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We have a weekly breakfast club at work, and have for a long time. As such, we're all tired of bringing/making things like stratas, coffee cake, monkey bread, casseroles, breakfast tacos, fruit trays, etc. I am, in particular, sick to death of these things but don't want to give up our beloved tradition!
I've resorted to making grits and sausage the last few times that it's been my turn (one of us brings a full breakfast every Friday morning, I guess I should say...). But even that is played out.
Any ideas for exciting, innovative breakfast items? Portable is a plus, since most of us have a bit of a walk to get here. Oh, and if anyone says "a box of Shipleys," it's throwdown time. ;)
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15 Comments:
You can make individual eggs benedicts. There are lots of wacky things you can do to jazz them up - use duck eggs, truffle oil, interesting & exotic meats (even foie gras!), bearnaise instead of hollandaise, etc. Just keep the sauce in a separate container, throw it in the microwave when you get to work, and pour it on.
One of my favorite breakfasts is turkish-style eggs with yogurt. Fry some eggs over-easy, and whip up a sauce by mixing plain yogurt with garlic and a smidge of salt. The kicker is butter melted with tangy, fruity Turkish red pepper flakes (Aleppo or Maras) poured over the top. Deliriously good, and would probably be fantastic over hash browns or even Israeli cous cous (with maybe some spinach mixed in?).
Speaking of things Israeli, I love, love, love shakshuka, which is basically eggs cooked in a spicy tomato-pepper sauce. Flavorful, slightly exotic, and yet somehow incredibly comforting. Even better would be to stuff it into some good pita bread and eat it like a sandwich (they don't really sell good pita in this country, so to get the full Israeli pita experience it would actually probably be better to use naan - it's the closest you can come to the white, fluffy, pillowy - dare I say breastlike? - pitas available in Israel.
tacroy80 at 5:18PM on 05/02/08
Personally, I wouldn't mind a sweet chocolate or fruit bread pudding for something more brunchish but for earlier you could try a egg quiche w/vegetables like asparagus, mushrooms, or zucchini
zekks at 5:40PM on 05/02/08
Go to Pillsbury.com /recipes" Carolina style brunch grits "
OMG ...They are soooo GOOD , when i make them, I always have a request for the recipe. It has taco seasoning , Mexi corn, spinach & cheese .
Nina0411 at 5:52PM on 05/02/08
Am I wrong in assuming that you have an oven at work?
Get some individual pot pie tins (one for everyone.) and take the equivalent of 1.5 eggs for everyone - crack em in a big water jug with cream and shake.
Then bring in a bunch of different items, sun dried tomatoes, chopped polish sausage, cheese, veggies, croutions etc.. and let people make their own little crust less quiches. Put items in tin, pour in egg - bake.
bodaciousgirl at 6:22PM on 05/02/08
Here's something I've made and transported to friends' houses for potluck brunches: individual yogurt-fruit-granola parfaits.
Buy some short, wide, (9 oz. is best) clear plastic beverage cups. Then, place the cups inside of a 9 x 13 cake pan (I think once I may have even set each cup inside the cup of a muffin tin, if memory serves). Layer your favorite yogurt, in-season fruit (hello, strawberries!) and granola in the cup. I usually top them with a couple more berries, which makes it look pretty. You can fill them up all the way for a larger portion, or just half-way to keep the serving on the petite side (I often make them on the smaller side). Then just wrap the whole business in plastic or foil - it's ready to roll! When it's time to serve, I just place them on a buffet or on a tray and slide a spoon into each one. I think the spoons look cute sticking out of the cups (it's very inviting!)...but maybe that's just me.
Hope this helps!
Ande at 7:32PM on 05/02/08
Sausage gravy and biscuits...mmmmm.
Shrimp & grits with tasso gravy--I don't know why, but it's a favorite of mine for a crowd.
Corned beef hash--homemade, there's nothing better. Unless, it's homemade corned beef hash topped with a poached egg and hollandaise with a side of sri racha!
My husband likes this thing called A Cajun Mess: its a scramble of eggs, andouille sausage, potatoes, green pepper, onion, some cheese, seasoned with a mix of cayenne, paprika, thyme, and a hint of cumin.
wookie at 8:01PM on 05/02/08
This thread made me think of Eggs in Purgatory, an Italian favorite brunch-y type dish. You REALLY have to love tomato sauce...
