BRUNCH: The Definitive Guide
Sixty recipes, ten curated menus, a full cocktail section, sides and extras, and the complete hosting playbook. Covers eggs every way, the sweet table, the savory spread, brunch drinks (alcoholic and not), and ten ready-to-execute menus from The Classic to The Holiday to The Minimal Effort. Everything you need to host brunch without losing your mind. 2025–2026 Edition.
Chapter 1: THE EGGS
1. Eggs Benedict (The Definitive Version) ★
2. Shakshuka
3. Eggs Florentine
4. Eggs Royale
5. Chilaquiles Verdes
6. Huevos Rancheros
7. Spanish Tortilla
8. Smoked Salmon Scramble
9. Egg-in-a-Hole with Gruyère
10. Frittata (Seasonal)
Chapter 2: THE SWEET TABLE
11. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ★
12. Stuffed French Toast
13. Dutch Baby
14. Belgian Waffles
15. Cinnamon Rolls
16. Crêpes Suzette
17. Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
18. Croissant French Toast
19. Scones (3 Variations)
20. Açaí Bowl
Chapter 3: THE SAVORY SPREAD
21. Avocado Toast Bar ★
22. Smoked Salmon Platter
23. Quiche Lorraine
24. Chicken and Waffles
25. Breakfast Sausage Patties (Homemade)
26. Biscuits and Gravy
27. Steak and Eggs
28. Bagel Sandwiches (3 Ways)
29. Hash Brown Casserole
30. Croque Madame
Chapter 4: THE DRINKS
31. Classic Mimosa (And How to Do a Mimosa Bar) ★
32. Bloody Mary
33. Bellini
34. Aperol Spritz
35. Espresso Martini
36. French 75
37. Paloma
38. Michelada
39. Non-Alcoholic Spritz
40. Pour-Over Coffee (Proper)
Chapter 5: SIDES & EXTRAS
41. Crispy Hash Browns
42. Home Fries
43. Fruit Salad (Elevated)
44. Bacon (Perfect Every Time)
45. Roasted Tomatoes
46. Hollandaise Sauce (Foolproof)
47. Quick Pickled Red Onions
48. Compound Butters (3 Versions)
49. Granola
50. Whipped Cream (Real)
Chapter 6: BRUNCH MENUS
51. The Classic (Serves 6-8)
52. The Mediterranean (Serves 6-8)
53. The Southern (Serves 8-10)
54. The Mexican (Serves 6-8)
55. The Sweet Table (Serves 6-8)
56. The Make-Ahead (Serves 8-10)
57. The Healthy One (Serves 6)
58. The Date (Serves 2)
59. The Holiday (Serves 10-12)
60. The Minimal Effort (Serves 4-6)
BRUNCH PREP PLAYBOOK


