It's all about variety when planning a holiday brunch menu. Try sweet, savoury and spicy recipes - after all, brunch is the best possible combination of breakfast and lunch. This Easter, gather up family and friends, pour a few drinks and sit down to a medley of flavours. Our baked three-cheese tomato strata is the main event, but to sweeten things up we're capping off the menu with rich, caramelized sticky buns. Happy Easter!
Drink
Classic spicy caesar
A brunch classic. Make sure you have plenty of garnishes, spices, and Clamato juice - guests will be looking for refills of this delicious cocktail. (Prefer bubbly? Try our Clementine sparkle.)
Appetizers
Smoked salmon bites
Set out some snacks to whet their appetites - or calm their hunger while you pulls together any last minute brunch preparations.
Caramelized-onion tart with asparagus Asparagus, light cheese and caramelized onions make this tart a richly flavoured bite-sized snack.
Side
Sweet onion, orange and almond salad
Add a little extra green to your plate and serve this light citrus salad alongside the Baked 3-cheese tomato strata, they complement each other beautifully.
Dessert
Caramel-pecan sticky buns
Brunch wouldn't be the same without a sweet and decadent treat to savour. This easy recipe is overflowing with brown sugar and pecans, it may just be a new family favourite!
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