It's the last day of my Christmas Brunch menu! Being the ultimate host and hostess means putting the finishing touches on the meal that bring it all together. This includes the small details of the brunch, like Maple Bacon with Sea Salt and a festive cocktail to start the morning. It also means doing enough… Continue reading Finishing Touches on Christmas Brunch
Category: Breakfast
Eggnog French Toast
This dish is the slam dunk of the Christmas Brunch menu. From the outside it is just another traditional French toast dish. But one bite into the flaky and delicate brioche toast and you know you are eating something special. Rich and creamy eggnog starts the batter for the bread. I added cinnamon, nutmeg, and… Continue reading Eggnog French Toast
Almond Spiced Pears with Fresh Berries
I wanted to add a sweet and fruity dish to my Christmas Brunch menu without making it too sweet and desserty. I found a recipe for poached peaches that inspired this dish, a poached pear dish that comes to life with almond liqueur, cinnamon sticks, and fresh berries. The almond extract and almond liqueur warm… Continue reading Almond Spiced Pears with Fresh Berries
Holiday Omelette with Tomatoes, Swiss Chard & Watercress
The countdown to Christmas is on with only 8 days to go! I don't have a whole lot of experience celebrating Christmas, which was half the reason I found doing this Christmas Brunch so much fun this year. The more people I talk to, the more I find that everyone does completely different things to celebrate… Continue reading Holiday Omelette with Tomatoes, Swiss Chard & Watercress
Cooking In Red Socks 