Recipe: Make-Ahead “Ham & Cheese” Breakfast Casserole — Brunch Recipes from The Kitchn

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We’re heading into prime brunch season, which means that brunch casseroles are about to enjoy their heyday. So I decided to revisit one of our most popular recipes ever, published several years ago for a breakfast bake with bread, pancetta, Gruyere, and eggs. I’m afraid I’ll sound horribly hyperbolic if I talk about this recipe too long: It’s rich, eggy, and unbelievably, incredibly delicious.

This is one to memorize, folks, and to pull out for in-laws and overnight guests. It may just be the very best brunch casserole I’ve ever made.

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Retro Recipe: King Ranch Casserole — Recipes from The Kitchn

Retro Recipe: King Ranch Casserole

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With all the hustle and bustle in our daily lives, I can’t think of anything better than stocking the freezer with a couple of homemade casseroles. There is something about these piping-hot, one-dish meals that can satisfy the weariest of souls. This from-scratch version of King Ranch Casserole gets rid of the cans and is destined to become a modern-day classic.

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Ritual & Rice Pancakes: How My Family Celebrates Easter in India — Easter Around the World

I grew up as a Catholic in India, and one of the holiest times of our year was Lent and Easter. In India Christian Easter (and Christian traditions in general) is probably even holier and a more important religious holiday than even Christmas, as it represents rebirth and renewal. It is a time to spend with family and friends, and has a host of traditions associated with it.

Here’s a peek into my family’s traditions of Easter in India.

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Recipe: Southwest Quinoa Breakfast Bowl — But First, Breakfast!

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I know what you’re thinking: Waking up on a Wednesday, cooking a pot of grains, and chopping onions and garlic is just not reality. I hear you (and I’m only cooking for me and my husband; we don’t even have kids yet).

But I want to make a case for this dish, in the spirit of prepping for an excellent, inspiring breakfast ahead of time. If you start this recipe on Sunday afternoon, you’ll be set for the week ahead and it’ll take you far less than an hour. It’s one of those nice investments in your future self, and it’s guaranteed to be a reprieve from standard weekday morning fare.

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