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82 recipes in this collection
Æbleskiver (Danish Spherical Pancakes) prepared recipeInternational
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Æbleskiver (Danish Spherical Pancakes)

Æbleskiver or ebleskiver (literally "apple slices") are traditional Danish cakes, somewhat similar in texture to American pancakes. Æbleskiver are cooked in a special æbleskive pan, a cast-iron pan with several hemispherical indentations in the bottom of the pan.

Akamu (Nigerian Pudding) prepared recipeInternational
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Akamu (Nigerian Pudding)

Akamu, also known as pap or ogi, is a variety of Nigerian pudding usually make from soaked corn. It is often eaten for breakfast.

Appam (Fermented Rice Pancake) prepared recipeInternational
3 minAdvanced

Appam (Fermented Rice Pancake)

Sri Lankan Cuisine Appam, a fermented rice pancake, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is especially popular among the Christian communities of that state. Appam are often served along with a coconut-flavoured vegetable stew. It is also very popular in Sri Lanka, where it is known as "appa" (or "hopper") and often served with an

Asaro prepared recipeInternational
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Asaro

Asaro, also known as yam porridge is a traditional Nigerian dish made by cooking yam in a richly seasoned sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and oil. It is particularly popular among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria but is enjoyed throughout the country. The dish is known for its soft texture and rich flavor. During cooking, part of the yam breaks

Biscuits II prepared recipeUnited States
30 minMedium

Biscuits II

This recipe for biscuits is adapted from the public domain cookbook A Little Book for A Little Cook.

Biscuits III prepared recipeUnited States
20 minMedium

Biscuits III

This recipe is adapted from the public domain cookbook Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management.

Blackberry Oat Bars (Gluten-Free) prepared recipeInternational
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Blackberry Oat Bars (Gluten-Free)

Gluten-free, vegan-friendly blackberry oat bars that could be breakfast Monday morning. Originally posted to Foodista by user Simmer + Sauce. Foodista recipes are released under a CC-BY license.

Breakfast Dürüm prepared recipeInternational
60 minAdvanced

Breakfast Dürüm

Dürüm is a Middle Eastern fast food similar to a wrap. The variation here combines a modified spinach mushroom omelet recipe, hash browns, hummus, and beef steak, all within an earthy, nutty wheat flatbread known as “lavash” or “yufka”, for an intensely spicy and greasy portable breakfast meal.

Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stew) prepared recipeInternational
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Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stew)

Chakalaka is a spicy South African vegetable relish made from beans, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes. It is often served as a side dish with bread, pap (maize porridge), or meat. Chakalaka is versatile and can be customized with various vegetables and spices depending on regional or personal preference.

Chickpea Omelette prepared recipeInternational
5 minMedium

Chickpea Omelette

Chickpea omelette is a simple and quick breakfast dish. It is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets, and is a great source of protein.

Chipsi mayai prepared recipeInternational
20 minMedium

Chipsi mayai

Egg Chipsi Mayai (Swahili for "chips and eggs"), also known as zege, is the most popular street food found all over Tanzania. The dish was invented in the streets of Dar es Salaam. In its most basic form, chipsi mayai is a simple potato-egg omelette. It is available in all regions of Tanzania, from the most remote villages to large towns. Food stands both in

Cholley (Chickpea Curry) prepared recipeInternational
810 minAdvanced

Cholley (Chickpea Curry)

Vegan Cholley, also chole, choley, cholay, white cholay, chana, channa, or chana masala, is a popular and versatile Indian and Pakistani chickpea dish. It is commonly cooked in Northern India (especially Punjab) and Pakistan for breakfast, but it is also regularly served at dinner parties, picnics, wedding receptions and other special events. Cholley feature

Corn Pancakes prepared recipeUnited States
15 minMedium

Corn Pancakes

Corn Pancakes is a United States recipe with clear ingredients and practical, step-by-step directions.

