I'm having a brunch after my baby's christening for the family (15-20 people).
My idea was to bake some quick breads the night before (seasonal flavors like pumpkin and apple), and set out a yogurt bar (high quality yogurt with granola, dried fruit, toasted nuts, etc. for guests to add). I'll have someone pick up a couple of large Heine Bros. to-go packs on the way home for the coffee.
What I can't figure out is what to serve for a more substantial main dish. Because we'll be coming home from the church, I don't have time to make something right before the brunch. It has to be ready to go when we get home. I was thinking of rising at some ungodly hour and baking a couple of quiches. They're good room temperature with a salad or fruit on the side.
Any ideas or recipes? Thanks.
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by Beth K. » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:19 pm
If you want something hot, what about soup? You could make it the day before and then put it in a crockpot when you rise so everyone could have something hot. And then serve it with a nice mixed salad.
You could also do sandwiches for brunch: blt, chicken salad or deli meats
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by Paul Pfister » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:22 pm
Breakfast casseroles work real well. Make them the night before, set them out as you leave for church, bake them off when you return home while everyone is settling in. Enjoy.
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by Leann C » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:49 pm
You could always bake a ham, turkey breast or beef tenderloin the day before and serve sliced at room temp with Camelot Buns & condiments. Not hugely imaginative, but there's a reason everyone does it. It's good.
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by Deb Hall » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:42 pm
Eliza,
I have a great recipe for an asparagus/applewood smoked bacon strata that we used to sell at the store. It can be fully made the night ahead and then reheated or served at room-temp, or you can bake it off in the morning before yu leave for church. Let me know if you'd like me to post it.
Regarding quiche: in general quiches freeze very well fully cooked and then very well wrapped: all you have to do is thaw over-night in your refrig and then either serve at room temp or gently reheat. I have a recipe for a great Hot Brown Quiche if you are interested.
Meanwhile, if anyone know where you can buy Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon in town, that would be really helpful. Both recipes call for it (it's the best bacon I've ever had), but since we closed the store, I don't know where else in town you can get it retail.
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon is available at Fresh Market.
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by Deb Hall » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:04 am
Liz and Leann,
I've posted the Hot Brown Quiche recipe from Gourmet for Everyone under a separate thread on this Forum to make it easier for folks to find.
If you have any questions, just let me know.