Brunch is the meal combo between breakfast and lunch people normally eat on a late morning or early afternoon. It originated in England in the late 19th century, and gain popularity in the USA in the 30's - says Wikipedia.
Even though it might sound like a "rich people thing", trust us, it's not. Just think about it, you probably had it every weekend, but you just didn't know.
You don't need complicated or expensive ingredients to enjoy a yummy brunch. And the fun part is that because it's between breakfast and lunch, you can eat basically anything from omelets to salads and sandwiches.
So, why is it so important to you?
Because it's still your first meal of the day, and you should not skip it, if you want to function properly throughout the day and let's face it, it's fun! And we need a little bit of fun now and then, don't you think?
Now let's get the inspiration for your brunch for this weekend!
10 Absolutely Yummy Brunch Recipes You Need to Try Now
1. Make Ahead Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits, from Dashing Dish
Starting the brunch with something light, fresh and absolutely delicious. These yogurt parfaits not only look amazing, they taste like heaven in a cup. Oh, and you don't need to know much to make them, so that's perfect.
You just need some oats, honey, egg whites, some strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt, a dash of cinnamon and sweetener of your choice.
Source: Dashing Dish
2. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs, from Eat Well 101
Basic ingredients for these wonderful things include puff pastry, ham, cheese, and spinach. You can't go wrong with these, trust us. Even the pickiest eater will be surprised by how good these are.
And again, all you need are basic skills in the kitchen.
Source: Eat Well 101
3. BLUEBERRY LEMON COCONUT BAKED OATMEAL, from Life Made Sweeter
This one looks so good I can smell it from just seeing the picture. It's one of those healthy, easy to make, and filling recipes. It's a must try, especially if you're like me and love coconut, blueberries, and oats.
Yum, yum, yum!
Source: Life Made Sweeter
4. TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION, from Little Broken
One of the best appetizers ever created. A delicious classic that requires very little of your precious time, a fresh start of the day. It's literally just fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaf, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Delicious!
Source: Little Broken
5. BISCUIT BLT SANDWICH RECIPE, from Add a Pinch
Everybody likes sandwiches, am I right? What can go wrong when you put together bacon, lettuce, and tomato, with a bit of mayo, in a bun? I know my guy likes this a lot!
Source: Add a Pinch
6. FRITTAFFLE, from Real Food by Dad
These delicious looking weirdos are a mix between the classics frittata and waffle. Just make your frittata as you like, let it cool, and stick it in the waffle iron for a bit.
This is a must try for every frittata lover that wants to spark things up!
Source: Real Food by Dad
7. HASHBROWNS, SPINACH AND TOMATO PIE, from Diethood
The first thing that came to mind was: Look how pretty it is! But then I tried it, and the taste, oh yummy!! It's so easy to make and it's only a few ingredients. But the taste.. oh, the taste!
Source: Diethood
8. Extra Fluffy Almond Blueberry Pancakes, from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Fluffy pancakes with a plus, just how we like them! The blueberries give them such an interesting taste, I can't even describe how good they really are. Not to mention that it only takes like 15 minutes to make.
Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron
9. World's Best Breakfast Recipe - Shakshuka AKA Tomato Eggs, from Primal Gourmet
I've been obsessed with this recipe for months now, and finally decided to give it a try last week. Why it took me so long, I don't know. All I know is that is simple, delicious, and healthy. Perfect!
Source: Primal Gourmet
10. MIMOSA PITCHER COCKTAIL, by Diethood
And last but not least, the mimosa! Because what's a fancy brunch without a mimosa, right? It's the weekend, relax a bit! the perfect way to put a smile on your face today. And it's like 3 ingredients... so there's no excuse for you not to make it!
Source: Diethood
We hope you enjoyed our 10 absolutely yummy brunch recipes you need to try right now, and actually try them! You won't be disappointed.
Our question for you is: What do you eat for brunch?