Mother’s Day Brunch
14 May
Hi everyone! I’m back after a few days off of blogging – my weekend was packed!
My Saturday was spent preparing for a Mother’s Day brunch that I was hosting for my parents & sister on Sunday. I did as much as I could the night before – which was a lot – but there was still quite a bit to get ready on Sunday, too.
This was the first time I’ve ever really “entertained.” Chris & I live in a 1-bedroom apartment (not for long – more on that in the coming days!) so it’s not really conducive to entertaining a big group.
I hadn’t had much experience planning a large meal for a group & was a little unsure of how to time everything. This was a good learning experience though, so I think I’ll have a better idea of how to execute everything the next time around.
Of course, I want to share Sunday’s menu with you all!
First, Ellie Krieger’s Peach French Toast Bake. This was a recipe that I got from Chris’s sister. She frequently makes this when Chris & I visit & I’ve always really enjoyed it. I love that this can be prepared the night before & that you can use fresh or frozen peaches – so easy!
I also made Herb Mesa’s Chicken Sausage Frittata for the first time. I’m a big fan of having some sort of egg dish at brunch, & this one was bulked up with chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, & onion. It was also very easy to make, even though it’s labeled as “intermediate” on the Food Network website.
Of course, brunch didn’t feel complete without a few sweets…
I tried out Hungry-Girl’s Crazy Delicious Cheesy Cherry Danish recipe, which could have used a little tweaking, I think. I made this ahead the night before, & I think it would have been best enjoyed fresh.
I also made Alysha’s Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins. I substituted whole wheat flour for all purpose flour, since that’s what I had on hand. I loved the butter/cinnamon-sugar topping that went on these. Today, I enjoyed a leftover muffin with some White Chocolate Wonderful smeared on top & it was delicious! I can’t wait to make these muffins again when pumpkin season rolls around.
In addition to the recipes I made, I roasted a combo of red, yellow, & purple potatoes. Before placing them in the oven at 350* for an hour (flipping every 15 mins.), I coated them in olive oil, salt, pepper, & rosemary.
I also made a few slices of bacon!
I think I can speak for everyone when I say this brunch was filing! I was pretty full after just one plate that held a sampling of every item.
After I ate my danish…
And of course, it just wouldn’t be brunch without a mimosa!
Made with orange-pineapple juice!
Brunch was a great way to celebrate my mom & all she does for our family! Hopefully Mother’s Day brunch can become an annual event.
What’s your favorite brunch item? I always stick with breakfast foods, rather than gravitating towards the lunch items!
everything sounds delicious! brunch is one of my favorite meals to make!
chelcie @ chelcie’s food files recently posted..Sunday Funday
Looks like you did a wonderful job preparing brunch for your family–good for you!!
Amanda @ Let Me Be What’s Underneath recently posted..All It Takes…
Thanks Amanda!
I love eggs for breakfast! That frittata breakfast sounds so delicious! I have got to try that! All my favorite ingredients!
That peach dish caught my eye first though, man that sounds so good!
Sounds like you did an amazing job! good work!!!
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The peach French toast IS really good!
I’m so glad you liked the muffins! I’ve gotta try that peach french toast bake. My must-have brunch item would also have to be a mimosa – so fancy.
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Greek Yogurt
Love them! We used orange-pineapple juice for a little something extra!
Everything looks great! I love having omelettes for brunch.
Steph @ StephSnacks recently posted..Moving On
You did a FANTASTIC job on the brunch! Wow girl, kudos to you!
Lauren recently posted..Lunch on the Job
Thanks!
Brunch looks fabulous!!!!!!
Mmm, the pumpkin donut muffins look good! I saw one of your comments on Alysha’s blog and stopped by!
Thanks Brittney!
That looks so delicious!!! Hope you and your mom had a great mother’s day!
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Oh wow! It looks like you did an amazing job hostessing
Everythhing looks and sounds so delicious, especially the frittata, doughnuts, and French toast bake.. Yum!
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Oh yum that all sounds amazing!! I love having breakfast foods too…and generally the sweet kind haha
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Jersey Shore Mini Vacation
Ditto! It’s never too early for sweets!
Yum!! it all looks so delicious! I definitely gravitate toward sweet things for breakfast, but when I go to brunch, I often go towards the more savory egg dishes – since I rarely make eggs for myself.
Sarah @Blonde Bostonian recently posted..Mother’s Day Weekend in Review
Everything sounds fantastic!! Now I really want to try making mimosas with orange-pineapple juice. Yum
Becca recently posted..The ABCs of Becca
i love all the fruit at brunch buffeets. and im not gonna lie… mimosas may be my favorite item. O and eggs benedict. I know, i know. haulendaise sauce is not good for you but drinking mimosas at 11 am probably isnt either, they go together well haha
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! recently posted..Time To Speak Up – I Want Your Input!
Eggs benedict is delicious! When we visit my husband’s sister in Baltimore, we sometimes go to a restaurant that has crab eggs benedict… it’s SO good!
Oh my goodness!! Everything looks amazing! Congratulations on hosting a great brunch
Nikki recently posted..Moving Complete
I absolutely LOVE your spread!!
I’d say poached eggs (with bread to soak the yolk up, of course!) & bellini’s are my favorite brunch items!!
Liz @ Southern Charm recently posted..NoLa Veggie Fest
Mmm bellinis are fabulous!
your brunch looks amazing!!! you are quite the entertainer! the baked oatmeal reminded me…i think we need to do another blogger meet up soon!!!! KOP!?
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Oooh definitely!!! We should do Seasons 52!!!!!!!!!!