Breakfast & Brunch

Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes: Your New Breakfast BFF Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about breakfast. Are you, like me, stuck in a brutal cycle of boring toast, sad cereal, or that same yogurt parfait you’ve been making since 2019? You want something that feels like a treat, something warm and fluffy and downright comforting, but you also don’t want to crash an hour later or feel like you’ve just eaten a brick of sugar. I hear you. Loud and clear. That’s why I’m practically buzzing to share this recipe with you today. We’re throwing … Learn more

Your Ultimate Guide to Homemade Pancake Mix: A Jar of Morning Sunshine Is there anything better than a lazy weekend morning filled with the smell of fresh pancakes? That golden, buttery stack, dripping with maple syrup, is the official food of relaxation. But let’s be honest, who wants to drag out every single baking ingredient, measure flour, and create a mountain of dishes when you’re still rubbing the sleep from your eyes? We have the perfect solution. What if we told you that you could have the convenience of a store-bought mix with the wholesome, delicious flavor of a from-scratch … Learn more

Your New Secret Weapon for Crazy-Busy Mornings Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s be real for a second. How many of your mornings feel like a scene from a movie where everything is on fire and you’re the frantic intern trying to put it out with a tiny cup of coffee? You sprint out the door, stomach growling, and by 10:30 AM, you’re eyeing that sad-looking muffin in the breakroom like it’s your salvation. I’ve been there, and let me tell you, it’s a recipe for a grumpy, unproductive day. But what if I told you your breakfast … Learn more

Wake Up to Something Wonderful Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s get real for a second. Is there any smell in the world more downright comforting than cinnamon and sugar wafting from the oven? It’s a universal signal that something good is about to happen. It’s the smell of lazy weekend mornings, of catching up with an old friend over a hot cup of coffee, of pure, uncomplicated joy. That’s the exact feeling I wanted to bottle up when I created these Coffee Cake Muffins. We all love a classic coffee cake, right? That soft, tender crumb, the … Learn more

Your Cinnamon Roll Craving, Solved (The Healthy Way!) Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s be real for a second. We’ve all been there. It’s 10 AM, your stomach is growling, and a vision of a warm, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon roll pops into your head. It’s a powerful craving, right? But then that little voice chimes in: “But all that sugar… the heavy feeling… the guilt…” Ugh. It’s enough to make you just grab a boring protein bar and call it a day. Well, my friends, I’m here to tell you to tell that voice to hush. What if … Learn more

Wake Up to a Little Holiday Magic You know that feeling? The one where you wake up on a crisp December morning, the house is quiet, and you can just feel the potential of the day? Maybe there’s a dusting of snow outside, maybe there are gifts waiting to be opened, or maybe it’s just a gloriously slow Saturday. Whatever it is, it calls for a breakfast that’s just as special. Something that fills the kitchen with a smell so warm and inviting, it feels like a hug from the inside out. That, my friends, is exactly why I created … Learn more

The Ultimate Savory Breakfast Roll You Didn’t Know You Needed Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about a little breakfast magic, shall we? We all have that one cozy, carb-loaded treat we crave—the one that feels like a warm hug from the inside. For many, it’s the classic cinnamon roll, all sweet and swirly. But what if we took that same irresistible, pull-apart concept and gave it a full-on savory makeover? What if we packed it with everything we love about a big, hearty breakfast? Well, stop imagining, because I’m about to introduce you to your new … Learn more

Forget Steak, This Sweet Potato Casserole is the Real Star Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about a side dish that’s so good, it often steals the show from the main event. I’m talking about that legendary, soul-warming, crackly-topped wonder: Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole. You know the one. It’s the dish that makes you close your eyes for a second after the first bite, the one that has everyone at the table secretly eyeing the last scoop in the pan. This isn’t just a side dish; it’s an experience. It’s the perfect Food Meld project—a classic … Learn more

Forget Everything You Know About Cinnamon Rolls Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s get real for a second. Is there anything better than the smell of warm cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen on a slow weekend morning? It’s a universal signal for “good things are happening here.” That sweet, spicy aroma hugs you like a warm blanket, promising a plate of pure, unadulterated joy. But I’m not talking about those cardboard-tube, slam-them-on-the-counter kind of rolls. No, sir. We’re going for glory today. We’re making Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls that are so soft, so tangy, and so packed with … Learn more