Welcome to the second annual brunch week hosted by Terri of Love and Confections and Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen! Join us May 5th through 11th while we celebrate the deliciousness of brunch and to prepare for Mother’s Day and summer brunching season. We have 32 bloggers bringing you their best brunch game, from cocktails to eggs benedict to donuts, there is something for everything this week. Our amazing sponsors have donated some great prizes for a gigantic giveaway, please visit them all for more information. What better way to start brunch week than with a cocktail, one that is traditionally enjoyed during brunch. So instead of the usual orange juice why not mix it up with some mango?
Cheers!
Print Recipe
Mango Mimosa
Ingredients:
2 mangoes peeled and diced or canned pureed mangoes
1 bottle (750 ml) chilled Champagne, Prosecco or Sparkling Wine
Directions:
If using fresh mango, in a food processor or blender puree mango. When completely blended push the pulp through a fine mesh sieve discarding any solids. You could also use the canned mango if fresh is not available. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of puree. In a pitcher combine the puree and champagne. Pour Mimosa into champagne glasses and enjoy.
*For a non-alcoholic version replace the Champagne with Sparking Cider.
Beverages:
Frozen Peach Bellini from Love and Confections
Raspberry Tequila Sunrise from The Spiffy Cookie
Mango Mimosa from My Catholic Kitchen
Pineapple Peach Mimosa from Big Bear’s Wife
Rosemary-Orange Mocktail from The Kitchen Prep
Brunch Eggs:
Corn Souffle from Hungry Couple
Polenta Cakes with Crab & Eggs from Foxes Love Lemons
Sausage, Spinach and Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole from Neighborfood
Loaded Veggie Frittata with Sweet Potato and Hatch Chile from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Mexican Omelete with Plantain, Avocado and Mango Hash from Take A Bite Out of Boca
Veggie and Scalloped Potato Frittata from Hip Foodie Mom
Apple and Sweet Potato Egg Muffin Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Frittata Muffins from Jane’s Adventures in Dining
Main Brunch Dishes:
Muscat-Glazed Lamb Lollipops with Roasted Grapes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche from Real Housemoms
Paleo & Chicken Waffles from Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine
Brunch Breads and Sides:
Dutch Baby with Roasted Strawberries from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Strawberry Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Strawberry Lemon Crepes from Food Faith Fitness
Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oatmeal from It’s Yummi!
Banana Bacon Pancakes from Eat Your Heart Out
Raspberry Oatmeal Pancakes from Healthy.Delicious.
Mexican Chocolate French Toast with Spiced Blackberry Syrup from Cooking in Stilettos
Brown Butter Peanut Butter Doughnuts with Mixed Berry Jelly Icing from Sarcastic Cooking
Baked Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts from {i love} My Disorganized Life
Banana Coconut Milk Pancakes from Chocolate Moosey
Pumpernickel Bagels from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
Brunch Fruit and Vegetables:
Honeycrisp and & Carrot Waldorf from The Vintage Cook
Hazelnut Crepes with Rum Peaches from Savvy Eats
Brunch Desserts:
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake from Roxana’s Home Baking
Simple Oatmeal Cookie Jam Bars from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Bob’s Red Mill is giving one lucky winner a variety of flours, baking mixes, grains, a cookbook, Bob’s Red Mill tote bag, whisk, spatula, scale and Bob’s Red Mill gift card.
About Bob’s Red Mill: Trust, honesty and integrity. The three principles their business is built on. Their packaging is a great example of this commitment: clear bags that let you see the high quality of every one of their products. By producing the very best in whole grain foods, they are able to fulfill their commitment to help look after more and more people through better nutrition.
Prize #2:
OXO is giving one lucky winner a prize pack containing the following OXO tools to host a successful brunch, Egg Beater, Flip & Fold Omelet Turner, 3-in-1 Egg Separator, Batter Dispenser, Mini Silicone Flexible Pancake Turner, Batter Bowl, Medium Silicone Spatula, 4 piece Mini Measuring Beaker Set, Muddler, Angled Measuring Jigger.
