Sharing meals with family and friends is a timeless tradition. Celebrating loved ones, trying new recipes, and even the weekly shared meal occurrences are all good reasons to bring people together. Regardless of the reason for the gathering, it’s the perfect opportunity to feed body and soul with delicious foods and lively conversation. Bring people together and satisfy your palates with these mouthwatering brunch recipes.
Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients:
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Instructions:
1. Brush bread slices with butter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. In a small bowl combine strawberries, mint, and honey. In another bowl, combine ricotta, jam, and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast; top with strawberry mixture.
Recipe by tasteofhome.com.
Coffee-Flavored Belgian Waffles
Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons whole-milk ricotta, room temperature
1¼ cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder, plus more for serving
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
Pure maple syrup and whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions:
1. Whisk flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl to combine. Whisk eggs and ricotta in a large bowl just to incorporate, then add buttermilk and 2 Tbsp. espresso powder; whisk until smooth.
2. Whisk in 5 Tbsp. melted butter, then fold in dry ingredients with a rubber spatula, careful not to overmix (some lumps are okay). Let batter sit uncovered at room temperature 30 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
3. Preheat oven to 200°. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Heat waffle iron and brush with butter. Pour 1 cup batter onto iron and cook until waffle is golden brown and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Transfer to wire rack in oven. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing iron with more butter as needed. (Waffles will be limp at first but will crisp up as they sit.)
4. Serve waffles topped with whipped cream, drizzled with maple syrup, and sprinkled with more espresso powder.
Recipe by bonappetit.com.
