Archive for October 2026
COTTAGE CHEESE EVERYTHING BAGELS
Hard to believe, but I’m jumping on the cottage cheese bread bandwagon. I can’t say it works for all the recipes I’ve tried, but in this case, these bagels came out surprisingly well. So if you need a little protein boost, give these a shot. INGREDIENTS (makes 8) 2 cups 4% cottage cheese, drained well …
Read MoreT-DAY LEFTOVER HASH
I’m not sure if I prefer the holiday meal itself or what I can do with the leftovers better. It’s really a toss-up. But if you’ve got some stragglers staying over, this hearty breakfast will keep the party going. INGREDIENTS (serves 2) 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 cup stuffing…
Read MoreSAUTEED CHINESE LONG BEANS
Do people still really eat the classic string bean casserole that has been served every Thanksgiving since Campbell’s soup went into business? In recent years, I’ve noticed it barely gets touched, so I’m opting for this fresher and tangier take on it. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of Chinese long beans or fresh string beans (about ½…
Read MoreMY LIFE THROUGH A BAGEL HOLE
Like many things we can’t seem to control, bagels have gone through an evolution. Whether they needed to or not is worthy of debate. I grew up in New York and bagels were and still are part of the fabric of daily life. Who doesn’t start their day with a bagel and a schmear? In…
Read MoreBREAKFAST BISCUIT CASSEROLE
I must give credit for this idea to some hunky dude down the Instagram rabbit hole. His version involved lots of fatty breakfast meats and some heavy gravy all draped in a bundt pan, but I liked his idea of mixing Pillsbury biscuits into an egg casserole, (I just happened to have a spare pack…
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