#breakfast-and-lunch

#breakfast-and-lunch

Usually an item like this is fairly expensive. That has been my experience with store-bought muffins. They either dry out or can get moldy.

Golden Child aims for a polished yet social atmosphere, resembling a members' club vibe without the exclusivity, making it accessible to all guests.

Bodega Nights is not a bodega or a wine bar, but a fun, sophisticated restaurant concept from the couple behind Babysips in a neighborhood that desperately needed a grown-up dinner option.

Volumes has quickly become a popular destination, known for its superb coffee and a lunch menu that keeps customers coming back. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the food offerings are diverse, catering to various tastes.

Scrub kosher salt into the surface of your stainless steel pan, says Wirecutter, citing the French Culinary Institute: This is 'a hack to create a slippery surface,' by filling in all the little microscopic cracks and ridges in the surface of the pan, so that you can cook eggs in the pan and they will not stick.

Lou Mitchell's opened its doors way back in 1923, and there's a reason that this is still one of the best old-school diners in the U.S. Customers are greeted by friendly staff handing out donut holes and Milk Duds as a way to welcome you to this home away from home, and in the kitchen? Locally-sourced eggs are turned into omelets on order, all the juices are freshly-squeezed, and even the bread and the orange marmalade is made in-house.

Nothing starts the day quite like a plate of steaming pancakes or spicy chilaquiles, but every state has its own unique way of doing breakfast. We found the most iconic breakfast foods in every state, based on local favorites and dishes invented or popularized there.

Valentine's Day is about expressing love for special people in your life. One way to do so is to pamper that person as much as possible. That can mean starting the day off with delicious breakfast in bed. Muffins can be prepared in advance and are easy to enjoy in hand for a breakfast that involves lounging and love. Blackberry Crunch Muffins marry coffee cake and muffin elements and tart berries for something that is equal parts breakfast and dessert.

Brunch in NYC isn't just a meal, it's a serious affair. And when it comes to embracing this passion, nowhere does it better than the East Village. Sure, the East Village is recognized for its diverse cultures and unique boutiques, but it's also a haven for brunch enthusiasts. Are you craving a gourmet eggs Benedict or a trendy avocado toast? This neighborhood doesn't disappoint!

In this version, cooked butternut squash is mashed directly onto a thick slice of warm raisin-walnut toast and topped with crumbled feta and a sprinkling of crunchy dukkah - a nutty Middle Eastern blend of toasted seeds and spices. The result is an easy, vibrant, flavorful breakfast that carries you through the morning without feeling rich. To make mornings simpler, cook the squash ahead - roasted, sautéed or even microwaved - and keep it on hand for a week of toast, wraps, salads and simple sides.

In our collective minds, pepperoni has only ever been a pizza topping. For so long now, it's been infinitely tethered to molten cheese, blistered crust, and greasy fingers, so much so that we forget there are still many creative ways to use pepperoni beyond pizza. At times, it even shows up in dishes you least expect. At 7 in the morning, amidst the repetitive spin of cooking up yet another omelet, this American salami is the surprising twist that makes breakfast a whole lot better.

Turns out Ina's a creature of habit; she revealed that she goes through phases of having the same breakfast, every single day, for over a decade. "I have the same thing I always have. I go for years with one breakfast, and then I switch, and I go for years with another breakfast," Ina shared with Amy. So what's her current fixation? "I always have whole-grain toast with really good butter. I love French butter. And coffee ... with milk."