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Breakfast

Most breakfast gets rushed. These are the ones worth slowing down for. Start with the Matcha Japanese Soufflé Pancakes or the Avocado Toast with Ricotta & Hot Honey.

  • A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy oatmeal topped with whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, pomegranate seeds, and coarse sea salt.
    Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
  • Soft scrambled eggs with crispy browned ground beef and chives on a ceramic plate
    Ground Beef and Egg Scramble
  • A close-up of an open-faced sandwich topped with slices of avocado and tomato on whole grain bread, drizzled with olive oil.
    Avocado Toast with Homemade Kefir Ricotta
  • A breakfast taco on a corn tortilla topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, black caviar, microgreens, and a dollop of white sauce, displayed on a wooden surface.
    Breakfast Taco with Caviar
  • A soft-boiled egg cut in half with a slightly runny yolk sits on top of a bed of diced, crispy potatoes, sausage, and roasted vegetables, garnished with chopped green herbs.
    Pancetta Hash with Poached Egg
  • Sweet Potato Hash with Pancetta
    Sweet Potato Hash with Pancetta
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado, ricotta cheese, and a stripe of red jam or preserve, served on a white surface.
    Avocado Toast w/ Whipped Ricotta & Habanero Chili Jam
  • Morning Matcha Latte
  • Golden brown muffin tops with visible chocolate chunks, arranged in neat rows on a dark, speckled baking tray.
    GF Brown-Butter Chocolate Banana Nut Muffin
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado and diced raw tuna, garnished with lime zest. Some lime zest is scattered on the plate around the toast.
    Avocado toast w/ Tuna Tartare
  • A slice of banana bread topped with a dollop of whipped cream sits on a white plate, shown in natural light.
    Banana Bread w/ Chocolate Chips, Pecans, and Banana Whipped Cream
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado, cooked shrimp, and a drizzle of green herb sauce, shown in natural light.
    Avocado Toast with Shrimp & Mint Salsa Verde
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado, crumbled cheese, chili oil, and black pepper, served on a white plate in bright natural light.
    Avocado Toast with Ricotta & Hot Honey
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado and several seasoned shrimp, served on a white plate. Sunlight casts a warm glow over the dish.
    Avocado Toast with Shrimp & Parsley Cream
  • A close-up of a golden-brown, baked cheesy frittata with herbs finely mixed in, showing a slightly bubbly texture on top.
    Cauliflower Frittata
  • A plate of chilaquiles topped with a sunny-side-up egg, dollops of crema, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, tomatoes, and crumbled cheese, served on a speckled ceramic dish.
    Masa Chip Chilaquiles with Fire-Roasted Poblano & Charred Tomato Salsa
  • A stack of golden-brown pancakes topped with a generous spoonful of dark berry compote, sitting on a white plate with a softly blurred, neutral background.
    Gluten-Free Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
  • Two golden brown pancakes topped with whipped cream and drizzled sauce, sprinkled with green powder, served on a black plate against a light gray background.
    Matcha Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
  • A close-up of a colorful hash with roasted vegetables and crispy meat, topped with two poached eggs drizzled with green herb sauce. The eggs are slightly broken, showing the soft yolk.
    Sweet Potato & Pork Belly Hash with Poached Egg & Salsa Verde
  • Close-up of a colorful food surface topped with dried goji berries, cacao nibs, and drizzled with golden syrup in a spiral pattern. The background appears creamy and purple-hued.
    Daily Ritual Smoothie with Manuka Honey
  • Close-up of avocado toast topped with sliced tomatoes and poached eggs, with runny egg yolk spilling onto the plate.
    Avocado Toast w/ Poached Egg, Whipped Burrata, & Tomato Confit
  • Sliced avocado on toast topped with red fish roe, pickled onions, capers, and microgreens, arranged neatly on a plate.
    Avo Toast w/ Whipped Feta & Trout Roe
  • A slice of banana bread with chocolate chips and nuts sits on a beige ceramic plate. Part of a Certified Organic food package appears in the bottom corner of the image.
    Pistachio Banana Bread w/ Chocolate Chips
  • A bowl of arugula topped with a hash of diced potatoes, ground meat, vegetables, and a baked egg in the center, served on a gray textured surface.
    Force of Nature Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Hash
  • Avocado toast with tomato confit, a crispy fried egg, and a raw drizzle of Bona Furtuna Everyday olive oil
    Bona Furtuna EVOO Avocado Toast, Five Ways
  • A biscuit split open on a white plate is topped with creamy sausage gravy. Part of a bone broth box is visible in the corner of the dark background.
    Biscuits & Gravy
  • A crispy potato rösti topped with a poached egg, split open to reveal a runny yolk, garnished with edible purple flowers and served with a dollop of creamy herb sauce on a white plate.
    Summer Sausage Rösti with Herb Crème Fraîche
  • A round, golden potato pancake topped with sour cream, black caviar, and chopped chives sits on a white speckled plate, garnished with more chives, against a dark background.
    Caviar Potato Pancake with Egg Yolk Center
  • Two corn tortillas topped with seasoned ground meat, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled red onions, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro are arranged on a dark plate.
    Ground Venison Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
  • A bowl of crispy diced potatoes mixed with sausage slices, topped with a poached egg that is beginning to ooze its runny yolk over the savory hash.
    Summer Sausage Hash with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
  • Close-up view of the surface of a rich, chocolate brownie, showing a slightly glossy texture with small cracks and visible bits of nuts or chocolate throughout.
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
  • A skillet filled with shakshuka, featuring poached eggs in a tomato sauce, topped with chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Sunlight highlights the vibrant red and yellow colors of the dish.
    Shakshuka w/ Crispy Chickpeas
  • Three poached eggs with runny yolks sit atop arugula, roasted tomatoes, and pickled onions on toast, all served on a white plate.
    Sourdough Toast w/ Whipped Feta, Tomato Confit, Poached Egg, & Pickled Onions
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with avocado, a poached egg, sautéed mushrooms, chili sauce, and garnished with chopped green onions, served on a round white plate on a wooden surface.
    Avocado Toast w/ Poached Egg & Garlic Chili Mushrooms
  • A mason jar filled with a creamy, speckled smoothie sits on a wooden surface, with supplement containers blurred in the background.
    Post-Workout Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie
  • A close-up of a freshly baked strawberry oat bar in a baking dish, showing a golden-brown crust with visible oats and chunks of strawberries throughout.
    Whole Grain Strawberry Shrub Breakfast Bars
  • Eight mini egg muffins with visible bits of bacon and cheese are arranged on a round beige plate. The muffins are golden brown on top and appear fluffy and baked.
    Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
  • A close-up of a bowl of oatmeal topped with several slices of fresh figs. The oatmeal appears creamy and is speckled with spices, while the fig slices display deep red interiors and dark purple skins.
    Quick & Easy Overnight Oats with Figs
  • Several strips of crispy pork belly covered in black pepper and spices rest on a metal cooling rack.
    Peppered Bacon
  • A close-up of a crispy fried egg topped with spicy chili oil, sitting on a layer of mashed avocado and toast, with vibrant colors and a slightly charred edge.
    Avocado Toast w/ Chili Crisp Egg & Pickled Carrots
  • A plate with avocado toast topped with shredded jackfruit, a raw egg yolk, and microgreens, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a white plate with a gold rim.
    Avocado Toast w/ Chili Crisp Smoked Salmon & Soy Cured Egg Yolk
  • A close-up of a dish featuring sliced avocado, sprouts, and orange fish roe on a crispy dark base, served on a white plate with scattered sea salt flakes.
    Pickle Latke Avocado Toast

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