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Since the first time I ate this dish it reminded me of my grandmother, even though my Grannie was not Japanese. It's simple, comforting, and wholesome, just like all the food that grandmothers should serve. When you wake up on a dreary Sunday morning and need something steadying, this simple dish of egg and rice can be just the thing to comfort you. More

Fine-grained and soft-crumbed, these are a tad buttery with hints of vanilla and almond. The topping is sweet, but there's not too much of it—just a few crumbly nibbles on each bun. They're perfect with a little butter, but also really nice alone as a to-go snack while running out the door. More

A few bits of cheese and some savory chopped scallions make for an ideal contrast to the standard sweet muffins that are often served in the morning. These muffins are not only great on their own, served warm with a bit of butter, but would make an excellent accompaniment to some scrambled eggs with salsa, or even huevos rancheros. (Or some hearty chili later in the day). More

This traditional British dish is normally served with brown onion gravy, but a runny fried egg on top does far better at breakfast. Wrapping the case-less sausage in bacon and then browning the leeks provides a delicious fatty base for the batter to cook in, and helps to get the ideal puffiness that makes this dish great. More

Dates are one of the many dried fruits that are delicious in both sweet and savory foods, and are also nutritious and full of fiber. In these simple layered bars, a soft date mixture is sandwiched between a crumbly, cinnamon-flavored oat-based crust. These bars are not only great for a simple brunch, but would travel well to someone else's get together, or even the office, if you feel generous. More

There is nothing like the addition of bacon to take what is generally considered a dessert and make it breakfast appropriate. Thick cut bacon and a few fresh herbs take this plain apple tart and make it perfect for brunch. More

Breakfast food—no matter what time of day—doesn't have to be boring if you're willing to experiment, without sacrificing that essential "comfort food" feeling. That's the idea with this recipe from Bon Appetit, which takes spinach and wilts it down with cream, mustard, and thyme. More

Over the past few months, several Serious Eats readers requested gluten-free recipes that also avoid the "top eight." (The "top eight" in allergy-speak are the eight most common allergens: wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish.) Since multiple food allergies sometimes make breakfast tricky, I decided to make muffins. More