<h2>3 Easy Brunch Recipes to Try This Weekend</h2><p>Honestly, is there anything better than brunch on a weekend morning? We don’t think so! It’s the new rage and we’re all about getting the girls over for mimosas and eggs after a bit of a lie-in. If you want to impress your friends with a great brunch, try out some of these easy brunch recipes!</p><h3>The Fluffiest Pancakes</h3><p>Honestly, is it even brunch without pancakes? These can be served sweet with strawberries and cream, or with bacon or cheese for a savory option.</p><ul><li>3/4 cup milk</li><li>2 tablespoons white vinegar</li><li>1 cup all-purpose flour (use almond flour for a healthier kick)</li><li>2 tablespoons white sugar</li><li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>1 egg</li><li>2 tablespoons butter, melted</li></ul><p><strong>Method:</strong></p><ol><li>Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to sour.</li><li>Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.</li><li>Whisk egg and butter into soured milk.</li><li>Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.</li><li>Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.</li><li>Pour 1/4 cup fulls of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface.</li><li>Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side.</li></ol><h3>Baked Eggs</h3><p>A fun take on classic eggs, baked eggs make a meal out of brunch with a spicy tomato sauce and cheese. This makes one serving, so make sure to increase if you’re entertaining or make everyone their own individual portion.</p><ul><li>1/3 cup marinara sauce</li><li>1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes</li><li>Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>1 tablespoon finely shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese</li><li>2 teaspoons olive oil</li><li>2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream</li></ul><p><strong>Method:</strong></p><ol><li>Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).</li><li>Spoon marinara sauce into the bottom of a small baking dish (about 1/4 inch high).</li><li>Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and parsley.</li><li>Make a narrow well in the center of the sauce for the eggs.</li><li>Crack each egg into a ramekin, then pour into the baking dish over the marinara sauce.</li><li>Sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, olive oil, and cream.</li><li>Season with salt and black pepper to taste.</li><li>Bake in the preheated oven until yolks are just set, 10 to 12 minutes.</li><li>Serve with toast.</li></ol><h3>Spinach Ricotta Brunch Bake</h3><p>The best bit? This bake looks impressive, but it’s actually super simple to make thanks to store-bought puff pastry.</p><ul><li>Puff pastry (I always use frozen store-bought puff pastry)</li><li>Eggs</li><li>Ricotta cheese</li><li>Hot sauce</li><li>Fresh spinach</li><li>Bacon</li><li>Cheddar cheese</li><li>Red bell pepper</li></ul><p><strong>Method:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Prepare the oven and baking pan:</strong> Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray your baking pan with cooking spray.</li><li><strong>Prepare the puff pastry:</strong> Carefully unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. Roll one of them out to an 11" square, then roll the other to a 12" square. Use the 12" sheet to line the bottom of your pan.</li><li><strong>Make the filling:</strong> Lightly beat the eggs and reserve 1 tbsp. Mix the rest of the eggs in with the ricotta, hot sauce, and spinach.</li><li><strong>Layer:</strong> Half of the ricotta mixture on the puff pastry in the pan, then half of each: the bacon, cheese, and peppers. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.</li><li><strong>Bake:</strong> Cover everything with the remaining puff pastry sheet and fold the edges in to secure the filling. Brush the pastry with your reserved tbsp of egg and bake for about 1 hour or until the pastry is golden brown.</li><li><strong>Serve:</strong> Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes then run a butter knife around the edges to loosen them. Cut into slices and serve.</li></ol>
