Serve a wide range of items on your brunch menu.
Brunch, a combination of breakfast and lunch, is a meal consumed very late in the morning or in the early afternoon. Since you can derive meal ideas from breakfast and lunch menus, the possibilities are endless. You want to make a menu that everyone in attendance can eat by offering a variety of foods. Combine breakfast and lunch foods to create the "brunch" aspect, and offer options from both traditional breakfast and lunch menus.
Instructions
1. Incorporate eggs into the menu. Eggs go great in casseroles with potatoes or meats including ham, sausage and bacon. They're quick to throw together and easy to serve to groups of people. Deviled eggs work great as finger foods.
2. Allow your guests to get exactly what they want with made-to-order omelets. Include different types of cheeses, meats and vegetables like onions, peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. You need someone willing to cook during the meal to incorporate this into your plans.
3. Serve a range of pancakes such as blueberry, chocolate chip and buttermilk. Supply different flavored syrups, butter and strawberry or apple fruit toppings with some whipped cream on the side to appeal to all your guests.
4. Satisfy the sweet craving your guests have with baked goods like slices of cake or pie, cookies or brownies. If you need a healthier option, serve fresh fruit like strawberries and grapes that guests can eat with their hands.
5. Make small sandwiches for guests to grab. You can cut traditional sandwiches into fourths, and stick toothpicks into them for easy handling. Make a variety of types to suit a variety of tastes. Label different types with index cards for easy identification.
6. Create a vegetable platter for guests to enjoy. Cut celery, broccoli, carrots and cucumbers, and place dressing for dipping next to the platter. You can also create a separate platter with pepperoni, crackers and different types of cheese.
7. Don't forget the beverages. Offer something for everyone including children. You can offer champagne or wine for an alcoholic beverage and serve coffee, tea, soda and juice as alternatives.
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