This site has limited support for your browser. We recommend switching to Edge, Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

VERGE Online Bookstore - BOGO Save 25% Off - Shop the Collection

VERGE Online Bookstore - BOGO Save 25% Off - Shop the Collection

VERGE Online Bookstore - BOGO Save 25% Off - Shop the Collection

VERGE Online Bookstore - BOGO Save 25% Off - Shop the Collection

VERGE Online Bookstore - BOGO Save 25% Off - Shop the Collection


A Simple Way to Host Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch Recipes and Hosting Tips_Herbed Spanish Omelet

Gathering with friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and lighter alternative to the typical dinner party.

When charged with hosting a mid-day gathering, less is more. But a little pre-planning can still go a long way toward ensuring your brunch get-together is as simple as it is scrumptious.

Get creative with decor. When prepping your tablescape, think outside the box. Opt for unexpected serving dishes such as tartlet tins and vases, and transfer syrups and jams from their everyday containers to glass bowls or creamers. Fresh flowers and produce can add natural pops of color to the table and a bowl of fruit can make for an eye-catching centerpiece.

Plan a variety of dishes. Make sure you have a mix of both sweet and savory dishes on the menu that can please a wide variety of palates. Earmarking some recipes that can be made ahead, like pastries and casseroles, can be a simple way to avoid waking up extra early to prepare. Save the morning of your event for dishes that are best served fresh, like Herbed Spanish Omelet, which features potatoes; fresh, spring herbs; and red onions, and packs protein, B-vitamins and cancer-protective phytochemicals. 

Serve it buffet-style. Setting your spread out on the counter and allowing guests to help themselves not only makes it easier for the host to mingle, but it allows guests to customize their meals as they wish and gives the gathering a more casual vibe. Try themed stations, such as a coffee or mimosa bar, parfait bar or bread bar, in addition to more traditional dishes to let guests take the customization to the next level.

For more brunch ideas and recipes, visit: Culinary.net

 

Herbed Spanish Omelet_Sunday Brunch Recipes

Herbed Spanish Omelet

*Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research - Photo courtesy of Tatiana Volgutova / Getty Images

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced or shredded
  • water
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2  cup diced red onion
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • large whole eggs, lightly beaten
  • egg whites, lightly beaten
  • tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • salt, to taste (optional)
  • fresh herb sprigs, for garnish (optional)

 

Place potatoes in large pan. Cover with water. Bring to boil and cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain well.

In deep, 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and cook 5 minutes.

Combine whole eggs and egg whites. Stir in parsley, basil and chives. Season with salt, to taste, if desired. Pour mixture over potatoes in hot skillet. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, about 10 minutes, or until bottom of omelet is golden.

If desired, brown top under toaster oven. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs, if desired.

Nutritional information per serving: 260 calories; 12 g total fat (2 g saturated fat); 28 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 2 g dietary fiber; 106 mg sodium.

 

____________________________

 

Quiche is a brunch staple, and no variation of this classic is complete without cheese - in this case, a rich, creamy layering of Jarlsberg’s unmistakable flavor does the trick.

 

Spinach and Sundried Tomato Quiche_Sunday Brunch Recipes

Spinach and Sundried Tomato Quiche

*Recipe courtesy of Jarlsberg Cheese

Servings: 6

Pie Dough
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 2 tablespoons water 
Filling: 
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 red onion, cut into rings
  • butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olives
  • 1 cup shredded Jarlsberg Cheese 

To make pie dough: Heat oven to 400 F.

Mix butter and flour in food processor or by hand until mixture has granular consistency. Add water and knead into dough. Let chill 30 minutes. Roll dough and fit into 10-inch pie pan. With fork, make holes in dough and bake 15 minutes. 

To make filling: Heat oven to 350 F.

In frying pan, fry onion and spinach with butter then scoop mixture into quiche base. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper, and pour over spinach and onion. Top with olives, sundried tomatoes and cheese.

Bake 35-40 minutes.

____________________________



Spicy Tater Tot Breakfast Muffins_Sunday Brunch Recipes

Spicy Tater Tot Breakfast Muffins

*Recipe courtesy of Chef George Duran

Servings: 12

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 36  frozen tater tots
  • cups grated Jarlsberg Cheese, divided
  • large eggs
  • jalapeno peppers, seeds and veins removed and finely chopped
  • 1/2  red pepper, finely chopped
  • tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt
  • 1/8  teaspoon ground pepper
  • finely chopped parsley, for garnish


Heat oven to 425 F. Spray 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.

Place three tater tots into each muffin cup and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and use small spoon or fork to gently press down on tater tots to form base and sides of each muffin.

Sprinkle 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese equally over tater tots and bake 10 minutes.

Beat eggs in large bowl and add jalapeno, red pepper, heavy cream, salt and pepper.

Remove tater tots from oven and pour egg mixture into cups. Top evenly with remaining grated cheese and bake 10 minutes.

Remove each muffin and allow to cool 5 minutes on cooling rack before garnishing with parsley and serving.

Tip: For a non-spicy alternative, replace jalapeno with same amount of green bell peppers.

 

Read more food and drink recipes in the latest issues of VERGE Lifestyle & Urban Culture magazine. Click here to shop the issues now and become inspired!
VERGE Lifestyle Online Bookstore_Nonfiction Books for Personal Growth_Inspirational Books for Wellness and Well-being

VERGE ONLINE BOOKSTORE

Books for Personal Growth

BOGO Save 25% Off - Now thru May 31st


Lifestyle & Well-Being

Take Your Workout Outdoors for a Fresh Boost

Recharge your fitness routine with these practical tips.

Micro-Gardening as a Radical Act of Slowing Down

May flowers aren’t just for your yard. They’re a quiet act of self-love.

9 Healthy Ways to Embrace Your Naturally Curly Hair

Hair Care Tips for Naturally Curly Hair

Nine healthy ways to embrace your natural locks.

VERGE Lifestyle Bookstore

Holistic. Authentic. Empowering.

You May Also Like...

How Metaphor Therapy May Help Break Social Media Addiction_Personal Growth_VERGE Lifestyle Magazine

Is Social Media Your Lifeline?

How metaphor therapy may help break social media addiction.

Post-Workout Seafood Recipes

Feed your fitness with the best foods to support an athletic lifestyle.

An Excerpt From The Beauty in Breaking: A Memoir

Michele Harper shares her journey of love, loss, and self-healing in this best-selling memoir.


VERGE Lifestyle Magazine Digital Subscriptions Monthly Memberships. Join now for access to exclusive content.

VERGE Digital

It's never too late to read the back issues.