When my girlfriend called to tell me some of her family was coming to visit, I couldn't wait to host a meal for them at my home! As the schedule solidified, breakfast emerged as the front runner, so I started menu planning.
Now, the catch was, between the food allergies, preferences, and lifestyles amongst the seven guests, here's what I knew going in:
- 4 cannot eat eggs
- 1 is vegetarian
- 1 is dairy-free
- 1 is gluten-free
How did I come up with a menu?
I decided to serve everything buffet style to keep it simple & relaxed, giving everyone the freedom to pick and choose.
Second, I stuck with my rule of only cooking two menu items from scratch and preparing/assembling the rest.
Third, I came to the conclusion that not everything served had to be a viable option for every single person.
Third, I came to the conclusion that not everything served had to be a viable option for every single person.
Here's what I came up with:
Cranberry & Almond Granola Bars (recipe below)
Easy Sticky Buns (recipe below)
Easy Sticky Buns (recipe below)
Assorted Fresh Bagels
with choice of Vegetable Cream Cheese, Butter & Preserves or Peanut Butter
with choice of Vegetable Cream Cheese, Butter & Preserves or Peanut Butter
Hard Boiled Eggs
Fresh Strawberries
Mimosas
Sparkling Water
Coffee/Tea
Complete with New York-themed favors for our out-of-town guests, it was a simply fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning with friends!
Who's next?!
xx JN
Complete with New York-themed favors for our out-of-town guests, it was a simply fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning with friends!
Who's next?!
xx JN