Denver Omelet prepared recipeUnited States
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Denver Omelet

Omelet Recipes The Denver omelet is a bit like the Spanish omelet, but with different non-egg ingredients.

Egg Pie prepared recipeUnited States
60 minMedium

Egg Pie

Southern U.S. cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Cheese This is a good dish for breakfast, brunch, or late-night snack dish.

Faten Wake (Hausa Bean Porridge) prepared recipeInternational
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Faten Wake (Hausa Bean Porridge)

Faten wake is a traditional Hausa bean porridge from Northern Nigeria. This hearty and nutritious dish is made with soft-cooked beans, vegetables, and spices, and it is typically served as a main meal for lunch or dinner. It can be enjoyed on its own or with sides like bread, fried plantains, or pap.

Fribourg Omelet prepared recipeInternational
15 minAdvanced

Fribourg Omelet

A Fribourg omelet is a mix of eggs, crunchy greens, and ham, with the Swiss canton of Fribourg’s native Gruyère cheese adding an acidic punch to bind the flavors together.

Fried Bananas prepared recipeInternational
20 minMedium

Fried Bananas

Recipes for dessert Fried bananas is a delightful dessert or snack enjoyed in many cuisines around the world. These sweet, caramelized banana slices offer a perfect balance of crispy and tender textures. Whether served on their own or as a topping for ice cream or pancakes, fried bananas are a simple yet satisfying treat.

Fried Bread prepared recipeInternational
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Fried Bread

Fried bread is a very simple bread recipe that is served mainly for breakfast. These are great served with the same toppings as biscuits, including butter, jam, gravy, or any of your other favorites.

Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans) prepared recipeInternational
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Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

Ful medames is a classic Egyptian dish made from cooked fava beans, typically enjoyed for breakfast or as a hearty street food snack. It is a nutritious and flavorful dish that is rich in protein and fiber. Ful Medames is often served with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, and various accompaniments, making it a satisfying and versatile culinary delight.

Hash Browns prepared recipeInternational
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Hash Browns

Breakfast Hash browns or hashed browns are a simple potato preparation in which potato pieces are pan-fried after being shredded, julienned, diced, or riced. They are considered a breakfast food and are often served with ketchup. This recipe refers to the shredded version, which is the most common in many parts of the United States.

Henry Thiele's Pancake prepared recipeInternational
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Henry Thiele's Pancake

Henry Thiele's Pancake is a German pancake recipe developed in the 1930s at Henry Thiele's Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. The restaurant was demolished in the 1990s, now the location of Thiele Square. The original recipe contributors developed this version years ago to enjoy on New Year's Day.

Huevos Rancheros prepared recipeUnited States
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Huevos Rancheros

Breakfast Huevos Rancheros (Spanish for "eggs ranch-style") is a traditional Mexican country breakfast. From its home in Mexico, the dish has spread throughout the Americas.

Hummus (Greek) prepared recipeInternational
1440 minAdvanced

Hummus (Greek)

Hummus Hummus is a nutritious dip originating from the Middle East. It is called revythosaláta (ρεβυθοσαλάτα) in Greek.

Kedgeree (Rice and Smoked Fish) prepared recipeUnited Kingdom
40 minAdvanced

Kedgeree (Rice and Smoked Fish)

Cuisine of the United Kingdom Kedgeree (or occasionally kitcherie, kitchari or kitchiri) is a dish consisting of flaked fish (usually smoked haddock), boiled rice, eggs and butter. It originated amongst the British colonials in India hence was introduced to the United Kingdom as a popular English breakfast in Victorian times, part of the then-fas

Khara Pongal (Rice and Mung Bean Porridge) prepared recipeInternational
40 minAdvanced

Khara Pongal (Rice and Mung Bean Porridge)

Rice Recipes Khara pongal is a savoury porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer. The sweet pongal variety differs only in the spices added, and the two are often cooked together from the same batch of rice and dhal.

