Remember my post about that delicious tart from last week? Well, that tart was how I welcomed two of my {very dear} girlfriends who came to visit me from Manhattan last month.
You didn’t think I was going to stop there, did you?
By now, you probably know I like to spoil the people I love – and a fabulous brunch spread was clearly in order. This menu really wasn’t difficult to put together at all, and it includes what I deem to be the most important items for a brunch: a savory dish, fruits or veggies, something sweet baked in the oven, and a cocktail, of course.
Sunday Brunch Menu: The NY Edition
Bellinis
Smoked Salmon Frittata
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
And spoiled is indeed how they felt. I’d say the coffee cake was the biggest hit, and though they liked the frittata – I thought it fell short. You can find the recipe here, but I wouldn’t recommend making this one. The salmon was far too salty, and cooking it in the oven took away from everything I like about smoked salmon in the first place. Like always, I used a higher ratio of egg whites to regular eggs to keep things a bit healthier – and I also substituted fat-free half ‘n half for the heavy cream.
The fruit salad was good – nothing special or fancy, but good. Instead of purchasing vanilla-flavored yogurt, you add your own vanilla extract and honey to the plain {fat-free} stuff – which I love, because that way you can control the sweetness. And to truly make a group of girls happy, there’s no better way than to serve them champagne. Top it with some fresh peach nectar – and we get even happier.
Stay tuned for one of the best coffee cakes you’ve ever had…
{And on another note, 20something cupcakes has finally found its way onto Facebook! Please be sure to check out the new page and “like” to receive post updates and lots of other fun stuff…xxSAS}
Lovely spread. I love how Ina-obsessed you are!
Yes please. It’s been so long since I’ve had a Bellini!
Ooh you are quite the hostess! Yum to that spread!
I’m stoked for the coffee cake recipe. Also, is there a savory dish you WOULD recommend for brunch?
XO
Carly
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Carly – Any frittata would work instead of this. I love spinach and mushrooms – but you can use whatever you have on hand! xxSAS
WOW!!! Love this! What a wonderful way to spend time with your friends! Can’t wait for that recipe!
Next time I’m in FL. I’m coming to your place for brunch. And I expect some smoked salmon and the best coffee cake known to man
Looks awesome! your friends must have been in heaven!