The Big Book of Breakfast: Serious Comfort Food for Any Time of the Day

by Maryana Vollstedt

The latest in the best-selling Big Book series, The Big Book of Breakfasts starts the day right with over 280 recipes for every kind of breakfast food imaginable. It s classic Maryana every delicious dish is so easy to make you can hit the snooze button again and again. From classic blue-plate specials of Corned Beef Hash and Eggs to an innovative brunch of Spicy Orange Pancakes, here are frittatas and omelets, quiches and stratas, casseroles and skillet entrees, sandwiches and wraps, French toast and pancakes, waffles and cereals, meats and potatoes, breads and fruits plus a bevy of beverages and the basic how-to. Breakfast-it s not just for breakfast anymore.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Reference, Food and Drink, Ebooks

352 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

About the author

Maryana Bollinger Vollstedt was a creative, fun-loving woman whose life blended entrepreneurship, culinary talent, and community service. After graduating from Oregon State College in 1948 with a degree in Home Economics, she married Reed Vollstedt and co-founded Reed and Cross, a beloved garden center in Eugene, Oregon. Maryana brought a unique flair to the business, traveling to gift shows and shaping product selections with her signature taste. A prolific cookbook author, she published over 20 titles, including nine with Chronicle Books, and wrote the “What’s for Dinner” column for the Eugene Register-Guard for thirteen years. She cherished family, food, and hosting, and prioritized togetherness. Maryana and Reed were also consultants for Garden Centers of America and traveled internationally as flower industry representatives. In retirement, she mentored students at Cal Young Middle School for over 18 years. A dedicated member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Maryana left a lasting mark on her community.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only have I read this cookbook, I have cooked EVERY recipe! My daughters made me a trophy and everything. ;) A colleague gave it to me 20 years ago, and since I make at least a quarter of the recipes fairly regularly, I decided to try them all. It was lots of fun. I only wish we'd rated the results as I made each dish...

This book covers a wide range of breakfast/brunch options, and I've made some for dinner also: drinks, egg dishes (omelets, quiches, stratas, casseroles, etc.), pancakes/waffles/crepes, breads, muffins, meats, potatoes, grains, fruit. There are several excellent options for larger, pre-prepped dishes/casseroles that you can bake off in the morning when you have company. I was also thrilled to discover that scones are very quick and easy to make.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is literally my favorite cookbook of all time! About 15 years ago, I stayed overnight at a friend's house, and she made the sour cream pancakes recipe from this cookbook. They were (and still are) the best pancakes I have ever eaten. I asked for the recipe and tracked down this cookbook years later. My family and I have loved every recipe we've ever tried from this book. Vollstedt makes super easy to follow recipes that taste amazing. Best. Cookbook. Ever.

[Anne, Unfinished Woman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well organized with thorough coverage of breakfast and brunch goodies, including drinks, eggs, pancakes, baked goods...

[Meredith Hines-Dochterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and this cookbook gave me more than 200 new reasons to love it!

[Adrienna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite a bit to try for breakfast. I'll go with the fruit ones, country potatoes or homemade, and maybe try the cake or two. Yummy.

[Kristi Lindzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Normal recipes with normal ingredients, can't wait to try a few!

[Jonquil]

Karen K recommends this book.

[T · Rating 1 out of 5]

No pictures of any of the recipes and several spelling mistakes. Pass, even if it is available via Kindle Unlimited. Not worth the queue space.

[Josephine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The recipes are a bit heavy on eggs and dairy, and not Food Network Adventurous; overall, the cookbook isn't good for those with allergies or cholesterol restrictions, much less the Haute Gourmet Snooty Diners...but for the rest of us this is ideal. Most recipes' preparation is straightforward, and the ingredient lists simple enough that they can be found in the majority of communities.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is chock-full of breakfast/brunch recipes. My husband really likes pancakes and waffles, but I gravitate more toward omelets, frittatas, and quiches. This book covers all of those and more. I can't wait to try out some new recipes.

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

As my library e-copy was about to expire, I sat down with a notebook and pen to write down the recipes that really interested me so I could keep them.

There were far too many to even begin, so I just bought the book. It's brimming with breakfast love, and I need more.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have yet to make a recipe from this book that does not get devoured- love the coffee crumb cake on page 296.

[Genine Franklin-Clark · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's fine for a more conventional breakfast cookbook. I was hoping for more of an around-the-world breakfast book. My mistake; I should read synopses and reviews more closely.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big fan of Maryana Vollstedt's. Love the frittata recipes. Great cinnamon rolls. Our family loves the Chile Egg Puff. We make it for special occasions and have cut the recipe in half.

[Margaret Dee · Rating 1 out of 5]

poor presentation