Kubaneh (Yemenite Pull-Apart Bread) prepared recipeInternational
180 minAdvanced

Kubaneh (Yemenite Pull-Apart Bread)

Kubaneh (Arabic: كبانة‎ ; Hebrew: כֻּבַּאנֶה‎), is a leavened bread baked in a greased pot with a tightly-sealed lid, where it cooks in its own vapors. Traditionally eaten by the Jews of Yemen on Sabbath days and holidays, the pot is usually placed in an oven (formerly a clay oven where it was laid upon dying embers or coals) shortly before nightfall where i

Kuku Sabzi with Potato Slices prepared recipeInternational
60 minAdvanced

Kuku Sabzi with Potato Slices

Kuku sabzi is a Persian dish made of eggs and herbs. The panoply of leafy fragrances in this variant recipe cuts into the starchy potato flavor, an influence from the tortilla española.

Lahoh (Spongy Flatbread) I prepared recipeInternational
20 minMedium

Lahoh (Spongy Flatbread) I

Lahoh, alternately called laḥūḥ (Arabic: لحوح‎) is a griddle-cake made similar to a pancake, but with a slightly different texture and notable for its porous texture on one side.

Latino Scramble prepared recipeInternational
10 minEasy

Latino Scramble

Breakfast Latino scramble is a delicious breakfast option, to feel in a warm tropical morning. You can have this breakfast with white cheese-topped corn arepas, 100% Colombian coffee, and orange juice.

Lefse (Norwegian Potato Flatbread) prepared recipeInternational
60 minAdvanced

Lefse (Norwegian Potato Flatbread)

cream Lefse is a potato-based Norwegian dish that's great as a dessert, as a side, or as a main course with the appropriate filling. It's similar to a crêpe in that you can add many different fillings to create a different dish each time.

Machacado con Huevo (Eggs with Shredded Beef) prepared recipeInternational
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Machacado con Huevo (Eggs with Shredded Beef)

Cuisine of Mexico Machacado con huevo is a dish which consists of shredded dry beef that is scrambled with eggs. Its name means "shredded with eggs" in Spanish. The shredded dry beef, carne seca, is said to have originated in the town of Ciénega de Flores, about an hour north of Monterrey, Mexico. The early settlers in the area air-cured beef so that it woul

Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake) prepared recipeInternational
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Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake)

Cuisine of Nigeria Rice masa, or rice waina, is a type of Nigerian masa from the Hausa people of Nigeria, especially in Northern Nigeria. The recipe varies across households, but it is traditionally made in an oval shape. You can add ginger or onions if desired. Masa may be cooked in a regular skillet or a specialized masa pan.

Miso Soup prepared recipeInternational
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Miso Soup

Cuisine of Japan In traditional Japanese cuisine, miso soup is served for breakfast every day, and often served with meals as well.

Msemmen prepared recipeInternational
90 minAdvanced

Msemmen

Msemmen (Arabic: مسمن, romanized: musamman or msamman), also known as rghaif (رغايف), is a traditional layered flatbread from the Maghreb region of North Africa, particularly popular in Algeria and Morocco. It is prepared by folding dough into square-shaped pancakes containing several thin layers, which are then cooked on a griddle. Msemmen is commonly enjoy

Mtori (Tanzanian stew) prepared recipeInternational
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Mtori (Tanzanian stew)

Vegan Cuisine Mtori is a traditional Tanzanian stew made from green bananas (plantains) and meat, usually beef. It originated among the Chagga people of the Kilimanjaro region in northern Tanzania and has become popular throughout the country. The dish is known for its creamy texture and nourishing qualities. Mtori is commonly served for breakfast, lunch, or

Nigerian Bean Porridge prepared recipeInternational
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Nigerian Bean Porridge

Bean porridge is a traditional Nigerian dish enjoyed across different regions of the country, regardless of tribe or language. It is one of the most popular, easy-to-cook, and nutritious meals. It is usually prepared with palm oil, onions, and seasonings, and sometimes mashed to achieve a soft texture. Three main types of beans are commonly used in making be

Nigerian Custard prepared recipeInternational
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Nigerian Custard

Nigerian custard is a breakfast dish widely consumed in Nigeria. It is often eaten instead of akamu (pap) or ogi. It can be served with bread and akara. Custard is made from corn flour. People mix it with hot water until it becomes thick. In Nigeria, it has different colors, but the yellow one is the most common.

