15 Savory Brunch Ideas Perfect For a Weekend at Home

 

15 Savory Brunch Ideas Perfect For a Weekend at Home

 

Shakshuka is an Israeli dish made with eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, typically served for breakfast. This is a delicious and filling meal that can also be eaten for dinner. Other breakfast favorites include eggs benedict, omelets, and quiche. These elegant dishes are easy to make and even easier to eat. You can also try your hand at eggs florentine, a Canadian breakfast dish that combines spinach and toasted bread with poached eggs.

 

Huevos Rancheros is a dish consisting of fried eggs served in fresh corn tortillas with salsa, usually pico de gallo. It is typical in the Mexican cuisine. The word is generally done for breakfast but is also eaten for brunch in North America. Huevos Rancheros are great for friends and family to enjoy together.

 

French Toast is a delicious breakfast dish of bread dipped in beaten eggs and fried. French toast is eaten worldwide, but France is where it got its name. You can try making a sweeter version of this dish by dipping bread in milk and eggs instead of just in egg.

Mini Ham & Cheese Quiches

 

Ingredients:

 

- 1/2 cup shallots, chopped finely or minced (or 1/4 cup onion)

- 2 teaspoons buttermilk or skim milk mixed with a glug of lemon juice. Skip this step if using regular milk for a richer flavor.   - 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened (may substitute olive oil)   - 6 slices white bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces about 3 inches in diameter and stuck together with a little bit of the melted butter. The amount of bread you need will vary depending on how much filling you use because the quiche dish will have to handle more weight after it is filled

 

Sweet Potato and Mushroom Skillet

Ingredients:

- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into coins   - 1 large onion, sliced thinly   - 4 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed with the back of a knife   - 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil for a healthier option. I prefer using olive oil for its richness in flavor. You could also use canola oil, but it will slightly bland the dish. I would recommend adding some butter at the end if you use canola oil to impart more flavor. If you want your dish to be vegan, substitute butter with Earth Balance Spreadable butterscotch spread that is not hydrogenated. This will make your dish vegan without sacrificing taste

For a more in-depth and detailed analysis of the following: http://www.eatingwell.com/health_news/latest_in_nutrition-arent_you_glad

 

A healthy diet is always best, but sometimes we can't deny that cravings need to be dealt with. This recipe is a great way to get your cheese fix without overdoing it on saturated fat and cholesterol.

 

1 cup skim milk   - 5 large eggs   - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour   - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or dried thyme leaves, plus extra for sprinkling - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) - Half teaspoon salt, plus more to taste