Do you want to make a hardworking, tired someone feel special and cared for? I know exactly what you should do for them: Let them sleep in and then greet them as they wake with breakfast in bed. It says, I love you, I want to feed you, and I don't want you to lift a finger, let me pamper you.
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I am telling you, surely breakfast in heaven must be served in bed. I don't care why you are trying to make someone feel special and cared for. It could be a birthday, a holiday, anniversary, Mother's Day, or just any old day that you want to start off beautifully.
On most days, my husband brings me coffee in bed and every time he does, I fall a little more in love with him. Imagine if he were to bring me breakfast in bed all the time. I'd probably turn into a giddy fan-girl.
Now, for you rookies out there, if you are making someone breakfast in bed, make sure you also clean up after yourself in the kitchen or risk negating the benefits of serving someone breakfast in bed.
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Jalapeño cheddar waffle sticks
This sounds like the breakfast equivalent to jalapeño poppers and I will totally bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup finely chopped jarred pickled jalapeno slices
- Warm maple syrup, for serving
Get the full recipe directions at Everyday.
Heart-shaped egg in the hole
This simple twist on a classic shows your love on a plate.
Ingredients:
- thick slice of bread
- herb butter
- egg
Get the full recipe directions at Martha Stewart.
Banana nut pancakes
Bananas and nuts love to frolic in pancakes.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- HONEY BROWNED BANANAS
- 3 sliced bananas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Get the full recipe directions at EveryDay.
Eggs in clouds
These are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino-romano
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- Pepper
Get the full recipe directions at EveryDay.
Chocolate brownie waffles with blackberry sauce
Come on, chocolate brownie waffles! Who could resist?
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 7/8 cup granulated sugar
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly whipped cream, for topping
Get the full recipe directions at iVillage.
