Category Archives: Breakfast

Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake

In Sweet Pea’s Kitchen big holiday celebrations are always kicked off bright and early starting with a big breakfast. Whether we are devouring cinnamon rolls, quiches, frittatas, scones or coffee cakes it’s all about coming together and celebrating the day. Coffee cakes … Continue reading

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Meyer Lemon Strawberry Muffins

Ever since I finally found one little bag of Meyer Lemons at my local grocery store, I have looking for recipes to use them in. Last weekend I made some delicious Meyer Lemon Scones that were a huge hit with my family. … Continue reading

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Ricotta Orange Pound Cake

Between Andrew and I, we go through a lot of oranges around here. From throwing them into lunch boxes, squeezing fresh juice in the morning and throwing zest into baked goods we always have a big bag of oranges ready. … Continue reading

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Meyer Lemon Scones

There is nothing better than warm from the oven scones on a weekend morning. I have been wanting to make some meyer lemon scones for a while now and I have not been able to find meyer lemons anywhere. I had … Continue reading

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Mocha Chip Muffins

I love the smell of coffee, coffee flavored muffins, cakes, even ice cream, but I don’t drink coffee. In fact I can go as far as saying I can’t stand the actual taste of coffee. Weird, right?! Andrew, on the … Continue reading

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“Real” Irish Scones

These scones were much different from the usual types of scones that I have made. Light and fluffy, almost biscuit-like in texture. I was surprised to see that these scones called for room temperature butter in the dough instead of … Continue reading

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French Toast Muffins

French toast is one of my favorite indulgent weekend breakfasts. Baked in a casserole or cooked on the griddle, nothing beats a stack of french toast smothered in warm maple syrup. These french toast muffins encompasses all I love about regular french … Continue reading

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Strawberry Oatmeal

Ever since I scored some strawberries at the grocery store for super cheap I have been throwing them into muffins, scones, salads, even my oatmeal. Andrew and I have been enjoying this quick and simple oatmeal all week-long. It is just … Continue reading

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Rich Coffee Cake with Raspberry Filling

Here’s one phenomenal yeasted coffee cake that you need to make this weekend. Trust me, this incredibly rich coffee cake would be the perfect addition to your Sunday brunch. Don’t be intimidated by the yeast in this dough. It is very … Continue reading

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Strawberries ‘n Cream Scones

It isn’t quite strawberry season here in Central Illinois, but you wouldn’t know that by walking through the produce department at the grocery store. The other day I was greeted by numerous containers of plump, bright red strawberries just begging … Continue reading

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