The real kicker on this breakfast classic is the buttery, luscious hollandaise sauce. We lighten it up with a mixture of silken tofu and reduced-fat sour cream. When poaching eggs, choose the freshest possible; the white adheres to the yolk better, making for an easier, cleaner poach. Ingredients 1/2 cup white wine 3 tablespoons champagne […]
Hash is the king of reinvented leftovers. Here we’ve added a Southern spin with a make-shift barbecue sauce. Don’t miss out on the fried egg—it really makes the hash. Ingredients 12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-in. cubes 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup chopped green onions 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted Great Northern beans, […]
Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]
This upscale twist on the traditional breakfast sandwich features sweet, tender caramelized onion and peppery arugula. A fresh fruit salad would be a good accompaniment. Ingredients 4 slices center-cut bacon 2 cups thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce (such as Cholula) or Tabasco 1 tablespoon butter Dash of sugar Cooking […]
Hash is the king of reinvented leftovers. Here we’ve added a Southern spin with a make-shift barbecue sauce. Don’t miss out on the fried egg—it really makes the hash. Ingredients 12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-in. cubes 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup chopped green onions 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted Great Northern beans, […]
This dish is like enjoying an omelet stuffed with spinach, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms, with hearty sides of bacon and hash browns, all in one package. Ingredients 8 center-cut bacon slices 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushroom caps 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (such as Simply […]
These scrumptious all-in-one breakfast muffins are pure genius and require just one muffin tin to create perfect single-serving portions. Ingredients 6 (3/4-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 ounce shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]
Ingredients 5 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices 100% whole-grain bread, toasted How to Make It Step 1 Place […]
The traditional version of this Italian-American classic is known to tip the scales: heavily breaded and fried eggplant slices that are then buried in cheese and baked. Our makeover skips the fry and bakes the panko-crusted eggplant until it has a crisp exterior and wonderfully meaty interior. A combination of part-skim ricotta, sliced mozzarella, fontina, […]
This quick, satisfying breakfast is loaded with anti-inflammatory foods: extra-virgin olive oil, avocado, tomatoes, quinoa, and omega-3 eggs. For even more anti-inflammatory benefit, serve with an orange or grapefruit. Omega-3–enriched eggs come from hens that are fed a diet rich in omega-3s (usually containing flaxseed). They’re easy to find; just look closely at labels on […]