Made simply with frozen strawberries, frozen whipped topping, water, ice, and sugar to taste.
Time: under 30 minutes
Breakfast and Brunch

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast. CDK has recipes for breakfast on the go, family style pancake breakfasts, or brunch with friends. Everything from kid-friendly breakfast pizza to elegant crepes.
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Strawberry Frosties
Watermelon Sherbet Smoothie
Nothing says refreshing like a cold watermelon smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
Tropical Colada Smoothie
Made with pina colada yogurt, banana, mango, pineapple juice
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Pop-Tarts
Bet you wouldn't guess how easy it is to make pop tarts at home. Here's a three ingredient recipe for simple fruit flavored pop-tarts, but by all means get creative and invent your...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
A Berry Purple Smoothie
Made with crushed pineapple, blueberries or blackberries, ice cubes, fruit-flavored low-fat yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
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Raspberry Orange Smoothie
Made with vanilla extract, ice cubes, orange juice concentrate, raspberries, plain yogurt, milk
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
Light and refreshing, this smoothie is a combination of fresh strawberries, orange juice, and plain low-fat yogurt.
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Cinnamon French Toast
Flip the script on your breakfast routine with this banana cinnamon French toast. It's a sweet, cinnamon-infused twist on a morning classic.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Scrambled Eggs And Hot Dogs
A fun way to eat breakfast. Eggs are scrambled with hot dogs and served with ketchup on hot dog buns or tortillas.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Passover Waffles or Pancakes
Get ready to flip your morning routine with Passover waffles (or pancakes), a kosher-friendly breakfast that's delicious any time of year.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Eggs In A Cloud
These fluffy eggs in a cloud are a brilliant twist on breakfast. Toast slices are baked with ham, cheese, and whipped egg whites with the yolk nestled in the middle.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Wild Berry Smoothie
A delicious combination of berry, citrus and tropical flavors. The yogurt is optional but it adds a nice touch of creaminess to the smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
Peach-Banana Smoothie
What better way to get your daily dose of fruit than in a cool, refreshing smoothie? The yogurt and banana make this treat extra creamy.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bunny Pancakes
Bunny shaped pancakes are not only adorable, but also delicious! These pancakes are perfect for any Easter brunch or breakfast. They are simple to make and will be a hit with both kids...
Method: electric skillet/wok
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fruit Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
Who says French toast sticks are just for kids? These cinnamon spiced sticks are designed for optimum syrup-dipping ability, and you've probably got all the ingredients at...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana-Strawberry Smoothie
Healthy yogurt blended with banana and strawberries makes a great breakfast smoothie or afternoon pick-me-up.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grab & Go Eggs
These scrambled eggs in a mug are fun for kids and handy for grownups!
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Pumpkin pie for breakfast? Not quite, but you'll forget that you're eating a healthy breakfast because it tastes like dessert!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado Smoothie
Milk and honey transform the wonderful green avocado into a creamy, satisfying smoothie that'll keep you full for hours. Also fantastic with light coconut milk instead of whole milk.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Perkins Restaurant Pancakes
Make pancakes just like the restaurant does! This recipe contains baking mix, eggs, club soda, and melted margarine or shortening.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Waffle House Hash Browns
Want perfect hash browns every time? This recipe teaches you the tricks that restaurants and diners use.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Poached Eggs
There's nothing like a perfectly poached egg. The yolk is rich and creamy, while the whites are cooked just enough to hold their shape. Poached eggs are simple to make.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bickford's Big Apple Pancake
Made with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, margarine OR butter, apples
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham And Cream Cheese Quiche
The cream cheese in this recipe gives it extra richness and a super creamy texture. Use your favorite savory pie crust recipe or purchase one pre-made. You can also use...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
This variety of scrambled eggs uses butter and Velveeta cheese to really maximize the creaminess. Perfect on toast with tomato.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat International House of Pancakes Cream of Wheat Pancakes
These cream of wheat cakes made with buttermilk are extra fluffy, just as tasty topped with a pile of fruit or a pat of butter and syrup.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Corn Muffins
These southern-style muffins are a must-have on the menu at The Cracker Barrel. Easy to make at home with this nearly identical version to the restaurant.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Night Before Breakfast Casserole
What's the best kind of breakfast to wake up to? One that you've made the night before! Simply assemble the ingredients, refrigerate overnight, bake in the morning.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Cracker Barrel Sausage Gravy And Biscuits
Ever wondered how Cracker Barrel churns out those delicious biscuits and gravy? Wonder no more with this simple version you can make at home.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Miner's Breakfast
This hearty skillet breakfast is perfect for a weekend morning. It's made with potatoes, bacon, bell pepper, eggs, and cheese, and it's sure to fill you up.
