Roasted Radish and Herbed Ricotta Omelet

Eggs, eggs, glorious eggs! They are the heros of our quick weeknight meals and simple lunches, but they really shine at breakfast and brunch. Recipes with eggs come together quickly and always taste delicious – what else could you want when you’re still a little groggy in the morning?

From breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, to a roasted radish omelet, to a make-ahead egg casserole with sausage and chilies, eggs will always be there for you. All you need to do is roll out of bed and decide on a recipe to make first.

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A thick slice of lemon pound cake and a cup of strong coffee is one of my favorite things on earth. It’s the perfect afternoon snack, and if I had my way, it’s what I’d have in front of me every day around 3 p.m.

Today, I’ll show you how to make my favorite pound cake. It’s soft and tender, but will still cut nicely into those thick slices. Lemon zest and juice guarantee a solid lemony flavor, while the sweet glaze poured over the top just gilds the lily. Whether you’re making this for a quiet afternoon treat or to take to a party, I think this lemon pound cake will make you very happy.

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So, you’ve got some goals for your money — that big trip, the new car, the debt-defiance — and you’ve got a food budget to help you tell your money where to go. You might think that the plump grocery fund is your carte blanche to go shopping, but there’s something you need to do first before heading out.

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I’m not sure where the harebrained idea to make my own marshmallow Peeps came from, but I’m sure glad it did. Yes, they are a lot of work. Yes, they involve gelatin (an ingredient I don’t often use). And yes, they are loaded with sugar and not much else. Oh, and yes, they are a tremendous amount of fun to make and eat! Happy Easter, my friends!

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