- Brunch is typically a quite heavy meal consisting of a smorgasbord of drinks and dishes.
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Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, typically eaten late in the morning to early afternoon.
It's a popular mealtime in many parts of the world. This meal is consumed between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Brunch is a quite heavy meal consisting of a smorgasbord of drinks and dishes.
Menus usually include a mix of breakfast and lunch foods, such as eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, waffles, toast, fruits, salads, and sandwiches.
Traditional breakfast drinks such as coffee and tea are included in the menu alongside cocktails.
Brunch is often seen as a social meal, where people gather with friends or family to enjoy good food and conversation in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
One can make brunch at home or have it in a restaurant. Here are some famous branches one can have.
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Avocado toast with diced boiled eggs
A slice of bread is toasted, then the avocado is topped and sprinkled with salt and pepper.
A boiled egg is then diced and placed on top of the avocado toast. One can pair this meal with their drink of choice.
French toast
Slices of bread are dipped in a mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, then cooked in a skillet until golden brown.
This meal is served alongside maple syrup and fresh fruit. One can also incorporate fried eggs and sausages.
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Shakshuka
This dish might sound very complex but you can easily prepare it.
Cook onions, peppers, and tomatoes in a skillet, make holes in the onion and tomato paste then proceed to add eggs.
Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are slightly runny. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
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Pancakes
Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, and an egg. When it comes to this meal one can customise it according to their preference, for example, one can add chocolate chips, blueberries, or even sprinkles while stirring the pancake batter. Cook the batter on a hot griddle until golden brown.
Finally, add your maple syrup to the pancake and enjoy.
Whether you are enjoying brunch at home or in a restaurant, you can be assured that your pangs of hunger will be satisfied.