The Perfect Egg Sandwich (Vegetarian!)

I love egg sandwiches. I don't know what it is about them, but every weekend I crave them for breakfast (or brunch, depending on when I get up!) It seems pretty easy, right? Crack an egg, slap it between a few slices of bread, you're good. But a perfect egg sandwich is complex. Crispy bread, unctuous egg, savory sausage, and creamy, rich cheese. All melded together to make something so much greater than the sum of its parts.

Okay I'll stop now before I start to wax even more eloquent... I told you, I love eggs! Lots of protein, you know.

I've recently found a vegetarian sausage that I absolutely love - Morningstar sausage patties. They are so delicious, and they add the perfect touch to this sandwich with their blend of spices. Plus, they're organic! I also use regular sausage sometimes, but I'm trying to be more health- and environment-conscious, so I've been eating more like a vegetarian when I can. Feel free to choose your own favorite vegetarian or carnivorous option.

Easy Breakfast Quiches

A few days ago, there was a breakfast-baking extravaganza at our house. My mother had an important meeting and was providing breakfast for everyone at her workplace, so the whole family helped her prepare. I was put in charge of quiches, and I thought, what a great opportunity to photograph and post this great recipe that we've been making for years!

These aren't truly quiches, since they don't have a pastry crust, but they are very similar and a lot easier to make. We love to make them in the evening, so in the morning, a few minutes of warming up are all that stand between us and a yummy, protein-rich breakfast.