For mothers day, I am having both set of our parents over along with my brother and his girlfriend and we (by we, i mean me....scott will do the dishes lol, thanks babe) are doing a great big brunch spread- serve yourself style, which is my FAVORITE! I love making lots of cocktail-style/mini foods so you have lots of different tastes on your palate, typically less calories, and can have a little bit of everything.
Here's whats on the menu for Sunday! Pictures to come post-brunch!
1. Cantelope Strawberry Salad
*cantelopes scooped out with a melon baller
*sliced strawberries
*1/2 c low fat vanilla yogurt
*crushed mint
*lemon juice
*sliced almonds
(combine lemon juice, strawberries, cantelope balls, and yogurt in a bowl- mix well. Garnish with almond slivers and finely chopped mint. Chill & serve!)
2. Date with a Pig (fun name twist on bacon-wrapped-dates...DONT knock these before you try them...im serious!)
*pitted dates
*lean bacon
*brown sugar
(Set oven to 450. Wrap dates with thin slice of bacon and hold using a toothpick. Repeat until desired number of dates are done. Brush some brown sugar + water onto bacon. Bake until bacon crisp, about 15 minutes. Flip halfway through-drain on papertowel before serving)
3. Peach Sangria in Mason Jars (i LOVE mason jars!!! they are so much fun! I bought a 12 pack for $7.49 at walmart! SCORE!)
*4 c hulled strawberries
*4 tbs water
*1 sliced peach, peeled, for sitting in the juice
*1-2 c fresh squeezed OJ (i juice my own)
*1 cup of peach puree (just blend/purree sliced & peeled peaches in a blender)
*2 bottles prosecco
(stir all together in a large pitcher or serving glass container. Let sit for 2 hours before serving)
4. Raspberry Scones
*2 1/2 c flou
*1/4 c + 1 tbs sugar
*1 tbs baking powder
*3/4 tsp salt
*1/2 c unsalted butter
*3/4 c buttermilk
*1 large egg yolk
*1 1/2 c raspberries
(Heat oven to 400. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder & salt. Add butter (room temperature) and pulse until pea-size pieces form. In a bowl, whisk buttermilk & egg yolk. Slowly pour buttermilk mixture through feed tube into processor, pulsing until dough forms. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface & sprinkle raspberries on top. Knead 3-4 times to fold in raspberries (try not to squish!) Gather & pat dough into 1 inch thick squares and cut/pull apart into 2 inch pieces. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet (so they cook evenly) and sprinkle with 1 tbs sugar. Bake 15-18 minutes.
5. Meredith's Breakfast Casserole- there are so many versions of breakfast casserole, you can really make this anyway you want. This is one i've made and tried different variations of. Courtesy of Cooking Light i've made my own changes.
*2 slices wheat bread
*1 lb breakfast sausage or spiced ground pork (what i use to substitue for lower fat)
*6 large eggs, beaten
*2 c fat free milk
*salt & pepper to taste (i dont use salt =)
*1 1/2 c sliced & peeled red potatoes (thin slices)
* 1 c fat free cheese (im going to use a mixture of grated gruyere & fat free cheddar)
(Grease baking dish. In a skillet, cook sausage (or pork) until almost done, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Layer bread, sausage, potatoes, and cheese in casserole dish. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, spices, salt & pepper. Pour egg mixture over casserole. Cover & refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with chives.
6. Raspberry Tiramisu
GREAT recipe by Giada de Laurentiis here or im using the trifle tiramisu by Ree Drummond, one of my all time favorite chefs (she lives in Texas!!) here . Topping it off with homemade whipped cream (using splenda! not regular sugar!)
7. Mini Layered Brownie Trifle
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my mini foods!! Im literally obsessed! I came up with this one (again, im sure its already out there) a while back and LOVE it! You can make so many desserts in shot glasses! I have some super cute glass lined shotglasses that are clear, and i make these in them so you can see all the pretty layering!
*1 fat free or low sugar brownie mix, already made
*homemade whip cream (use splenda or sugar substitute to save on calories!)
*1 pkg chocolate fat free pudding
*sliced almonds (you can use anything- coconut, nuts, sprinkles, fruit, dried fruit, anything will go with this! strawberry jam would be good on top too!)
(Alternatly layer brownie, pudding, and whip twice in the shotglass. Sprinkle with your choice of toppings!)
There ya have it! Covered all the main areas- and its a very festive pink-themed brunch! Will post pictures after Sunday! =)
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