breakfasts
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Make Sad, Dusty Granola Better With Butter
I find muesli and other untoasted granolas upsetting and bland. The nutritional benefits are a plus, and everyone appreciates dried fruit, but I have a hard time dealing with that dusty, raw, powdery coating. As a result, I tended to leave barely tapped bags sitting in my cupboard for months, until I discovered an easy…
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You Should Make This Protein-Packed Kai Yad Sai
There are some childhood dinners that stand out in your memory, permanently crystallised as “the tastiest food that can turn a hot-mess-day into an OK day.” I guess that’s what comfort food is, huh? For me, it’s Kai Yad Sai over jasmine rice. This Thai dish has all the features of an exceptionally satisfying meal,…
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Serve Your Fried Eggs Upside Down
An ideal fried egg is crispy on the edges and bottom, with a barely set or runny yolk, depending on your personal preference. I like frying mine in what some would consider to be “too much butter.” Often, I will let the butter brown first, then add the egg. Once the edges are crispy and…
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To Make Pancakes for a Crowd, Bake Them in a Sheet Pan
I love pancakes, but I don’t love making pancakes. Even under the best of circumstances, I’m prone to either overcooking or undercooking them, which leads to a bunch of waste, a lot of frustration, and copious amounts of cursing, which is not ideal when you have impressionable young children around. Add in trying to make…