Nigerian Egg Stew prepared recipeInternational
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Nigerian Egg Stew

Nigerian egg stew is a flavorful dish made by cooking beaten eggs with chile pepper and onion in palm oil. It resembles scrambled eggs with a spicy twist and is commonly served with boiled yam, cocoyam, or potatoes.

Oat Porridge prepared recipeInternational
15 minMedium

Oat Porridge

Breakfast Porridge (also known in American English as hot cereal), is a simple dish made by boiling grain (often rolled oats) in water or milk. Porridge made from Irish oats, also called steel-cut oats, takes longer to cook—typically 15–20 minutes.

Omelette of Breadcrumbs prepared recipeInternational
10 minEasy

Omelette of Breadcrumbs

Cuisine of Spain The omelette of breadcrumbs (in Spanish, tortilla de pan rallado) is a traditional recipe from Málaga, Spain. The origins of the recipe are uncertain and diverse. The Romans cooked an omelette shaped cake which they called ovorum torta. The omelette recipe "with milk", with honey and ground black pepper, collected by Apicius, reveals his age

Pancakes (North American) prepared recipeInternational
15 minMedium

Pancakes (North American)

Flatbread North American pancakes are a type of pancake prepared from a batter that is baked on a hot griddle or frying pan. They exist in several variations in many different local cuisines.

Pancakes (Vegan) prepared recipeInternational
15 minMedium

Pancakes (Vegan)

Pancakes (Vegan) is a International recipe with clear ingredients and practical, step-by-step directions.

Pancakes with Honey prepared recipeInternational
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Pancakes with Honey

The pancakes are light, fluffy, and have a hint of sweetness, making them a perfect dessert or a sweet breakfast option.

Pattaya Fried Rice prepared recipeInternational
20 minAdvanced

Pattaya Fried Rice

Cuisine of Malaysia Pattaya fried rice (Malay: nasi goreng pattaya), is a Malaysian dish made by wrapping chicken fried rice in an omelette pouch. It is similar to the Japanese omurice.

Pease Pudding prepared recipeUnited Kingdom
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Pease Pudding

British Cuisine Pease pudding, sometimes known as pease pottage or pease porridge, is a simmered pea preparation, which mainly consists of split yellow or carlin peas, water, salt and spices, often cooked with a bacon or ham joint. It is similar in texture to hummus (but harder to cut), light yellow in colour, with a mild taste. Pease pudding was tradition

Puttu (Steamed Rice Flour and Coconut) prepared recipeInternational
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Puttu (Steamed Rice Flour and Coconut)

Cuisine of India Puttu is a breakfast dish in Kerala, India. The main ingredients are rice flour and coconut. It is usually eaten with steamed bananas or Kadala Curry (chickpea curry), Chicken Curry, or boiled green gram (moong) and pappad.

Roti Jala (Malaysian Lacy Pancakes) prepared recipeInternational
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Roti Jala (Malaysian Lacy Pancakes)

Roti jala are thin and lacy Malaysian pancakes. They are typically served—like other kinds of roti—with savory dishes like curries. Many versions use coconut milk, but this one uses water.

Shakshuka bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Shakshuka) prepared recipeInternational
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Shakshuka bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Shakshuka)

Shakshuka bil Lahm, also known as Libyan Meat Shakshuka, is a delicious and hearty dish that is popular in Libyan cuisine. This dish features a flavorful tomato-based sauce with tender chunks of meat, traditionally beef or lamb, and poached eggs. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying main course. The combination

Silog prepared recipeInternational
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Silog

Cuisine of the Philippines Silog is a heavy, easy-to-make breakfast on every Filipino's table.

