Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

About Our Brunch Recipes

So how did this American institution start? What is brunch, and where did it come from? While there’s no simple answer to these questions, there are several hypotheses among historians. While the exact origins of the meal remain a little murky it’s been narrowed down to two possibilities: hunting and church-going. Some say the practice of brunch started with the large and lavish meals hunters would have before going out. The menus contained many of the same dishes we enjoy at brunch today, like eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and sweets. Others posit that the meal came out of the Catholic tradition of fasting prior to mass only to indulge in a large, post-church feast once home. Whichever it was, author Guy Beringer probably said it best when he first coined the term ‘brunch’ in 1895: ″Brunch is cheerful, sociable, and inciting. ⁣It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.″⁣

With pages of dishes to try, no matter which one you choose to make, we’re certain you’ll be pleased with the result. All our posted recipes are chef tested and approved. Carefully and thoroughly written to make your cooking straightforward, we guarantee success with any of our tasty options. Hearty traybakes like our Brie and tomato tart make prepping for a crowd of guests easy. Chocolate and walnut biscotti are a great addition to any table. Classics like quiche lorraine and hot cross buns are always reliable options, or if you’re feeling adventurous, we have plenty of creative alternatives like crab and gruyere melt aways or chocolate chip cannoli pancakes. With cocktails and brunch recipes aplenty, you’ll be pleased with any of the dishes you choose.