Brunch Recipes (Most Popular)
Have 30 minutes for lunch? Make this and then pop the leftovers in the freezer for a low calorie snack food.
Using lots of peppers and egg whites with a cheese indulgent. Easily warmed up days later.
This is a very rich and hearty mushroom scallopped potatoes with a light garlic accent.
Enjoy the lovely fragrance of Bergamot oil as it rises with the steam as this tea steeps.
I love hominy. When I was a child, I called it harmony. Enjoy!!
Preparations: The Day Before
Plan your table.
Shop for groceries.
Pick out flowers for your table.
Wash and/or iron table cloth.
Plan your table so that the teapots and platters are in easy reach of of each guest.
Plan for each guest to have a cup, saucer, plate, spoon, napkin, small fork for eating cake and butter knife for spreads.
Have extra utensils and napkins ready for unexpected guests.
"Royal Tea" has the fullest menu. It is served late afternoon after the family comes home from work.
A choice of teas, 2-3 meat dishes, potatoes, vegetables, green salad, fruit salad, sandwiches, Crab Cakes, Quiches, etc...
Warm Banana or Zucchini Bread, Scones, Tea Cakes, etc... Creme Fraiche, Devonshire Cream, Strawberry Preserves, Honey and other flavored butters.
Elegant deserts served with the second cup of tea.
And then, it is all followed up with a glass of champagne or a glass of sherry at the very end of the meal.
Grade B maple syrup really is the secret ingredient. The dark color gives it an extra caramelly flavor. Grocery stores carry it, but if you can't find it, Grade A will work just fine too.
Except for the "Elevenses", Afternoon Tea is served between the hours of 3:00-6:00pm.
The later the hour determines the amount and type of foods served.
Establish and appreciate your own special tea time. Relax and refocus your attention from the cares of the world.
Think upon your blessings, things that are beautiful and pure. Recount the joys in your life.
Pour your cup of tea, sit back in your favorite chair, escape from the pressures of the day and enjoy your precious quiet time.
Preparation: The Day Before
Plan your menu.
With the first cup of tea, serve a generous tray of sandwiches: Chicken, Egg, Avocado & Shrimp Salad, Cucumber, Smoked Salmon, Goat Cheese & Watercress.
Finger foods, little sides like: Cheese, Smoked Almonds, Crab Cakes & Quiches, Crostinis and Bruchettas.
Warm freshly baked bread, Scones, Biscuits, Muffins & Tea Cakes. Spreads warm breads with Creme Fraiche, Devonshire Cream, Honey Butter and top with fresh fruit and Strawberry Preserves.
With the second cup of tea, serve any favorite desert, a lovely pound cake, cheese cake, fruit tart or cupcakes.
We grew up with Ham Hocks and Collard Greens!
I have modified the recipe to lower the fat. Remove the fat and skin. Tear the meat into strips and mix it back in with the greens.
There is a lot of flavor in the fat that floats to the top of the pot. Very tempting. Stay strong and skim it off.
Delightful fruit cocktail with a light minty syrup and a crispy almond biscotti!!
Welcome the fall weather sitting in a rocking chair with a cup of Apple Tea on the porch at sunrise. Enjoy the sweetness of the tea and listen for the first birds to sing.
Chamomile is a daisy. It is a wonderful remedy for sleep disorders such as insomnia. Simply make a cup of tea 30 to 45 minutes before going to bed to treat sleeplessness.
Refreshing!! Make a double recipe. Chill some of the steeped tea and freeze some into ice cubes ahead of time.
