Meal Ideas: Elegant Brunch

By: MEADOW MCKINLEY, Allrecipes Community Member

"Allrecipes posted this one year for Mother's Day but I believe it's a fantastic brunch for any special occasion!"

More About MEADOW MCKINLEY

Favorite things to cook:

I love breakfast dishes and grilling. I am scared to bake but somehow they still turn out! I like to try new recipes each week with a myriad of ingredients.

Family cooking traditions:

My German Grandmother's assortment of cinnamon cookies every Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday season.
Every year I visit my Cajun Grandmother, she makes her famous (my favorite meal) Slow Cooked Roast with gravy (on the stove), rice, southern butter beans, fresh salad, and bread--mmm.
My dad/daughter cooking sessions ... these are the best times I've ever spent with Daddy and also the best Father's Day gift yet.

Cooking triumphs:

When I baked a cake--it looked and tasted great (not lop-sided, or burnt); my first Thanksgiving turkey meal; and the first time I made a quiche for a Mother's Day brunch.

MEADOW MCKINLEY's Cook's Profile

This Allrecipes Community Member since 2003 grew up in a family of foodies--mom was always asking, "Are you hungry? … Let me make you your favorite dish!"

The Menu

Starter:

Strawberry Spinach Salad I: "Wonderful! Don't dress this salad too far in advance because it will wilt. It was so good I had several requests for the recipe."