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Easter brunch

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:28:47 GMT

I am thinking of changing up the Easter meal this year.

I like the idea of a brunch board but....from the images I see, they contain hot foods - there is no way a pancake, waffle, etc will stay warm on a board. I am guessing the images are for looks only, right?

I do have a griddle that I could put the warm foods on, and use the board for fruit, etc.

Anyone do this? Tips would be helpful. thanks

Re: Easter brunch

millieshops — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:43:35 GMT

Maybe a breakfast casserole would be easier to keep warm. In another life, I had a recipe I loved with eggs and cheese and meat and more (bread I think and seasonings). I could put a it together the night before which would make the morning open for salad and vegggies and fruits and dips and whatever else you want.

Re: Easter brunch

kate2357 — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:23:01 GMT

There are predone waffles they could be using on their boards and offering heated syrup or doing a dessert waffle.

If you're offering brunch for a large group and serving buffet style, you might also consider buying one of those disposable chafing dishes w/ sterno to keep your foods warm. You could use the boards w/ muffins, quiches slices, sliced loaf cakes, croissants, fresh fruit, etc.

Have fun.

Re: Easter brunch

Duckncover — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 02:34:07 GMT

If you have a hotel- style flip wafflemakers, you could set up a waffle station and let everyone make their own. Put toppings on a tray and guests can make them to their liking. The waffle bar was always a hit when we have overnight guests....but it would be great as part of a brunch at Easter.

Re: Easter brunch

Katcat1 — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 03:04:30 GMT

@Mom2Dogs You may end up giving yourself too much work. Just keep dinner simple and do up your desserts. Ham, scalloped potatoes, salad. Olives pickles, etc on the side. Assorted desserts.

Re: Easter brunch

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:30:29 GMT

I wish my area had decent restaurants, we would eat out. After 40 years of doing holiday meals, I'd like to be done. My husband will go along with what ever I want to do. This year (unless I change my mind) it will be very small, 4 people.

It just seems odd coming home from church on Easter Sunday like any other day.

Re: Easter brunch

Sooner — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:36:37 GMT

I'd warm up a spiral cut ham and have rolls and biscuits and jellies to go with it. It would be served hot then cool to room temp as the brunch goes on. Put it on a meat board and tongs to get the ham.

An electric skillet full of scrambled eggs or an egg casserole would be nice as well, or a dish of hard boiled eggs cut in half with a cream sauce over (a la Jacques Pepin) for people to spoon up.

Fruit, some small cookies, juices in pitchers and call it a day! Maybe a pasta or green salad.

Re: Easter brunch

Snowpuppy — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:38:25 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
I wish my area had decent restaurants, we would eat out. After 40 years of doing holiday meals, I'd like to be done. My husband will go along with what ever I want to do. This year (unless I change my mind) it will be very small, 4 people.

It just seems odd coming home from church on Easter Sunday like any other day.

I was wondering if IHOP delivers? 😂

I fight the "I just don't bother anymore" movement.

Re: Easter brunch

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:50:04 GMT

@Snowpuppy ...I am coming to the conclusion that I just don't care, sigh.

I don't like that feeling or attitude at all, but family is almost non existant, the 1 friend that I always invite because she is alone, well let's say that our friendship is not where it was 10 years ago and I no longer feel the desire to invite her.

I am leaning to doing a very light breakfast after church and then make a dessert for later in the day in case my step daughter drops by.

Re: Easter brunch

Duckncover — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:52:31 GMT

Last Easter....we ate at home and didn't even get to go to church since DH had Covid. This year I think I will see if a restaurant is doing a good takeout Easter brunch meal and pick it up after church...and take the rest of the day off. Will do the Easter baskets for the little grands whenever they are interested and see them. Easter is really late this year, so hopefully the weather will be warm and beautiful.