[Photo: Robin Bellinger] The pairing of steak and eggs always tempts me on brunch menus; even a wee little piece of red meat feels like a luxury when I haven't been awake for all that long. Bavette, or flap steak,... More

Luckily, by the time you're an adult and you realize that peanut butter and jelly might as well be a dessert, there's no one to stop you from putting a sweet, sticky sandwich at the heart of your midday meal. Furthermore, you're now old enough to make your own rhubarb jelly, which makes this childhood staple special enough to share with guests. More

Buttery, flaky pastry and perfectly cooked and seasoned mushrooms surrounding a layer of creamy, cheesy goodness: this gorgeous mushroom tart with herb salad is less labor-intensive but no less excellent than many of the other recipes in Sunday Suppers at Lucques. It can even be assembled hours in advance and then popped into a preheated oven when your guests arrive. More

Bacon, eggs, and potatoes are old pals, but I hadn't thought to combine them in such a pleasing way until Ina Garten showed me how to make this country French omelet. Like a frittata, this omelet is cooked in the oven, from which it emerges rather thin—in my pan, it rose no higher than 3/4 inch. While my frittatas are often a little overcooked, however, these eggs were perfectly tender and richly studded with bacon and potatoes. More

Also known as oatcakes, bannocks are homely, cracker-like treats from Scotland and northern England that go nicely with clotted cream and strawberry jam. More

Colorful, fresh, and slightly spicy, one-skillet brik-inspired eggs with potatoes, feta, and harissa will be welcome at brunch or at supper. More

Certain brunch guests will be surprised to learn that cinnamon rolls can be made from scratch in a home kitchen. ("Like, from a can?" a friend of mine once asked when informed that I had made the roll she was being handed.) But there's actually no trick to it. This recipe is more about the soft, sweet bread of the cinnamon roll than its sticky interior. More

Ever since I started writing about brunch here, I've been searching for a buckwheat pancake recipe to fall in love with. Since this has everything to do with Almanzo Wilder (of the Little House on the Prairie series) and nothing to do with a specific taste memory from my own life, perhaps it's unsurprising that the goal has proven elusive. But this recipe from King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking has been the tastiest of the lot so far, and I loved the orange butter they suggested as an accompaniment. More

Tartine's quiche recipe is, unsurprisingly, simple but perfect. The incorporation of crème fraîche makes the custard irresistibly tastier and fluffier, almost like a savory dessert. Keeping the flavoring to thyme, salt, and pepper allows you really to appreciate the eggs and crust. You can, of course, use any unsweetened pastry crust to make quiche, but I thought this generous recipe worked particularly well. More

This lemon poppy seed pound cake is one of those Platonic ideal recipes that everyone should have in her repertoire. More