Southern Cornbread prepared recipeUnited States
45 minAdvanced

Southern Cornbread

Southern U.S. cuisine Texas cuisine Bread Southern Cornbread is a hearty, unsweetened variety of cornbread, widely served in the Southeastern United States. It is easy to make and is usually served as the bread portion of lunch or dinner (supper). It is not unusual for some people to occasionally have a simple, quick meal—even

Spanish Omelet prepared recipeInternational
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Spanish Omelet

Omelet recipes The Spanish omelet (tortilla) is one of the best-known Spanish dishes, and it would be very rare to find a tapas bar that does not offer the Spanish tortilla. This tapa is versatile, and other ingredients such as mushrooms, tomatoes, and peppers can be added to create variety. Spanish tortilla can be served warm or cold, and is often topped wi

Spanish Potato Omelette prepared recipeInternational
20 minAdvanced

Spanish Potato Omelette

Cuisine of Spain Tortilla de patatas is considered by some the most typically Spanish dish, and is locally known as "Tortilla española" (Spanish omelette). Is frequently served in any bar as a tapa. It can also be cooked without onions. This recipe is based on the translation of the Recipe in Spanish.

Tattie Scones prepared recipeUnited Kingdom
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Tattie Scones

Tattie scones, also called potato scones or potato bread, are a regional variant of the savoury "griddle scone" which is especially popular in Scotland. Many variations of recipe exist, however they generally include liberal quantities of boiled Tatties (potatoes) and salt. Potato scones are traditionally quarter circular fan shaped, and generally about 90 m

Toast prepared recipeInternational
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Toast

Breakfast Toast is sliced bread which has been browned, to varying degrees, on each side by exposure to radiated heat. Historically, the bread was placed on a wire toasting fork and held before the red hot charcoal or embers of an open fire, and toasted one side at a time. It can be made by placing the bread slices under a hot grill or broiler, and turning w

Tofu Scramble I prepared recipeInternational
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Tofu Scramble I

Tofu Scramble I is a International recipe with clear ingredients and practical, step-by-step directions.

Tortilla Canaria prepared recipeInternational
20 minEasy

Tortilla Canaria

Healthy, Traditional Recipes The tortilla canaria (Spanish for Canary Islands omelet) originated in Spain's Canary Islands, an island chain to the southwest of Spain and off the western coast of Africa. Canary Islands cuisine fuses Spanish cooking traditions with those of Africa, Latin America and the Guanche people who were original inhabitants of the Canar

Tortilla de Patatas prepared recipeInternational
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Tortilla de Patatas

Tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) is also sometimes called Tortilla española de patatas (Spanish omelette) to differentiate it from the dish commonly known as tortilla francesa (French omelette) or just tortilla, which is made only with eggs, as well as from the Mexican/Mesoamerican tortilla made from maize/corn or wheat flour. It is a very popular dish

Tortilla Española prepared recipeInternational
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Tortilla Española

Breakfast A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza. The following recipe makes a 10-inch (25 cm) omelette that will feed from one to four persons.

Ugali (Rwandan Cornmeal Porridge) prepared recipeInternational
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Ugali (Rwandan Cornmeal Porridge)

Ugali is a staple food in Rwanda and many other African countries. It is a simple and versatile dish made from cornmeal and water, cooked to a thick and smooth consistency. Ugali is often enjoyed alongside various stews, curries, or sautéed vegetables. Follow this detailed recipe to create a delicious and comforting bowl of Ugali in your own kitchen.

Vegemite Sandwich prepared recipeAustralia
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Vegemite Sandwich

Sandwiches The Vegemite sandwich is a simple dish, known to frequent the lunchboxes of school children and the plates of casual breakfasters alike. The lunchbox variety often involves two slices of bread, whereas the breakfast variety usually only involves one, and is often toasted. Margarine may be used as a re