This passed weekend we celebrated my mom’s birthday, and wanted to do something really special. Going out to brunch is so much fun, but we decided that with the kids, and with my parents easing back into normalcy after being quarantined, an elevated brunch at home would be the most enjoyable experience.
And I didn’t want it to be just any old brunch. So Brett and I curated a menu that we knew my parents—with the exceptional and high-end taste they have—would enjoy and appreciate.
The Menu
- We started off with delicious Bloody Marys
- With Grapefruit Mimosas as an option throughout the meal
- Yogurt Berry Parfaits
- Brett’s Insane Deviled Eggs (recipe coming soon)
- Spinach Tomato Feta Quiche
- Crispy Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
- Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
Bloody Marys
The best Bloody Mary by far in our opinion uses:
- Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
- Tito’s Vodka
- Celery + olives for toppers
- Season Salt for the rim, we uses Rolling Rock Salt that was gifted to us, I tried to find the link but I don’t think he makes it anymore 🙁
Yogurt Berry Parfaits
Simple to make, but so refreshing with brunch, and they look so elegant in clear, stemless wine glasses so you can see the layers. These parfaits used:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Granola
- Drizzle of Honey
Spinach Tomato Feta Quiche
Simple, yet impressive. My quiche recipe is a 6 ingredient recipe, and so easy to whip together. It includes:
- Pre-made Pie Crust
- Eggs
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Feta Cheese
- Heavy Cream
Check out the full recipe here
The Deviled Eggs are a family recipe, and I will be getting this soon from Brett to post on the blog. It includes a secret weapon of maple-glazed bacon on top that is to die-for!
The avocado toast is something I put together in the last minute to add some color to the table, it adds a nice crunch and a healthy, flavorful side. It’s mashed avocado with garlic salt on top of sprouted toast, topped with everything bagel seasoning.
Brett also pan fried some potatoes and served them with caramelized onions, which was a great carby side dish to go with everything else. (Brett is actually bringing them to the table in the photo above, I snapped too soon!)
For dessert, I grabbed a few mini desserts from the Publix Deli, but they were a hit and perfect size after this feast. Maybe on the next brunch I will learn how to bake something delicious, but I’ll let you know.
My parents were so thrilled with everything and were super impressed by the elevated brunch at home menu. I was so excited they had a good time. Afterwards, we all crashed on the couch and watched In the Heights. It was so good!
When you think of Brunch at home, what is the one dish that is your go to?
Let me know in the comments below! Thanks for reading!
