Oct 24, 2008 10:55:55 AM The Dinner Bell Weekend Cooking: What's Missing from this Brunch Menu?
I'm throwing an impromptu, casual brunch tomorrow for about 10-15 people. I want the menu to be simple and budget-friendly so here's what I've come up with. It's a bit random:
Garden of Eden Salad: This is my sister's salad recipe that I love: toss together lettuce, strawberries, kiwi, dried cranberries, scallions, and gorgonzola cheese. It's the perfect fruit and savory combo for a brunch.
Mimosas! I've also done a bloody mary bar where you set out all sorts of ingredients and let your guests make thier bloody mary to their taste and spice preference. Very fun! Italian sodas that you can find at Central Market and Whole Foods in the tall glass bottles are very pretty and taste great with champagne too. The menu looks great, for 10-15 people this should be plenty. Only other thing I could think to add is an easy to grab muffin or scone but I think the bagels will cover the bread category. Good luck!
Yes, Mimosas! Or even I could pick up Peach Nectar for Bellinis, yum! I could also make a Cranberry Bread or Corn Muffins to have around. Great suggestions, thanks.
Posted by:
Kathleen |
October 24, 2008 at 11:35 AM
sounds delish. can i come? ;)
Posted by:
Kate Parker |
October 24, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Here in the south, we always have some cheese grits. I also suggest a non-alcoholic favorite drink treat, orange julius.
6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
9-10 ice cubes
Posted by:
Chica & Jo |
October 24, 2008 at 01:11 PM
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Mimosas! I've also done a bloody mary bar where you set out all sorts of ingredients and let your guests make thier bloody mary to their taste and spice preference. Very fun! Italian sodas that you can find at Central Market and Whole Foods in the tall glass bottles are very pretty and taste great with champagne too. The menu looks great, for 10-15 people this should be plenty. Only other thing I could think to add is an easy to grab muffin or scone but I think the bagels will cover the bread category. Good luck!