Powernap: Quick Recipes For When Time is Limited!

English Muffin Bread for Breakfast {Powernap}

A few months ago a reader, Kelly M., sent me this recipe after she commented about it on my Facebook fanpage. We are HUGE English muffin eaters around here and the idea of actual English muffin bread intrigued me. Could I actually make a loaf of bread that was just as spongy and holey as my favorite English muffins? Could this be the answer to my breakfast prayers – homemade English muffins for a fraction of the cost?(!) The recipe Kelly sent looked unbelievably simple, perfect for throwing together in a jiffy while my daughter took a short snooze or was at school. I couldn’t wait to try it!

Baked Saffron Rice

Easy Baked Saffron Rice with Pine Nuts & Parsley {Powernap}

We are a big fan of rice and couscous around these parts. So far I’ve found my daughter will eat nearly any kind of grain I put in front of her, especially when it is piping hot and paired with her favorite chicken. When I was whipping up the delicious chicken last week she asked for rice on the side but I didn’t have a lot of time to stand manning the stove while it cooked. So, in the interest of time and convenience, I decided to experiment with the idea of baking the rice. This technique involves a few seconds of active stirring followed by 30 minutes of complete neglect. Exactly the kind of recipe I needed on a busy day.

Lemon Ice Cream

Creamy Lemonade Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Freckles {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Lavender Shortbread

Simple Lavender Shortbread {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Grilled Tuna

Jim’s Perfect Grilled Tuna {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Gnocchi

Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter Sauce {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Roasted Peach Lemonade

Roasted Peach Lemonade {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Grilled Fish

Perfect Grilled Fish with Lemon Oil & Mint {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Rosemary

Planting Herb Pots & 3 Pestos for Summer {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Crumb Cake

Berrylicious Coconut Crumb Cake {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Rhubarb Muffins

Browned Butter Rhubarb Muffins {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]

Cheese Toast

Pesto Cheese Toast with Poached Eggs {Powernap}

This is the latest installment of my Powernap column. The series where I share quick, easy food that can be made for all kinds of situations. Powernaps are short and sweet, and so are these recipes. These are the things I make in a jiffy when I need a quick snack, am in the mood […]