You take marinara or puttanesca (or any other semi-smooth tomato sauce) and heat it in a shallow skillet. Once the sauce is hot, you make little indentations in the sauce and crack and egg into each indentation. Cover and simmer on very low heat for about 4 minutes or until the egg white is set and the yolks are still liquid.
Once the eggs are cooked through, carefully work your spoon under the sauce and egg and place the sauce and egg on a piece of toasted baguette.
Of course, this isn't feasible for your brunch unless you have a stove top.
Have you made scratch cinnamon rolls? There's a great recipe for Cinnabons on copykat.com. I've made these and they are incredible. The recipe makes a huge batch. Nothing like a nice warm cinnamon roll with fresh, homemade glaze.
chiff0nade at 10:11AM on 05/03/08
chilaquiles or huevos rancheros or even migas, I love Mexican breakfasts =)
blankplate at 1:14PM on 05/03/08
@blankplate--I LOVE chilaquiles!!!! Do you have a recipe?
wookie at 2:02PM on 05/03/08
@blankplate - i second wookie's request for chilaquiles! haven't had any since leaving southern california, used to be a favorite for sunday brunches.
have to say there are days when nothing beats a good bagel for breakfast. cream cheese, lox, tomato slices, capers...and a toaster of course :)billyburgwife at 9:22PM on 05/03/08
@wookie -- I was going to suggest sausage gravy and biscuits, too. YUMMY
Your suggestions are amazing.
Also, sweet potato biscuits w/ham and cheddar are d-lish.
http://devourthis.typepad.com/devour_this/2008/04/i-love-my-food.html
Scones of all varieties, baked egg/cheese crepes, easy chicken fried steak and eggs, homemade granola and yogurt....
jbeach at 12:12PM on 05/06/08
@wookie & blankplate, check out Homesick Texan for a killer migas/chilaquiles recipe.
Having catered an ungodly number of breakfasts, I have some suggestions on delicious and easy to make and transport foods.
- Mini bagels with cream cheese and a smoked fish plate.
- Huevos rancheros - refried beans, salsa, eggs (pre-scrambled is easiest), and tortillas to wrap it all up.
- Miso soup is a very traditional Japanese breakfast, but for Americans, you might want to supplement it with rice and tamago or steamed eggs.
- Scones! Great if they're fresh from the oven, but baked the night before is good, too.
- A big batch of oatmeal, or another grain like quinoa or millet, with brown sugar, berries, banana, and raisins for each person to stir in.
- Crepes, cooked the night before and re-warmed in the morning. Each person can fill their own with roasted vegetables, gruyere, grilled shrimp or chicken, and a lemony hollandaise or bechamel.
- Egg and biscuit sandwiches. You can make a large oven omelet in a well-greased baking sheet, cut it into squares or rounds, top with cheese and tuck into a fresh biscuit.
- Hash! Use whatever meat you have, and cook it with onions, peppers, and cubed potatoes. Corned beef is traditional, but bacon, ham, sausage, and smoked turkey leg are also great. I recently had a great duck confit hash, which you could duplicate if you're feeling ambitious.
butterface at 12:33PM on 05/06/08
If you have a griddle/large skillet you could have an omelette station-think of any ingredients: meats, veggies, cheese
How about pancakes/waffles: plain, choc chip, blueberry, banana walnut, etc
French Toast-you could even make french toast sandwiches
Bagel Bar-various cream cheeses and bagels
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Breakfast wraps
Breakfast Potatoes as a side maybe-plain or with veggies/cheese
Butrflygirly at 3:41PM on 05/06/08
i love breakfast so i had to come back :) one of my favorite restaurants has a great breakfast dish - a bowl of creamy polenta topped with a perfectly poached egg and spicy chorizo. soo good! also if you're doing oatmeal, yogurt, etc. flaxseed adds some nice crunch.
billyburgwife at 11:32AM on 05/07/08
After they came back from Turkey, my mom started serving Turkish breakfast every now and then: Good greek yogurt and honey, maybe some jam; Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers; sliced cheese (greek cheese if she can find it), olives, bread. Definitely not american, but really delicious in the summer.
sarajane at 5:16PM on 05/08/08