Start morning with extraordinary breakfast

Rise and make breakfast shine with this collection of extraordinary morning meals. Spectacular in flavor, our recipes come to the table or breakfast tray with an almost-certain guarantee to start the day off great.

With offerings like cornmeal crepes, baked eggs and cereal tarts with fresh fruit, breakfast comes as a welcome wake-up call. It's easy to throw back the bedcovers and race to the table for morning pleasures this alluring.

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CORNMEAL CREPES WITH SAUSAGE

Makes 10 Crepes (About 5 Servings)

2/3 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 2/3 cups milk

11 large eggs

8 ounces chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup minced onion

1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper

2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapenos

4 ounces Manchego cheese, sliced thin

Make crepe batter: Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/3 cups milk and 3 eggs in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Cook sausage: Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm.

Make crepes: Preheat oven to 200 F. Brush an 8-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan with melted butter and heat over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons minced onion and cook for about 15 seconds. Stir batter and pour 2 to 3 tablespoons into pan, spreading a thin layer. Cook until set — about 1 minute.

Turn crepe over with a spatula and cook about 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate, lightly cover with a damp towel or aluminum foil and keep warm in oven. Repeat, using up to 1 tablespoon of remaining butter, onions and batter.

Make scrambled eggs: Combine remaining eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter to a sizzle in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add jalapenos and cook for 1 minute. Add eggs and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until set — about 5 minutes. Stir in sausage.