About OXO: OXO’s mission is dedicated to providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier.
Prize #3:
California Walnuts is giving one lucky winner a 14 cup Cuisinart Food Processor.
About California Walnuts: The California Walnut Board was established in 1948 to represent the walnut growers and handlers of California. The board is funded by mandatory assessment of the handers and the California Walnut Commission, established in 1987 is funded by mandatory assessments of the growers.
Prize#4: Grimmway Farms is giving one lucky winner a 5-speed, 5 attachment Kitchenaid Immersion Blender. Perfect to chop and shred fresh carrots, whip up a smoothie or blend a carrot soup. Some fresh carrots will be included to practice with.
About Grimmway Farms: The story of Grimmway began in 1968, when brothers Rod and Bob Grimm set up a roadside produce stand and planted that would blossom into today’s Grimmway Farms. Grimmway has become one of the largest growers, producers and shippers of fresh and processed carrots in the world. They are the leading supplier of organic produce with 75+ organic product offerings.
Prize #5:
Baloian Farms is giving one lucky winner a Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 13” Wok, plus some fresh veggies to practice with.
About Baloian Farms: Since, 1917, Baloian Farms, a family operated business which includes 4 generations of Baloian leadership, has been growing premium fresh fruit and vegetables. Today, Baloian Farms has become one of the largest growers, producers and shippers of fresh bell peppers on the West coast.
Prize #6:
Woot Froot is giving one lucky winner a Nostalgia Electrics Margarita Maker. Perfect for brunch drinks or slushies during the summer. They will also be sending some freshly sliced, peaches and nectarines to practice with.
About Woot Froot: The story of Woot Froot begins 25 years ago, when owner Kim & Eric Gaarde began their careers in the peach and nectarine business working for farmers. They learned the business and were content, but one day a simple question changed it all. “Why isn’t anybody doing fresh-cut peaches and nectarines?” People told Kim it was impossible and she didn’t accept the answer, so she left her job and started her own R&D company to find out. After many years of research and, trial and error Woot Froot freshly cut peaches and nectarines were created!
Prize #7:
Dixie Crystals | Pure Cane Sugar is giving one lucky winner an assortment of sugar and a branded apron to wear while cooking their brunch week recipes.
About Dixie Crystals: Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. Our pure cane sugar products are all natural, non-GMO and provide consistently delicious results.
Prize #8:
Whole Foods Orlando is giving two lucky winners gifts baskets. The first Morning Mimosa Basket contains: Authentic French Brioche, 365 Everyday Value™ Maple Syrup, 365 Everyday Value™ Organic Cinnamon, a Whisk. Allegro® Breakfast Blend Coffee, a bottle of Prosecco, 365 Everyday Value™ Orange Mango Juice. Whole Foods Market Champagne flutes (2). Micro Plane and a Medium Mixing Bowl. The second Breakfast-in-Bed Basket contains: 365 Everyday Value™ Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 365 Everyday Value™ Pancake Mix, 365 Everyday Value™ Organic Fruit & Nut Granola, a French Press, Allegro® Breakfast Blend Coffee, Friordifrutta™ Wild Lingonberry & Rose Hip Fruit Spread, Allegro® Organic Breakfast Blend Tea, Allegro® Organic Northwest Minty Green Tea, Allegro® Coffee Cup, a Mixing Bowl and a Whisk. Prize #9:
Bonne Maman is giving five lucky winners a jams and jellies prize pack.
About Bonne Maman: Bonne Maman Preserves and Jellies, produced in France, are all-natural, with no artificial coloring, no high fructose corn syrup or no preservatives added. Everything in Bonne Maman Preserves and Jellies could easily be found in your Grandmother’s kitchen cabinet.
Wait! There is still more to giveaway! Join us Thursday, May 8th from 7pm to 8pm EST for our twitter chat where you will have a chance to win 3 additional jam and jelly packs from Bonne Maman, 1 pack of premium Washington apples from Stemilt Growers and this gorgeous mandolin from Vidalia Onions.
Peace be with you, Veronica