Tips And Recipes For Hosting Terrific Brunches: The Best Brunch-ideas Ever
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Brunches Are Terrific for Any Occasion
Top Five Reasons For Hosting Terrific Brunches
- Hosting a brunch is fun!
- Brunches are terrific for any occasion
- Set a theme and create your own brunch traditions
- Brunches can range from casual to formal
- You can serve any type of food for a brunch
A Taste of Brunch History
As you can imagine, the first brunch was invented to provide a repast for late-night party revelers. It was decidedly a European invention with records showing a rise in this affair in the late 1800s. Credit is given to Mr. Guy Beringer, a Brit who wrote an article titled "Brunch: A Plea" for the publication, Hunter's Weekly.Others suggest that while the word "brunch" may have arisen in 1985, the concept lies with the crafty French of earlier generations. Some insist that they captured the spirit of this cure for hangovers and being fashionably decadent before anyone else.
By the 1930s, Americans had eventually realized the value of having a blend of breakfast and lunch, typically much closer to the mid-day meal.
Best Ever Five Days of the Year to Hold a Brunch
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Mother's Day
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Any Sunday
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Easter
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New Year's Day
The perfect time to not have to get up early to prepare a breakfast. -
The "Day After"
Plan a brunch on the day after any event that runs late into the night. That includes weddings, anniversaries, graduation, etc.
The Best Brunch Hosting Ideas
How to Put on a Perfect Spread
- Ideas for Brunch Hosts
- How to host the perfect brunch
Best Brunch Tips Ever
--Make use of those pedestals - they're wonderful for placing lighter weight foods, such as muffins and pastries.
--Set up items "pre-sliced." That way guests can taste without having to take a whole portion if desired. This includes quiches and even pastries.
--Include a variety of "specialty dishes," including those for vegetarians and those who may be on diets. Include low-fat, low-carb and sugar-free offerings.
--Don't invite more guests than you can seat around tables. This is not an appetizer-style affair and it's so much nicer when guests can "spread out" a little with drink glasses and silverware.
--Go with a buffet if you want to invite a larger crowd. And be sure that seating is together; don't ever stick guests away from the center of action or the main group, unless it's extremely casual and the guests know each other well.
Brunch Menu Ideas
Here, you'll find a few recipe lists to spark ideas for any size brunch.
The key to a great brunch is, of course, the food! Below, you'll find a few menu suggestions for any size and type of brunch from casual to formal.A basic rule of thumb? Here's a quick rundown.
-Always think savory and sweet. If you're more daring, go with some spicy and tart items, too.
-A general rule of thumb for selecting foods:
---Choose one meat and/or one fish dish
---Add an egg dish as your main course (which can include the meat)
---Select 1-3 sides
---Include bread/muffin mixes
---Include sweets, especially fruits (those in season are best)
Menu Ideas for a Small, Casual Brunch
-1 egg dish (with/without meat)
-1-2 sides
-muffins/sweetbreads
-dessert
Menu Suggestions for a Smaller Casual Brunch
-OR specialty sausage pigs in a blanket
-Eggs, scrambled
-Potato pancakes
-Pre-made hash browns
-Grilled sweet potato rounds
-French toast
-Banana pancakes
-Biscuit/sandwich blends
A formal small brunch menu plan
-Eggs Benedict (always a classic)
-Or crispy duck with crepes
-Baked brie
-Omelette bar
-Scone Assortment
-In-season berries with cream
-Mimosas
-Flavored coffees
A formal brunch is usually catered. Here are a few tips on selecting a caterer for any occasion.
How to Hire a Caterer
Brunch menu plan for a crowd
Feed a Bunch with this Brunch!
-Breakfast Burritos
-Frittata
-Muffin mix/Coffee cake
-Herb Roasted New Potatoes
-Fruit Salad
-Fruit Smoothies
If You Could Choose One Brunch Day...
Individual Egg Dish with Handle
Best Breakfast Foods for Brunch
- Pancakes-Stack 'em High!
- Pancakes are a brunch fave - don't forget the syrup!
- Easy Eggs Benedict
- What is a brunch without Eggs Benedict?
- Waffle-icious Recipe
- No one will "waffle" over this recipe!
- Betty Crocker's Bacon Pie
- This is a terrific make-ahead. Just bake before serving. (Uses Bisquick)
Best Brunch Themes
A themed brunch will add to the fun!
- Apple Party Theme
- Throw a Party in Praise of Apples
Best Brunch Lenses on Squidoo
- MBG's Brunch Menu Favorites
- This brunch lens is beautifully laid out with a menu, recipes and photos.
- CherylK's Brunch Lens
- You'll find some beautiful recipes for brunch from this lensmaster, too.
- Top 10 List from Janice S
- A great top 10 brunch list with some terrific make-ahead recipes.
- Relache's Blintzes
- All the blintz recipe links you could ever want.
Little Things that Make a Great Brunch
Here are a few recipes that will provide an extra level of "best-ever-ness" for your brunch
- French Press Coffee
- Serve the "best" coffee with flair from a French Press
- Create a Sorbet or Granita for the Palate
- A homemade sorbet is a palate cleanser between courses, but pretty tempting as a refreshing brunch dessert, too!
- Best Iced Coffees
- Ice coffees will refresh and add some octane to offset those Bloody Marys!
- Raclette - Specialty Melting Cheese
- Serve a time-honored melting cheese in the traditional way.
These recipes will prove brunch is the best!
Everyone has a favorite brunch recipe - add yours here!
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Let's Get Together Over Brunch
Time to chat about your favorite brunch ideas!
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gonzalezdenise Sep 13, 2011 @ 8:01 pm | delete
- Wonderful brunch ideas. Wonderful lens.
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UKGhostwriter May 19, 2011 @ 4:20 pm | delete
- Delicious - well done!
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Jerrad28 May 18, 2011 @ 11:45 am | delete
- Great stuff!
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NYThroughTheLens
Apr 25, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
- Brunches are awesome. I like your lens :).
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careermom
Apr 17, 2011 @ 1:13 am | delete
- I love them on Sundays. A nice finish to the weekend
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Countdown to the Best Mother's Day Brunch
Ideas that will really make Mom feel special!
-If you're going to grill for brunch, think about adding flavored wood chips for an extra special taste.
-Bring Mom a red carnation arrangement for the brunch table - they're the official Mother's Day flower!
-A mimosa will really sparkle at a Mother's Day brunch. Dress it up with fresh strawberries on the side.
Best Mother's Day Brunch Recipes
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- From the family to a crowd, everyone can get involved in these great brunch ideas.
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Brunch Tips in the News
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Graduation Brunch Ideas
Hosting a graduation brunch can be easy if you plan well ahead.
- A grad brunch is one of the times when you can consider a buffet. (Unless you're planning a formal setting, of course.)
- Think about a mix of items - some made ahead, some purchased, and some you throw together the day of.
- Prepare only things you already are familiar with - this is not the time to experiment.
- Make lists: for the week before, the day before and same-day. This will include shopping and a timeline for prep and cooking.
- If you're going casual, consider splurging on nice paper or plastic goods. If you're the host and know your guests well, they'll know you don't want to deal with much cleanup afterward.
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