Time: under 30 minutes
Panettone French Toast with Bourbon-Vanilla Whipped Cream
Bourbon-vanilla whipped cream is a heck of a topping on any french toast, to be sure, but sweet Italian panettone slices really complete the...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Country Flannel Cakes
Something about these flannel cakes will make you want to throw on a warm, comfy shirt and reach for the real maple syrup. Whether you're eating them in the countryside or the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
No-Fail Fluffy Omelette
Make the perfect omelet every time with this tried and true technique. Add fillings as desired such as chopped ham, sauteed veggies, and cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli, Crab And Cheddar Quiche
This delicious broccoli, crab, and cheddar quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner. This tasty dish combines fresh broccoli, tender crab meat, and cheddar cheese in a...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Maple Waffles
These waffles have the maple syrup baked right into them! And they are easy enough to make any day of the week.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Aunt Jemima's Pancake Mix
Aunt Jemima's got the syrup down, so you'd better believe she can do pancakes too. A bit of lemon-lime soda in the mix is the key to her light and fluffy cakes. You...
Time: under 30 minutes
Club Soda Waffles
Club soda has long been a secret ingredient in making waffles and pancakes extra fluffy. This recipe simplifies the process even more by using Bisquick baking mix for a no-fuss...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Roast Beef Hash
Turn last night's roast beef dinner into today's breakfast. Roast beef, potatoes, and onion make a hearty meal. Make it extra delicious with a fried egg on top.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Kenny Rogers' Corn Muffins
These cornbread muffins bring Southern charm right to your kitchen. With the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, these muffins will have everyone reaching for...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cooked Cornmeal Mush
Cornmeal thickened up like grits can be a delicious and satisfying breakfast with a bit of butter or some jam and walnuts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Adrian's Scrambled Eggs
It's amazing what a simple dash of an herb or spice can do to dress up something as basic as scrambled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix Clone
An easy homemade substitute for Jiffy. Use it in any recipe calling for 1 box of corn muffin mix.
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Crepes
Milk, flour and eggs combine nicely to produce one of America's favorite French delights. No fancy crepe maker needed here.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Thomas English Muffins
Homemade English muffins take on a wonderful baked flavor you'll never find in the supermarket. A couple of these, fresh-baked and crispy, make a base for a seriously...
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Craisin Muffins
Whether you're looking for a cozy breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack, these Craisin muffins are an easy way to sprinkle some joy into your day.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Dijon Quiche
This impressive baked quiche will have you coming back for seconds. White wine with Dijon and Gruyere or Swiss brings complex flavor to the chicken and mushroom stuffed dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ultimate Scrambled Eggs
There are lots of ways to do scrambled eggs, but for the ultimate scramble? We're talking two types of cheese, we're talking zesty chives, and yeah, we're talking bacon. Of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sour Cream Bacon Breakfast Quiche
Sour cream adds a little extra creamy richness to this bacon and Swiss cheese quiche.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bisquick Blueberry Muffins
Bisquick makes these delicious blueberry muffins a breeze to prepare. You can easily substitute other fruit in place of the blueberries as well.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.






































































