Blog posts tagged with 'brunch'

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Irish soda bread is traditionally made with three ingredients: buttermilk, flour, and baking soda. It has a lovely crisp and crumbly crust with a soft and tender center. You can enjoy it for breakfast with butter and jam or even alongside a hearty stew. This recipe, however, is not so traditional. We like ours a little sweet, so we’ve added plump raisins, sugar, butter, and salt to the mix.

Treat Mom To A Garden Tea Party

Garden Tea Party

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12th, and what better way to honor mom than with a garden party? It's easy to create an enchanting backyard or patio gathering for your mom, grandma, or any other special mother figure in your life! Read on for inspiration including recipes for English Tea Sandwiches and Egg Bites featuring some of our favorite local delights like organic pasture-raised eggs from Stiebrs, fresh seasonal fruit and veggies, Henry Higgins cream cheese, and more.

English Tea Sandwiches

English Tea Sandwiches

Elevate your next tea party with delightful tea sandwiches! These dainty delights are more than just finger food – they're a delicious way to add a touch of sophistication and charm to your gathering. Each bite-sized sandwich offers a burst of flavor, from the refreshing coolness of cucumber and cream cheese to the richness of smoked salmon and herbs. Because they're small and easy to eat, they allow your guests to mingle and indulge in a variety of savory and delightful options. Plus, the beautiful presentation – often with crusts removed and cut into elegant shapes – adds a touch of whimsy to your brunch table.

Egg Bites

Egg Bites

Love a showstopping brunch or need healthy breakfasts for a crowd? Look no further than egg bites! Egg bites are protein powerhouses and are endlessly customizable. Plus, they're great for using up leftover odds and ends at the end of the week for weekend breakfasts. Got leftover broccoli and cheese? Simply whisk them into eggs! Not enough diced ham and peppers to use in anything else? Egg bites to the rescue! They're incredibly easy and quick to make, are perfect for meal prepping, and store beautifully in the fridge for healthy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.

Easter Brunch Recipe Ideas

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Easter Brunch Bliss: Mouthwatering Recipes to Celebrate in Style! From a velvety Red Pepper Bisque and springy Asparagus Salad to an elegant Tourte Milanese, comforting Eggnog Pancakes, or classics like Fruit Crepes and Carrot Cake, this recipe collection has everything you need to host a delicious spring brunch.

Tourte Milanese

Tourte Milanese

Tourte Milanese makes an elegant and impressive brunch showstopper with colorful layers of eggs, peppers, ham, spinach, and cheese. While it looks complicated, this simplified version uses puff pastry and creamed spinach to cut down on the labor. Best of all it can be made ahead so on the big day, you can focus on enjoying your time with family and friends.

Red Pepper Bisque

Red Pepper Bisque

Luscious Red Pepper Bisque is bursting with vibrant flavors and velvety smooth texture. Serve it as a comforting accompaniment to your favorite brunch fare or as a flavorful starter, red pepper bisque pairs nicely with quiche and other egg-based dishes. Dive into a bowlful of bliss and savor the richness of this unforgettable brunch indulgence.

Easter Brunch Recipes

Easter Ham

From delightful Easter brunch classics like spiral-sliced ham and local, seasonal desserts to freshly baked goods, Alpenrose brings the joy of the season right to your porchbox! Indulge in the flavors of spring with our carefully curated selection, perfect for making your Easter celebrations extra special.

Classic Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

Indulge in the ultimate springtime delight with this moist and flavorful Carrot Cake recipe, a classic that promises to be the centerpiece of any gathering. This cake is a true delight with rich, spiced batter brimming with freshly grated carrots, crunchy walnuts, and juicy raisins, all coming together to create a symphony of textures and flavors.

Deviled Eggs

Cottage Cheese Deviled EggsCottage cheese deviled eggs are a nutritious twist on the classic party favorite.