Easter is fast approaching and spring has finally sprung! Well in some places, it doesn't quite feel like spring, but it will get there! I am sharing a spring time brunch with you today that is easy to prepare and a great way to celebrate the spring season and Easter holiday at the same time.
Invite a few friends for a casual and simple brunch and leave all the prep work to me, because I am sharing a few easy ideas to entertain friends on a budget and with time saving tips and tricks too!
Whether you are inviting your guests last minute, or way in advance, these ideas will help you throw a great little party. I've kept it simple with only a few simple menu items and one signature drink. This way you have more time to spend enjoying the party and your guests, and also keeps you out of the kitchen.
The menu is simple, with mini quiches (store-bought), heart shaped waffles with fixings, mini croissants, and crispy prosciutto. It's always nice to serve a meat along side an egg dish, but why not step it up a notch and ditch the bacon or sausage, and serve crispy prosciutto. Bake it at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes until crispy and done! So good too!
Heart shaped waffles are a cute and unexpected touch, and the only prep work it takes to make these, is bringing out your cookie cutters and opening up a package of store bought buttermilk waffles!
Serve some warm maple syrup, butter, jam and strawberries on the side so your guests can have their waffles any way they like it.
Another sweet treat to add to your table is a some dark chocolate and mini meringues, just because a little chocolate never hurt anyone, right?
If space allows, set up the drink station on another area, such as a coffee table or like I did here, a dresser that I use as extra storage.
Have some mugs for coffee or tea, as well as, cream and sugar. Include juice glasses for water, juice of course, or even a mocktail. You can always have a little champagne to add to your juice, because after all, it is a party! Here is an easy non alcoholic recipe for you to try:
-pour some orange juice (about 1/2 cup) into an ice cube tray; freeze
-in a glass add 8 ounces of sparkling water and two of the frozen juice cubes
-add a splash of grenadine, a splash of vanilla simple syrup and a sprig of rosemary
**to make vanilla syrup, mix equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan; add a sliced vanilla bean and heat it up until sugar is all dissolved. Make sure to cool syrup before adding to the drink**
For the table decor, I went really simple. I found some really pretty wrapping paper at the dollar store and decided to use it as a table runner. It really dressed up the table and after the party, all you have to do is wrap it up and throw it in the recycling bin; easy clean up!
I also added a few terracotta planters in the centre of the table; set out the plates, cutlery and napkins on one end of the table, and that was it! No heavy prep work and no stress!
An easy and delicious spring brunch for you and your friends, and all prepared in only a couple of hours from start to finish! I'd say that is a reason to celebrate!
Until next time!
~A
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
-terracotta pots and green jade cake stand: www.michaels.com
-milk glass creamer, sugar bowl and dishes; ivory cutlery, butter knife: www.valuevillage.com
-mug rack: www.worldmarket.com
-Happy Easter tray and dish: www.homesense.ca
-glass cocktail mixing pitcher and copper spoon: www.chaptersindigo.ca
