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Begin
by knowing the number of people you are feeding, so you
will know how many to buy for. This will also ensure you
have enough seating for the brunch participants.
Next,
make a list of the food and drinks to be served. Keep in
mind that since you are not a cook, food preparation should
be simple and easy.
Make
sure that both hot and cold drinks are offered. Most commonly
served are coffee, tea and fruit juices. You may also include
lemonade or iced tea during warmer months and hot cocoa
or cappuccino at colder times.Another
popular brunch beverage is a mimosa, a mixture of orange
juice and champagne.
The
hot and cold theme should also be used with the food you
serve. Cold items to be served can include cereal, yogurt
and various fruits. Cold cuts are also frequently put out
on a brunch table. Pastries like danish and muffins can
also be offered.
The
breads used at a brunch are important, and usually complete
the meal. These include, but are not limited to, bagels,
croissants, toast, and rolls. These can be eaten as they
are, warmed, toasted or grilled. Butter, jellies, cream
cheese and lox can be offered with breads.
The
hot items recommended for non-cooks to make at a Sunday
brunch include hot cereal such as oatmeal or grits, frozen
waffles, pancakes and French toast. These can be ready in
minutes using the microwave or toaster. For something more
appealing, add fresh fruit as a garnish to any of the above.
Keep
in mind that anyone can prepare a palate-pleasing Sunday
brunch, even those of us who are not skilled cooks. Just
remember to keep it simple, not fancy. Sometimes just following
the instructions on the box can create a real masterpiece.
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