Croissant con Lievito Madre by Nicolò Vellino

Tri-Colored Broccoli red Pepper Frittata by Foodessa

Although, most 'Frittatas' are made on the stovetop, I decided to share my oven-baked frittata instead. I do, after all, enjoy making this Italian classic in cake pan ;o)

Skinny Breakfast Pizza Melt by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Pizza for breakfast? Yes, in deed with this healthy, vegetarian breakfast melt! To make mine skinny I’m using one of those fabulous 100 calorie sandwich thins, egg whites, a little reduced-fat cheese and pizza sauce. The skinny for each is 215 calories, 6 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 6 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. It’s so easy…

EGGS VEGGED OUT - Sunny Side Up by Foodessa

Cooking up a specialty for Sunday brunch on a lazy day. This morning...My ' Honey ' and I cracked some eggs on a vegetable bed of goodness!!!

SAMBUCA samba to ORANGE ANIS rustic FRENCH TOAST by Foodessa

In this amazing aromatic dish...the milder anis based Italian liquor SAMBUCA...will be highlighted as on of the key ingredients. This slightly sweet, yet powerful liquor will serve to enhance the flavour of this otherwise classic French Toast dish.

spiced PLUM and orange Amaretto JAM by Foodessa

Juicy PLUMS almost didn’t make it into what turned out to be a delicious unique jam. How could it not be unique? Amaretto -- Cinnamon -- Orange -- Vanilla. Need I say more? For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/09/spiced-plum-orange-amaretto-jam.html

AMARETTO rustic baked French Toast by Foodessa

A nutty and fruity bittersweet Italian liquor enhances this great baked FRENCH TOAST dish to greater heights.

Elegant Eggs Florentine by Salad Foodie

Take eggs to the next dimension with this healthy breakfast or brunch dish. With a side of garlic toast, fruit and beverage, 1 egg on a bed of spinach makes a serving for us. But plan 2 egg-portions for hearty appetites. Leftovers keep well for tomorrow's breakfast.

Rice Crusted Quiche by maria liberati

Skinny Breakfast Pizza Melt by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Pizza for breakfast? Yes, in deed with this healthy, vegetarian breakfast melt! To make mine skinny I’m using one of those fabulous 100 calorie sandwich thins, egg whites, a little reduced-fat cheese and pizza sauce. The skinny for each is 215 calories, 6 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 6 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. It’s so easy…

Fresh Onion Frittata by maria liberati

Fresh Peppers with Beer and Frittata or Lunch at a Beach House in Italy by maria liberati

Florentine Salmon Brunch Frittata by Salad Foodie

A hearty yet healthy brunch frittata that yields easily to substitutions. In place of spinach, think broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini. In place of vermicelli use other pasta shapes. Cheddar, mozzarella or goat cheese in place of Swiss. Other fresh herbs (basil, rosemary) in place of dill.