Breakfast & Brunch

Let’s Skip the Yeast and Get Straight to the Good Stuff: Cheddar Chive Soda Bread Muffins Hey there, friend! Jackson here from Food Meld. Let me paint you a picture: It’s a blustery afternoon, a pot of my favorite hearty stew is bubbling away, and the only thing missing is that perfect, warm, savory bite to dunk into it. You know what I’m talking about. That golden, buttery, carb-y companion that soaks up all the goodness and makes the whole meal feel like a hug. But who has time for a yeast rise or a kneading session? Not us. Not … Learn more

Irish Potato Pancake Fritters: Your New Favorite Crispy Comfort Food Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let me paint you a picture: It’s a lazy weekend morning, or maybe one of those “what should we have for dinner?” evenings. You want something that feels like a hug from the inside—comforting, satisfying, but with a bit of a crispy, golden wow factor. You’re not in the mood for fancy techniques or a sink full of dishes. You just want something unforgettably good. That’s exactly where these Irish Potato Pancake Fritters come in. Inspired by the classic Irish boxty, these little … Learn more

Forget the Red Carpet, We’re Rolling Out the Green Dough Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about that first magical moment of the weekend: you shuffle into the kitchen, the coffee is brewing, and then… you pull a pan of something spectacular out of the oven. The smell of cinnamon and butter fills the air, but there’s a twist. These aren’t just any cinnamon rolls. They’re vibrant, playful, and dressed in their finest emerald attire. That’s the joy I want to bring to your table today with these Green Velvet Cinnamon Rolls. We’re taking everything we love … Learn more

Strawberry Cinnamon Roll Bake: The Cozy Brunch Mashup You Didn’t Know You Needed Hey there, Food Meld fam. Jackson here. Let’s talk about that magical, slightly lazy, but oh-so-important weekend ritual: brunch. It’s not just a meal; it’s a mood. It’s the promise of pajamas, a big mug of coffee, and something sweet and indulgent wafting from the oven. But between you and me? Sometimes, the thought of making a from-scratch pastry before my second cup of coffee is… a lot. That’s where this beauty comes in. Imagine everything you adore about warm, gooey cinnamon rolls—the soft pull-apart dough, that … Learn more

Your New Favorite Way to Use Sourdough Discard Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about a universal truth: we’ve all stared into the abyss of our sourdough starter jar, that tangy, bubbly beast we lovingly maintain, and thought, “Okay, but what do I do with the discard?” Throwing it away feels like a tiny culinary heartbreak, right? Pancakes are great, but there’s a whole world of savory, cheesy, downright incredible possibilities waiting for you. That’s where this Sourdough Spinach and Feta Bake comes in. Think of it as your new kitchen best friend. It’s a fluffy, protein-packed, … Learn more

Ditch the Boring Breakfast: Your New Favorite Morning Bowl is Here Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about breakfast. You know the drill: you’re half-awake, staring into the pantry, and the usual suspects just aren’t sparking joy. Another sad granola bar? A rushed piece of toast? Nah, we’re better than that. Mornings deserve a little more magic, a little more “heck yeah, I’m starting my day right” energy. That’s why I want to introduce you to my latest kitchen obsession, the one that’s been on heavy rotation in my house: the Sourdough Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl. Now, before … Learn more

Forget Everything You Knew About Waffles: This is Your Savory Brunch Wake-Up Call Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s get real for a second. Are you tired of the same old, overly sweet brunch routine? You know the one—pancakes drowning in syrup, waffles that taste more like dessert than a meal, that feeling of a sugar crash hitting you right around 2 PM? I was, too. And as someone who lives for bold, comforting food, I knew we needed a game-changer. A brunch hero that was crispy, savory, and packed with so much flavor it would make your … Learn more

Your New Favorite Dinner is Here (And It’s Covered in Tater Tots) Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s get real for a second. We all have those days. You know the ones. The clock is ticking towards dinnertime, the family’s getting hangry, and the last thing you want to do is tackle a complicated recipe with a sink full of dishes waiting for you. That’s when you need a hero. And in my kitchen, that hero is often a 9×13-inch pan filled with bubbling, cheesy, ridiculously satisfying goodness: the one, the only, the Classic Tater Tot Casserole. This … Learn more

Who Says You Can’t Have Your Donut and Eat It Too? Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about a universal truth: the magnetic pull of a fresh, gorgeous donut. That glossy glaze, the tender crumb, the way it feels like a hug from the inside… it’s pure magic. But let’s be real, after that third one, the magic often turns into a sugar crash and a side of guilt. Sound familiar? For the longest time, I thought a truly satisfying, delicious donut and a healthy-ish lifestyle were two parallel lines that would never, ever meet. I’d stare … Learn more

Wake Up to Something Magical Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s cut right to the chase: you deserve cake for breakfast. I’m not talking about a sad, dry muffin or a rushed granola bar. I’m talking about a warm, tender, cinnamon-swirled cake that fills your entire home with the kind of aroma that makes getting out of bed feel like a reward. And the best part? You make it while you’re sleeping. That’s right. This is our Overnight Crockpot Breakfast Cake, and it’s about to become your new brunch secret weapon. Imagine this: you spend a quick 10 … Learn more