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Spinach Artichoke and Asparagus Strata #BrunchWeek

May 8, 2017 By Aly 17 Comments

This scrumptious Spinach Artichoke and Asparagus Strata is the perfect brunch casserole, perfect for Mother’s Day or weekend brunch. Packed with layers of fresh veggies, cheese and bread in a flavorful egg custard, this breakfast strata will be a hit with your friends and family.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

I am so excited that we are kicking off #BrunchWeek today. It is one of my favorite community blogger events and this is my 4th year getting a chance to play with some of my favorite food bloggers. Who doesn’t love brunch, right? This year’s #BrunchWeek has some new sponsors including Michigan Asparagus. So, to kick it off, I knew I wanted to incorporate some delicious spring asparagus in my recipe. To go with, I wanted to also make sure to add a bit of cheese (my fridge is packed with Cabot cheese for days – I love using it in recipes). I was marinating on ideas for brunch that I haven’t tried here before and I have been obsessed with the flavors of spinach and artichoke lately. I thought – what if we take that combo and add some crisp spring asparagus and sharp cheddar cheese and bake it in a perfect breakfast casserole. A few tinkerings with this recipe and this Spinach Artichoke and Asparagus Strata is ready for the #BrunchWeek brunch table. …

Savory Oatmeal with Bacon, Spinach and Blistered Tomatoes #BaconMonth

August 23, 2016 By Aly 14 Comments

For your next brunch or when you want breakfast for dinner, make this scrumptious Savory Oatmeal with Bacon, Spinach and Blistered Tomatoes

I have a recipe that is perfection for those that love breakfast for dinner – a Savory Oatmeal with Bacon, Spinach and Blistered Tomatoes.

Now – before you give me that side-eye, hear me out. Do you like grits – like cheese grits? What about polenta?

This recipe is a riff on that with a savory oatmeal flavored with thyme and Parmesan cheese and simmered in veggie stock. Easy peasy. I was inspired by some savory oatmeal recipes from Shape Magazine and decided to play. A splash of heavy cream adds a bit of richness and to add even more flavor, I wanted to add some accoutrements like, what else, BACON!…

Cheesy Breakfast Burger #BrunchWeek

May 3, 2016 By Aly 9 Comments

You can have burgers for breakfast with this Cheesy Breakfast Burger. A light as a feather quiche “burger” is nestled among fresh veggies in a pillowy bun for the perfect morning bite.

This post was created in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. Please note that #BrunchWeek sponsors have provided product for recipe development. My opinion and adoration for #BrunchWeek sponsors is all my own.

Welcome to the fourth annual #BrunchWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are so excited to have you join us this year as we celebrate Brunch and prepare for Mother’s Day. 37 Bloggers from around the country will showcase their best brunch dishes, from cocktails to cakes, breakfast breads, tarts, and quiche – there is something for everyone! Our amazing Sponsors have donated some great prizes for the #BrunchWeek giveaway. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and we’d love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

It’s Day 2 of #BrunchWeek and I decided to celebrate not only #BrunchWeek but inspired by a burger I recently made, I decided to go big or go home and make an epic breakfast burger but with an eggy quiche “burger” instead of a beefy burger. I once saw a similar burger in a Hubert Keller cookbook so I decided to play with the idea and, like a lightbulb moment, the Cheesy Breakfast Burger was born….