Brunch Boards

Brunch Boards • With the holiday right around the corner, you’re likely feeding a few extra mouths.  Brunch boards are a favorite of mine and the perfect way to celebrate.  They come together easily and can wow a crowd!  And, remember, one of our top tips for a successful Thanksgiving dinner is to feed your crowd early (either breakfast, brunch or appetizers) to keep them from “lingering” in the kitchen while you are working hard on the meal.

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Start with a large cutting board or tray and position a few small containers or ramekins on it.  I like to fill these with berries, jams or even nuts.  Next, work your bigger items around the ramekins.  This could be bagels, banana bread or even a coffee cake.  Now, we are ready to fill in with some protein.  Perhaps a frittata, hard boiled eggs or some cooked bacon?  Lastly up, fill in any open spaces with extra fruit, garnish with fresh herbs or flowers and you are ready to go!⁣

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My tricks for easy prep the morning of? ⁣

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Lay out your cutting board or serving piece along with any smaller bowls so you can see how it will all fit and look.⁣

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Pre-wash and pre-portion your fruit so it’s ready to go!⁣

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Prep any quick breads ahead of time.  You can make these up to a week in advance.  Wrap in foil and place in a gallon sized storage bag and place in freezer.  The night before, defrost on the counter and then cut into pieces the morning of.⁣

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Hard boiled eggs and candied bacon can also be made a day ahead.⁣

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Make it easy on yourself and grab a half dozen bagels or donut holes.  Easy, crowd pleasing and a great addition to any board!⁣

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When in doubt, add fresh greens with herbs and flowers to spice it up!⁣

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A few of our favorite recipes to include on your brunch board can be found right here on our site.  Check out these guaranteed winners:⁣

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• Candied Bacon⁣

• Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

• Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Bread

• Monday Morning Waffles⁣

• Lemon Poppyseed Bread or Orange Yogurt Bread⁣

• Blueberry Blender Muffins

Click “search” at the top of the website and type in any of recipe names above to find the detailed recipe.