the pancakes a hint of banana flavor, without being overwhelming. If you have an abundance of overripe bananas, try these banana muffins with cinnamon streusel.
Topped with a pat of butter, maple syrup and a few slices of fresh bananas, these pancakes are our absolute favorite weekend indulgence.
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The Bloody Mary. It is THE quintessential brunch beverage, yet I only have them at a restaurant. Brunch and Bloody Mary’s go hand in hand. We are going to make a restaurant-style bloody mary recipe at home. I made a killer batch of bloody mary’s last weekend and they were hands-down one of the best I’ve ever had.
I’m usually a two drink max kind of girl and I had two drinks in no time flat. Consider yourself warned, because they go down Very Easily. This is the best bloody mary recipe and one you’ll want to make over and over.
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These easy banana muffins are made from scratch, they have a great banana flavor and they are ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes.
They can be modified for different dietary restrictions, if needed, and they are perfect for a grab and go breakfast for busy mornings! Whether you are feeding yourself or your toddler, these muffins are a hit with the whole family.
This post has been recently updated from its original publication date of 9/24/12
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My healthy granola recipe is made with coconut oil, two types of coconut and almonds. It is good enough to eat on its own, which I do fairly often, but I love it sprinkled on top of yogurt for a little crunch. This granola will last for weeks or even months in an airtight container, but I guarantee it will disappear before you have a chance to find out.
There is no comparison between homemade and store-bought granola. If you’ve never made your own healthy granola before, this is a great place to start. The recipe is very easy and made with ingredients most of us already have in the pantry.
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Tropical coconut bread is just the thing to turn an ordinary breakfast into a something special. Coconut always reminds me of vacation and this bread is like a slice of paradise on a plate. This coconut loaf stays moist for days, which means you can enjoy it all week long.
Blueberries are my favorite fruit and based on the number of blueberry recipes I write, it’s pretty obvious that I’m biased to this little berry. While most of the recipes are sweet, blueberry also works well in savory dishes, like that blueberry bourbon bbq sauce in the bottom corner.
July is National Blueberry Month and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to “blueberry all the things”. While the season is over here, it is in full swing in other parts of the country and blueberries are readily available. Let’s make some blueberry recipes and celebrate this sweet little fruit.
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that Mom should be spoiled a little more than most days. She should not be in the kitchen making breakfast, lunch or dinner for the family, unless she wants to. I’ve gathered up a few of my favorite recipes that remind me of my Mom to share with you. Some are recipes that she has made for me, some are recipes that she often requests when we are together and others are recipes that I know she would love.
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Easy Blueberry Peach Muffins are the perfect weekend treat. Bursting with fruit and covered with buttery streusel topping (or not), these delicious muffins will quickly become a new favorite.
Get the last of the summer produce and bake up a batch of these delicious muffins. Full of fresh blueberries and peaches, they are a delightful way to start the weekend. What’s better than a warm muffin with your morning coffee? Nothing, that’s what.
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Learn how to make crispy cheesy hash browns loaded with bacon and sautéed vegetables. Have you ever made hash browns that ended up a gluey mess? Never again. Make your favorite restaurant quality hash browns at home with a few foolproof tips. Easy, Cheesy Hash Browns are crispy, full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
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