Brunch

Stock your fridge with salsa, eggs, and cheese, and keep a bag of day-old tortillas chips around to instantly throw together this filling, comforting, sobering meal.

This simple dish of fresh smashed avocado, ripe heirloom tomato, and perfectly poached eggs is finished delicately with fresh lemon juice, herbs, and sea salt.

Rich truffle butter and a heap of radicchio di Treviso put this "toast 'n' eggs" in a class of its own.

These wheat-free pancakes are sweetened with nothing but homemade, sugar-free applesauce.

Savory fruit toast is the new avocado toast. Other combinations we’re crushing on: lemony yogurt with cucumbers, almond butter and pears.

If you want to make these without buttermilk, substitute 2 cups alt-milk plus 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar.

Use a hot sauce that isn’t just heat and vinegar but has a personality of its own. We like Frank’s.

Don’t expect something sweet and muffiny here. This rustic cornbread is sturdy and dry and meant to be dunked.

Kefir—a yogurt-like dairy beverage—adds wonderful tang to this earthy shiitake and kale frittata, but you can sub in plain yogurt instead.

This showstopper is a kaleidoscope of colors, a treasure chest of nutrients . . . yet not a berry to be seen. Winter fruit has its merits: Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamins C and K (the latter is needed for blood clotting), not to mention digestion-enhancing fiber. Reddish-orange persimmons contain twice the dietary fiber of apples, plus more potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, and antioxidants. Cantaloupe and honeydew both provide potassium and are super hydrating—helpful for the winter months when you might be stuck indoors amid dry, re-circulated air. Dressed in a tropical coconut kefir-and-mint vinaigrette, it's a pleasure for all of the senses.

Meet my version of an energy bar. About 30 minutes before a workout, I’ll grab one of these scones, plus some coffee and a gulp of kefir; the whole wheat flour gives me the sustained energy I need to make it through a five-mile run or an hour-long SoulCycle class . . . or just a normal, hectic day.

This will last for about 2 days in an airtight container, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the smash to prevent oxidation. Pressing down eliminates any air pockets that might also cause the pesky brown spots.

This perfect Super Bowl starter combines so many satisfying layers of flavor and is easily eaten with one hand while holding a beer in the other.

This take on the retro classic is a fun way to start a holiday dinner party. The recipe makes more Louie dressing than you think you might need—but that's a good thing.

You can’t go wrong with roasted potatoes for a holiday meal. A mix of fresh thyme and nutmeg keeps this version interesting.

If you’ve never made yogurt at home, you’re in for a treat. It’s a rewarding process that gives you an appreciation for the role that bacteria play in our lives—and it yields delicious, versatile yogurt you can enjoy without any additives or artificial ingredients.