10 Brunch Recipes to Feed a Crowd — Recipes from The Kitchn

Don’t tell, but we here at The Kitchn love a good holiday brunch almost as much as we love the glitzy cocktail parties this time of year. Maybe more. I mean, when else do you get to pile your plate with not only a scoop of cheesy ham casserole and sliver of quiche but also a slice of buttery holiday cake and a mini sticky bun or two? It’s the best.

In the event that you find yourself invited to or hosting just such a brunch in the coming weeks, we won’t leave you stranded. From the aforementioned ham casserole to an eggnog pudding you can have for breakfast, here are ten of our favorite brunch recipes to feed a crowd.

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A Cozy Holiday Potluck with Friends: How to Plan a Great Potluck Dinner — Gatherings from The Kitchn

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Maybe it’s because I’m a Midwestern girl at heart, but I love a good holiday potluck. It feels so much more festive and cozy to me than an elaborate dinner party this time of year. Also, much easier to plan and carry out! With everyone bringing their own special dish to the table, the meal comes together without stress and feels relaxed in a way that encourages a second bottle of wine.

This year my friend Tracy and I invited our friends to her house for what will hopefully become an annual potluck affair. We decked her dining table with evergreens, frosted gingerbread cookies to eat by the fire, and waited impatiently for our friends to show up with dishes in hand. This week, I’ll be talking all about our potluck party and how you can throw one of your own. First up: the party plan!

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The Surrender — Weekend Meditation

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The other morning I had a huge pile of pistachios to shell and just the thought of it was kicking my ass. Although it was only 7:30am, I was already hyped up and very behind schedule on a busy, multi-deadline driven day. There was so much to get done, so many half-started tasks that needed my immediate attention. I was juggling cookie tins and sharp knives and camera lenses. The stove was huffing and steaming with sautéing onions and simmering lentils. The pile of unshelled nuts and the impossibility of shelling them was the last straw. Danger sign: The sun is barely up and you’ve already reached your last straw.

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