A friend recently confessed to me that his usual breakfast consisted of a salad…after maybe ten seconds of silence waiting for the punch line, I realized he was serious! He reasoned that he hates vegetables, so why not get it out of the way during breakfast so he could eat whatever else he wanted the rest of…
Quick and Easy Brunch Recipes
Toasted Oatmeal with Seared Plums
Toasted oatmeal has a nutty flavor that makes eating oatmeal exciting! To show the steel cut oats some additional love, and to give it an even deeper richer flavor, toast the steel cut oats in butter before simmering it into a toasted oatmeal.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles by Sarah at Real Food and Ice Cream
Hello! I have a special treat for you today! I’ve been working on this day for quite some time now, and I’m super excited to say that The Worktop has its first ever guest blogger today, Sarah from Real Food and Ice Cream! The idea of having guest posts on The Worktop is to introduce you to…
Autumn-Inspired Vegan Granola Recipe (Vegan, Dairy-free)
This Autumn-inspired Vegan Granola Recipe uses pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, maple syrup and cinnamon for a seasonal taste.
Honey Oat Waffles
How did the boy feel the next morning after he went to bed hungry? Waffle! Ha ha. Poor boy. These honey oat waffles are the perfect base for any and all waffle toppings. Made with oats, wheat flour and only a spoonful of honey, you can pile on all that whipped cream and maple syrup and not feel…
Almond Milk Rice Pudding (Vegan, GF)
Almond milk rice pudding that is vegan and gluten free! A low sugar breakfast made with unsweetened almond milk, and served with pistachios, fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Healthy Zucchini and Oat Muffins
Why did the little boy eat yeast and shoe polish before going to bed? So he could rise and shine in the morning! Ha ha! If it were only that easy! I’m relaunching The Worktop today with a focus on breakfast and brunch foods. Yum! Every morning, the thought of breakfast and coffee is what gets…
Healthy Minestrone Soup with Kohlrabi (Vegan)
This Healthy Minestrone Soup with Kohlrabi is packed with six different types of fresh vegetables for a healthy and comforting start to the day. Minestrone Soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love it for breakfast because it’s extremely healthy and filling. The trick is to make this pot of Healthy Minestrone Soup with Kohlrabi…
Old Fashioned Rhubarb Cake (with Strawberry)
You’ll be reaching for this Old Fashioned Rhubarb Cake recipe over and over again. It makes a delightfully buttery and moist cake that is not overly sweet. You can also call this a Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake, as it goes perfectly with a cup of coffee for breakfast.
A Mouthwatering Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese
Watermelon! I love watermelons! Just feeling that hollow *thump* when I pat a ripe watermelon makes me salivate. All summer, we’ve been eating watermelons just one after another. With no A/C in our flat (or most anywhere in London), watermelons are the quickest way to cool off. During the hottest weeks, when the summer heat made make me so lazy that I wouldn’t even want to expend…
Black Pepper Mango Juice – *Serrano Chile Optional
Juicing has become a ritual in our household. Whenever I start preparing for dinner, Jonathan joins me in the kitchen. While I wash, chop and cook dinner, he’s by my side scrubbing his own pile of fruits and vegetables for the juicer. I got the juicer last year for my birthday, and we’ve juiced almost every…
Grilled Croissants (a la plancha)
It seems like everyone has their “I almost burned down the kitchen” story. I finally have mine. I set a croissant on fire in my oven. Within seconds, it went from being a lovely toasty croissant into a blazing fireball. No worries though. I turned off the oven, kept the door closed, and the fire quickly lost its appetite. The…
Croutons with Rustic Sourdough Bread and Red Pepper Infused Butter
Make your own croutons! This stovetop recipe for croutons is easy and delicious. The flavor of the rustic sourdough crouton complements any soup or salad, while adding a bit of heat. It’s 5 PM and we shut the doors at the coffee shop. The vacuum starts whirling, we start taking apart the espresso machine to…
German Pancake Recipe (aka Dutch Baby) for Pancake Day!
This recipe is for a deliciously thin crepe-like & pop-over-like German Pancake (aka Dutch Baby). The edges of the German Pancake rise up as much as 4 inches, forming an iconic bowl shape. Serve it with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a captivating brunch. Pancake day is coming…
Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes
These Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and delicious. I served them with fresh fruit, and just a drop of maple syrup.
Easy Banana Whipped Cream
This Banana Whipped Cream is so easy to make. You only need 4 ingredients to make this Banana Whipped Cream — a ripe banana, whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Serve this on a bowl of fresh fruit, pancakes, waffles, or anything that you desire!
Iced Vanilla Rooibos with Honey
Summer is here and it is HOT! I made a trip to Las Vegas this past week, and it was about 107 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) during the day, and at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) during the nights. Needless to say, I spent most of the trip indoors where the air conditioning was…
