Breakfast & Brunch - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Zucchini Pancakes (糊塌子)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:48:13 +0000

You cannot miss Chinese zucchini pancakes if you love a savory breakfast! Made with simple ingredients, these pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a vinegar sauce and chili oil, you can easily finish half a dozen in one sitting! {Vegetarian} Chinese zucchini pancakes are also called 糊塌子 (Hu ...

Black Sesame Babka

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:18:40 +0000

This Black Sesame Babka is an indulgent holiday treat with an unexpected twist. It has a rich and nutty dark chocolate filling braided into layers of fluffy, cakey dough. It’s not super sweet, but the gooey texture and irresistible flavor will hook you right away. {Vegetarian} I’m not usually a huge fan of sweets, but ...

Steamed Egg with Minced Pork (肉末蒸水蛋)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:59:42 +0000

Steamed egg with minced pork is a comforting dish that you can enjoy at any time of day. The silky and tender egg curd is topped with crispy minced pork in a savory gravy. It takes less than 30 minutes to put together this delicious one-bowl meal. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} A while ago I shared my ...

Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chili Home Fries)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Make your side dishes rich with flavorful spice or put a new spin on breakfast with Chinese sauteed potatoes that will help break you out of your rut. There’s a simple secret to achieving the perfect texture too, ensuring a tender inside and crispy exterior that’s irresistible! Potatoes are always an excellent side dish. They’re ...

Chinese-Style Avocado Toast

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:45:35 +0000

This Chinese-style avocado toast recipe is sponsored by Pete & Gerry’s Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Avocado toast gets a Chinese twist in this recipe that’s perfect for a savory start to your day, weekend brunch, or any time you want a ...

Egg Banh Mi

fathima — Fri, 26 May 2023 20:51:16 +0000

This egg banh mi recipe is sponsored by Pete& Gerry’s Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Egg Banh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that is made with sunny eggs, sweet-sour pickled carrot, radish and cucumber, cilantro, and garlic mayo. It is easy to ...

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This Japanese egg sandwich recipe is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Japanese egg sandwich, or tamago sando, features creamy egg salad packed between light and fluffy Japanese milk bread. It is so easy to put together ...

Egg and Kimchi Quesadilla

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:22:17 +0000

This egg and kimchi recipe is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Quick and easy breakfast quesadilla made with scrambled eggs, sauteed kimchi, zucchini, and melty cheese. It takes no time to put together and is colorful ...

Ji Dan Bing (Chinese Breakfast Pancake, 鸡蛋饼)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:53:49 +0000

Ji Dan Bing, or Chinese breakfast pancake, is a thin flour pancake cooked with a slightly scrambled egg, green onion and sesame, brushed with a sweet savory sauce. Top it with lettuce, veggies or bacon so it contains all of your favorite breakfast items in one wrap! It’s easy to put together, super hearty to ...

Instant Pot Breakfast Congee

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:23:25 +0000

This instant pot breakfast congee recipe is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. A super simple Instant Pot breakfast congee made with chicken broth and seasoned with ginger and green onion. It’s cooked until gooey, then finished ...