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Brunch Recipes

Sweet and Savory Food for Brunch

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There are many things to love about brunch. Its long, leisurely pace. The happy co-mingling of sweet and savory dishes. A general acceptance of alcoholic beverages being served before noon. When you can bring cheese into the mix, brunch gets even better.

Ricotta Blueberry Coffee Cake

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Ricotta gives this streusel-topped coffee cake a moist, dense texture.

Ricotta Pancakes

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Ricotta pancakes have a fluffy airy texture that can't be beat

Strawberry Ricotta Polenta Tart

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This rustic tart is perfect for brunch - not too sweet and studded with fruit. The tart is similar to cornbread but sweeter and denser with a more cake-like texture.

Poached Eggs Garnished with Parmesan Crisps

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Who needs toast when you have crispy, salty Parmesan crisps? These crunchy treats are the perfect garnish for runny poached eggs.

Tarragon-Thyme Glazed Ham Sandwiches

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Baked hams are most often served for holiday dinners, but my favorite thing to do is to put the ham in a sandwich with some Cheddar cheese. This glaze is less sweet than some and gains unique flavor from the minced herbs. Serve ham sandwiches in any roll you like, but take note of the next recipe for Easy Cheesy Cheddar Rolls. . . .

Easy Cheese Cheddar Rolls

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Serve these rolls with sliced meat for sandwiches or all by themselves. The rolls are especially good when served warm.

Pecorino Cheese & Brussels Sprouts Galette

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Your guests will be so distracted by the buttery flaky crust and melted Pecorino Romano cheese that they won't even realize healthy brussels sprouts are tucked into this delicious savory Galette.

Fruit Salad With Balsamic Dressing

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Use the fruits listed in this recipe as a guide, then go wild with whatever else is in season. The slightly sweet, slightly tart dressing goes with any fruit you care to pair it with. It turns a fruit salad into a whole new dish.

Savory Comte and Spinach Dutch Baby

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A Dutch baby is somewhere between a souffle and a pancake. They are often served sweet, with sugar and syrup, but this savory version will win you over.

Grilled Cheese and Egg Sandwich With Ham

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The ham in this sandwich is optional; it tastes just as good without it. Gruyere is a flavorful cheese to melt in a sandwich, but you can easily change the recipe by using your favorite cheese

Scrambled Eggs with Queso Fresco Cheese

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A simple twist on scrambled eggs...instead of cheddar, try using queso fresco. It adds a mild, salty flavor and creamy texture to the eggs and although the cheese softens it doesn't become stringy. 

Crustless Quiche

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Skip the crust and serve quiche that is easier to make and lighter to eat.  Asparagus, prosciutto and any type of hard cheese you like flavor this light-as-air quiche

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