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See Episode GuideLuck of the Irish
Bobby Flay's recent trip to the Emerald Isle was clearly on his mind when he came up with his succulent and savory Irish-style brunch menu. He creates a bountiful family-style platter filled with some of Ireland's favorites such as Fried Eggs, Double Smoked Bacon, Crispy Sausage, Toasted Brown Irish Soda Bread, Cheesy Hash Browns, Roasted Veggies and a frothy Tea Latte to get your day started right.
Off to the Races
Inspired by his love of horse racing, Bobby Flay's brunch menu will get you ready to head off to the races in Kentucky Derby style with Country Ham and Fried Eggs served on homemade Angel Biscuits, a Southern staple. He flips Silver Dollar Buttermilk-Pecan Pancakes and serves them with a Bourbon Molasses Butter that would make any Derby goer melt! And for a photo finish, a Southern favorite, Blackberry Iced Tea mixed with some authentic Kentucky Bourbon.
Siesta Fiesta
When it comes to Spanish cuisine, Bobby's a true aficionado. He starts off his brunch menu like most Spaniards do -- a Cafe Con Leche with Spiced Sugar Churros and Chocolate Dipping Sauce. The main event features a flavorful Piperrada along with Patatas Bravas with a Roasted Tomato Aioli. And to get this fiesta rockin' he finishes with a refreshing Sangria Sunrise.
Tuscan Brunch
Bobby Flay creates a menu inspired by one of his favorite places -- Tuscany. Scrambled Eggs With Romano Cheese and Black Pepper start the meal, followed by a Grilled Tuscan Bruschetta topped with fresh Tomatoes and Basil. Bobby moves on to make Orange Ricotta Pancakes with a Caramelized Fig Compote and Pistachios, and a side of tasty Italian Home Fries. To finish things of, Bobby turns his gelato into a triple threat cocktail with Raspberry Sorbetto, and fresh Peach and Vanilla Gelato, topped off with sparkling Prosecco.
South of the Border
We head south of the border for Bobby's Mexican themed brunch with his version of Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo and a spicy Tomato-Red Chile Sauce. He serves his Ranch Style Eggs over Fresh Corn Tortillas with Spicy Home Fries on the side. And to wash it all down he makes a Bloody Mary-Margarita inspired cocktail he aptly calls, a Sangrita!
Deli-icious Brunch
Bobby Flay whips up a brunch inspired by some of the best New York delis. He puts together a platter of classic favorites with his own flavorful spin on things like: Tequila Cured Salmon; a Homemade White Fish Salad; Herbed Goat Cheese along with Roasted Jalapeno-Cilantro Cream Cheese to accompany fresh toasted bagels. Bobby also makes some killer Potato Pancakes with Chunky Granny Smith Apple Sauce and Cinnamon Creme Fraiche. And as if that wasn't enough, he makes a fresh Smoothie with Carrot Juice and Mangoes.
Brunch on the Go
Bobby Flay creates a quick and delicious Brunch-on-the-Go menu that will have you cooking with ease. His Rolled Omelet Burritos are tasty and fun, as are his addictive Cheddar and Bacon Waffle Sandwiches. His Yogurt-Fruit Muffins with a Bran Crumb Topping are sure to inspire. And save room for a creamy, healthy smoothie as you're darting out the door, because his Blueberry-Pomegranate Yogurt-Honey Smoothie is out of this world!
Bay City Brunch
Bobby Flay takes a hint from the city by the bay in this San Francisco-inspired brunch that includes Apricot-Yogurt Parfait With California Granola and an Orange Scented Bombolini With Pastry Cream and Chocolate Dipping Sauce. Plus, Bobby reveals what goes into the unbelievable omelet known as the Hang Town Fry. You won't want to miss this San Francisco treat of a brunch!
Slumber Party
When Bobby Flay's daughter Sophie has a sleepover, dad's in the kitchen cooking up brunch for everyone! This fun and tasty menu starts with an Apple Pie Oatmeal with Bruleed Crust. Next up for Sophie and friends is Ham, Egg and Cheese toasted to perfection on English Muffins. Bobby's Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Waffles will have you wondering if you're eating Waffles or French Toast, but either way, they're delicious! And as a special treat, Strawberry Pina Coladas -- they may not have alcohol, but they've got plenty of tasty, fruity flavor!
Chocolate Lovers Delight
Bobby Flay puts together a decadent brunch based entirely around chocolate! Poached Eggs in a mouthwatering Mole along with Creamy Green Rice might become your new brunch staple. Bobby follows that up with Chocolate Crepes filled with a Chocolate Whipped Ricotta-Almond Filling and Warm Cherries. And if you still haven't had your fix, he blends up a Frothy Hot White Chocolate to round out the meal.
