Brunch

The relatively large amount of salt in this bread is the secret to a full-flavored baguette.

An Italian take on the Cuban sandwich called media noche ("middle of the night").

If the crowd is larger than eight, make two frittatas and keep one warm. Served in wedges, frittatas are delicious hot, warm, or at room temperature.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

It’s what the french call pain perdu, or "lost bread"—a dish that was created to revive day-old or stale baguettes. Here, hot and sweet, baked to a golden crisp, and dripping with syrup, you’ll find not a single thing is missing. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 2 1/4 hr

Canadian bacon is a good option for breakfast meat, as it has less fat than regular bacon or sausage. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

You won't miss butter and syrup when this honey-sweetened fruit treat tops the pancakes. It's also delicious with waffles, French toast or on its own.

I always choose a fresh salmon caviar over lumpfish when price is a factor.

Accompaniment: Fresh Tomato Salsa

Named for the four fruits that go into this recipe, the drink is a refreshing accompaniment to brunch at Sarabeth's restaurant in New York.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken and frozen potatoes make quick and easy work of this dinner, which tastes like Thanksgiving leftovers in the best way possible.