Brunch Anyone??

Sundays are for brunch, especially for both of us anyway.  Nothing beats a relaxed brunch with family or friends after a long week. Hearty food, smooth jazz and mimosas (of course). Valentine's Day falls on Sunday this year, so what better way to say 'I Love You' to your family?

YOU'VE ASKED, WE'VE ANSWERED:

Joanne asks: "Every time I make frittatas, they come out like scrambled eggs. What am I doing wrong?"

Our first thought is that your frittata might not be cooked enough. The # ! trick is making a frittata is to bake it, vs. cooking it in a frying pan on the stovetop.  Also, don't forget to coat your baking dish with cooking spray if you want it to come out in nice, cut pieces. The # 2 trick is to have enough whipped (yes, WHIPPED) eggs and a touch of cheese and heavy cream to bind everything together.  

So what do you put inside a frittata? 

Baked Frittata 

Anything goes, really. That's the best part.  Look inside your refrigerator for inspiration. Any leftover meats, vegetables and cheeses will do. One of our favorites, pictured here, includes:

Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Eggs, Shredded Cheddar, Grated Parmesan and seasoning. 

Some other options might be: Potato and Leek, Sausage and Peppers, Ham and Spinach. Be creative and re-purposeful- you just might stumble upon something amazing!

Since we're making brunch, want another tip?

Here's our hack for making spatter-proof bacon: Lay bacon in strips in one inch of water in the bottom of a frying pan. The bacon will cook in the water without splattering grease all over you (in your pretty outfit) and your stove. Depending on how much bacon is in the pan, you may need to add more water, it will evaporate as the bacon cooks. 

Carmelized Bacon

To make carmelized bacon: cook bacon half way then transfer to a foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Bake to desired doneness in 400 degree oven.

So, we're curious- what will you be serving up for this Valentine's Day Brunch? Need any help or inspiration?

Let us know in the comments.