Sunday Brunch Series 8: Top Recipes and Weekend Menu Ideas

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Welcome to “On Sundays We Brunch” — Series Eight. I want this series to feel like a relaxed conversation over brunch where we share favorites: articles, recipes, products, books, inspiration, and anything else that brings joy.

Brunch is my favorite meal because the mood is light, you still have the whole day ahead, and nearly any dish fits the occasion — often paired with champagne. Urban Dictionary even calls it “brunchin’,” defined as midday lunchin’ and acting a fool from mid-morning to lunchtime. It’s hard to think of a description that fits better.

Grab a mimosa, pull up a chair, and let’s chat. If anyone wants to act a fool, I’m totally game.


I’m excited to bring this series back. The last Sunday Brunch post was months ago — September 16 — and I’m honestly a bit embarrassed it took me this long to return. I love the chance to recap the week, share favorite new recipes from bloggers and websites, post cute photos of my dogs, and highlight a quote that resonates.

Funny enough, I actually went to brunch this Sunday — maybe that was the nudge I needed to restart the series.

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Who’s watching the Super Bowl tonight? I enjoy football, but I’m more excited about the food. This week I shared several tasty party-style recipes — read on to catch up if you missed them.


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…FROM THE BLOG LAST WEEK:

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Meyer Lemon Bars with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

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Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Sandwiches

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Three-Cheesy Artichoke Dip

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February 2019 Book Bag

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Sweet Onion Carbonara


RECIPES I’M LOVING:

  • Carrot Cake Cheesecake
  • Creamy Roasted Mushroom and Brie Soup
  • Lemon, Ricotta, Basil and Honey Bruschetta
  • Burrata Pistachio White Pizza
  • Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
  • Double Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes
  • Roasted Winter Greens Salad
  • Korean Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
  • The Most Amazing Roasted Artichokes
  • Hash Brown Cheeseburgers

WHAT’S COMING NEXT WEEK:

Next week I’ll share a fruity tiramisu made with homemade ladyfingers, a perfect black bean burger, a snap-pea vegetable side, and a bright spring salad. I’ll also feature my February cookbook pick — spoiler: it’s all about pasta — and we’ll finish the week with another Sunday brunch post.


A REMINDER FROM OLIVER, BIRDIE AND ME:

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“Tell me,
what is it you plan to do
with your one
wild and precious life?”
– Mary Oliver

*Ollie plans to nap as much as possible and shadow his mom wherever she goes.