Light and Easy Easter Brunch Ideas
Tara Donne, Tara Donne
Easter brunch is the perfect excuse to celebrate your favorite spring foods. Eggs, asparagus, strawberries, peas and ham are all invited to the ultimate spring feast! For a mix-and-match Easter brunch that's light, easy and luscious, just choose a dish from each category. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just a few, here are some dishes that will be perfect for this Sunday.
Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina (pictured above): It doesn’t get more spring-like than this.
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Asparagus Soldiers: A simple choice for a small gathering featuring two must-haves from the Easter menu.
Spinach and Pancetta Strata: Stratas are an easy choice because they combine the egg and bread category. All you need is a salad and fruit-centric dessert to round out the meal.
Morning Glory Muffins (pictured above): If carrots are an ingredient you want to see on your Easter menu, give these light muffins a go.
Savoury French Toast: Who says French toast needs to be sweet? This easy dish is the perfect side to your Easter vegetable dish.
Buckwheat Crepes with Ham, Gruyere and Caramelized Onions: These are a special breakfast staple that need only a simple egg dish as a partner — try poached or scrambled eggs on the side.
Buttermilk Scones: Though this scone recipe is less rich than most, it promises a “melting, tender crumb.”
Shaved Asparagus Salad: This salad gets a lot of flavor and texture from hazelnuts, raw shaved asparagus, chives and orange.
Pea, Feta & Mint Salad: These three ingredients are a phenomenal combination of flavors.
Spring Green Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette: This bright, creamy dressing is the perfect topping for spring lettuce.
Hibiscus Tea Punch (pictured above): A brilliantly hued punch that gets a blast of blood-pressure-lowering antioxidants from hibiscus, as well as vitamin C from the grapefruit juice.
Fresh Strawberry Bellini: Fresh strawberries make this pretty, festive and healthier than a juice-based bellini.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp: This classic spring dessert will hits two favorite ingredients.
Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar: For a dessert that's both elegant and virtuous, try this sweet/tart combo.