Breakfast

This dish is a great way to serve eggs for a group. Take the eggs out of the oven when the whites are slightly undercooked; carryover cooking will finish them.

Fast-track this pancakes or griddle cakes recipe by tripling the dry ingredients and storing them in a jar. At breakfast time, scoop out 2 1/4 cups. All the other measurements stay the same.

These scones are light, flaky, and airy—closer to a biscuit recipe than the crumbly pastries you might have in mind.

Here's a skillet hash browns recipe that justifies the existence of that food processor grating disk (you didn't throw it out, we hope). If you don't have one, a box grater will do.

This frittata is lightened by using only half the egg yolks of traditional recipes.

Topping these fresh blini-like pancakes with smoked salmon would make an ideal appetizer for a party.

This version of an egg sandwich, from Austin's Noble Sandwich Co., uses quick-pickled onions (proof that pickles make everything taste better), Sriracha mayonnaise to bring the heat (a dash of hot sauce would also do the drink), and arugula for brightness and bite.

It's the most important meal of the day, so treat it that way, with easy upgrades ranging from summery smoothies to three-minute oatmeal

Get the measuring out of the way when you have time: Keep homemade mix on hand for these shortcakes, plus a stack of pancakes.

The BA Biscuit Mix (click for recipe) is as versatile as it is efficient. Whisk it with eggs and milk—and nothing else!—for pancakes you can whip up in the time it takes to brew the coffee.

Frittatas are excellent served warm or at room temperature, which means that it’s a perfect do-ahead dish.

The secret to perfectly crunchy granola? An egg white.

Pull the eggs off the heat when they still look a little loose; carryover cooking will do the rest.

Tasty, and healthy, too: Coconut water is high in potassium and other electrolytes, and Flaxseeds are a good source of beneficial omega-3s.

If you think quinoa is only good for savory salads and pilafs, you're missing out. Pair it with steel-cut oats to amplify its hearty flavor. A little maple syrup brings out its sweet side.

Tired of the same old yogurt for breakfast? This blackberry smoothie recipe keeps things interesting (yet healthy!).