Genevieve Ko is the former cooking editor for the Los Angeles Times. She is a cookbook author and has been a food writer, editor and recipe developer for national food media outlets. Ko graduated from Yale after a childhood in Monterey Park.
From eggs to porridge to potatoes, these easy brunch recipes will make your weekend even better.
Egg and Cheese Skillet Pancake
Time 30 minutes
Yields Serves 6
Bridging the gap between savory and sweet, these eggs are baked right into a cheesy pancake batter.
Spring Onion Home Fry Tacos
Time 25 minutes
Yields Serves 4
Here, diner-style home fries meet hearty breakfast tacos.
Chao xa ga (rice porridge with chicken and lemon grass)
Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
This Vietnamese version of congee is a warming way to start the day.
Smoked Salmon Sando
Time 20 minutes
Yields Serves 4.
Swap in a bagel for toast if you prefer a heartier smoked salmon sandwich.
Palak Paneer Shakshuka
Time 20 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Freezer aisle or take-out palak paneer adds instant richness to this spiced take on shakshuka.
Ham and potato quiche
Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Yields Serves 6
Make the quiche this weekend and enjoy leftovers for lunch during the week.
Potato pancakes with fresh whipped lemon cream and salmon eggs
Time 1 hour
Yields Serves 12 to 16
Crunchy outside and tender inside, these potato cakes taste great even on their own.
