When my son was two, he had an interactive book that posed questions, requiring him to use a stylus to select the correct picture. One section asked whether certain foods were typically served at breakfast or dinner. My son would get quite frustrated when we reached the question about pancakes, because, in his experience, pancakes were dinner food. The book would buzz to indicate an incorrect choice, and I would find myself explaining to a confused toddler that neither he nor the book was wrong; it was just a difference in perspective.
I’ve always been a fan of having breakfast for dinner, often called “brinner.” Sometimes, I opt for traditional breakfast dishes in the evening simply because they’re quick to prepare. Other times, I want to mix up our usual dinner routine.
This collection of 14 breakfast recipes includes everything from quick-and-easy omelets to simple casseroles that can be large enough to serve as dinner twice—once tonight and once as a frozen meal for another night. Some recipes can even be prepared in advance, allowing you to just heat up your brinner, enjoy, and continue with your busy evening.
