Brunch

This big batch of tender roasted kale can be kept in the fridge and added to meals throughout the week. Toss it into salads and stir-fries, stir it into soups, or use it in a grain bowl.

Wheat germ lends a good dose of vitamins to these delicious, kid-friendly muffins, while boosting the nutty flavor.

These moist, easy muffins rely on mashed bananas and flaked coconut for sublime texture and tropical-leaning flavor.

This juxtaposition of Indian cuisine with the classic American burger works incredibly well. It’s a fantastic fusion of flavors that are really big and satisfying, and you can play with really interesting toppings; or make smaller bhaji bites and serve them with curry.

Philosophical question: Is it still a wedge if it isn't smothered in blue cheese and bacon? It's debatable, but we do know that this is a healthyish wedge salad we'd happily eat every day. It's got the rich part—a creamy tahini dressing that's so thick it anchors the greens. It's got the crunchy stuff—seeds and coarse salt. And it's got freshness—actual lettuce and herbs. Iceberg who?

With all due respect to diner breakfasts and box mixes, the average pancake is about as satisfying as a bag of marshmallows. We’ll take ours skillet-size, burnished from whole wheat flour and studded with cooked grains, because we want them flavorful and with a hardy texture.

A dredge in coconut milk and a saucy canned pineapple reduction gives this brunch classic a tropical vibe—and you can make it even if the fridge is totally bare.

This classic French soup is simple and make-ahead friendly, and a perfect choice for entertaining when asparagus is in season.

Make the dressing in a food processor if you like, but it won’t be as smooth or have that bright green hue you get when you do it in a blender.

What's the secret to the silkiest scrambled eggs ever? A dollop of cream cheese stirred in right at the end. Piling them onto a sandwich with melted American cheese takes them even further over the top.

Cutting slits into the bologna before cooking helps it brown evenly across the surface.

Not only does this oven method free you from needing to constantly tend the bacon while it cooks, but it also produces superior results.

Serve this bacon as part of a vegan brunch feast, or pile onto English muffins with a tofu egg and toppings for the best breakfast sandwich ever.

Now I know y'all get excited about fast-food breakfast sandwiches but the speedy prep always makes them look so lame! That, and they often lack quality ingredients, which makes them a total gut bomb. But now all your dreams are alive and they're layered together in this dreamy breakfast sandwich. It's so seductive you'll forget why you ever ate eggs in the first place.

This moist, chewy loaf is packed with seeds, oats, and whole wheat, which makes it both energy-sustaining and beautiful to look at.

Known as wheaten bread in some parts of Ireland, this version of soda bread incorporates whole-wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Buttermilk adds a pleasant tang.

This savory oatmeal is reminiscent of cheesy grits: very creamy and rich with little bits of crisp bacon. An egg on top is terrific if you like your lilies gilded.

Trouble finding kefir? Plain yogurt—or sour cream thinned with a little water or lime juice—works just as well in this hearty Tex-Mex dish.