Southern Comfort Brunch
Bobby Flay derives inspiration from the sweet and savory ingredients of Southern-style cuisine. He cooks up a Sauteed Collard Green Omelet that will have you begging for seconds, along with Mustard Glazed Ham and Pimento Cheese Biscuits that are simply sinful. Then he adds a hearty dose of decadence with his Sour Cream Waffles with Fresh Peaches in a Toasted Pecan Praline Sauce. And to drink, Bobby's B and Tea includes sweet tea with citrus, mint and Bourbon over ice.
Vermont Bed & Breakfast Style
Bobby Flay loves to recreate his favorite vacation meals and this menu is no exception. For his Vermont Bed and Breakfast menu he's making Black Pepper Popovers Filled With Vermont Cheddar and Herb Scrambled Eggs and Maple-Mustard Glazed Canadian Bacon. And as if that's not enough to get you out of bed, he's also making Baked Apples with Oatmeal and Yogurt and mixing up an Old Vermont Cocktail.
Buon Appetito
Bobby Flay creates an amazing brunch menu inspired by the flavors and food of the Italian countryside. He starts off with a Peach and Arugula Salad, followed with a Frittata and tops it off with Vanilla Gelato.
Brunch Americain
Chef Bobby Flay gives makeovers to some of his favorite All-American dishes. First up, it's dessert for brunch with Bobby's Carrot Cake Pancakes with a Maple-Cream Cheese Drizzle and Toasted Pecans, followed by a Harlem classic -- Wild Rice Waffles and Fried Chicken with a Pink Peppercorn and Honey Sauce. He tops off this American-inspired brunch with a Strawberry Shortcake Shake topped with a Homemade Biscuit Crumble.
Beach-y Keen Brunch
Bobby Flay takes a "stay-cation" to the tropics with this Island-inspired brunch. He uses the brightest and boldest flavors in his Jerk Pork Belly and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs, Coconut Waffles with Chocolate Maple Syrup and Bananas and a Tropical Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup. And to make it really feel like a tropical vacation, he'll shake up some Grapefruit Mojitos.
Mexican Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay has one of his favorite destinations in mind while preparing this colorful and appetizing Mexican brunch. He's whipping up a tall stack of Mexican Corn Pancakes, crispy Breakfast Potatoes With Red Chile-Lime Hollandaise, a refreshing Fruit and Vegetable Salad With Chile and Lime and of course, a Watermelon Margarita Mimosa to drink. There's nothing like waking up to Mexico ... on a plate!
Cuisine du Jour
Bobby whisks us away to the South of France with today's delicious brunch menu. All good French food is accompanied by a Baguette and Bobby toasts his with Goat Cheese topped with Poached Eggs and a Black Pepper Vinaigrette. For a little something sweet he whips up a Pain Perdu with Fresh Peaches and Vanilla Butter and to finish, a White Wine and Lillet Cocktail.
Brunch for a Bunch
When company calls, chef Bobby Flay is always prepared with this crowd-pleasing brunch menu which includes: a Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Cheese Strata with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes; Mini German Pancakes With Apple-Calvados Caramel Sauce and Maple-Dijon-Black Pepper Glazed Bacon. And no brunch party is complete without Bobby's Bloody Mary Bar, featuring flavors, mixers and fillings that will put your bartending skills -- and your taste buds -- to the test.
Flavors of New England
Bobby Flay's brunch takes a culinary trip to New England and features some of the region's best local ingredients. On the menu today is a refreshing SmoothTEA, delicious Pumpkin-Cranberry Scones and Johnnycakes each served with Whipped Maple Butter. Plus, Bobby re-invents a classic Eggs Benedict with his New England-style version: Crab Cake Benedict With Old Bay Hollandaise.
Farmer's Market Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay takes his favorite green market finds to make a fresh, healthy and delicious weekend brunch. His menu features a savory Tomato Strata, crispy Zucchini Pancakes With Apricot Butter, Seared Salmon with a crunchy Brussels Sprouts-Apple Salad and a fruity and refreshing Ginger Peach Iced Tea. From the farm to your plate in one tasty brunch!
The Big Easy
Inspired by what he calls one of the greatest food cities in America, Bobby Flay creates a brunch menu that would make New Orleans proud. To start, he'll mix up a Spiked Iced Chicory Coffee that will make your taste buds think you're sipping it on Bourbon Street. And no trip to the Big Easy is complete without a few Beignets. Bobby pairs this perfect brunch snack with a Homemade Blackberry Jam. Then Bobby gives a NOLA twist to a classic Eggs Benedict, with his Poached Eggs, Tasso Ham and Griddled Tomato with Cajun Hollandaise on English Muffins.
SOBE Style
Bobby Flay is craving a taste of South Beach with this brunch menu. He's making a Spanish Tortilla With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers and Garrotxa Cheese and serving Yucca Hash Browns With Bacon, Onion and Lime-Cilantro Mojo on the side. And it wouldn't be a South Beach brunch without a drink, so today Bobby's mixing up a Mojito Champagne Cocktail.
Best of the Pacific Northwest
Bobby Flay shows a little love for an often overlooked culinary destination -- the Pacific Northwest! On today's brunch menu: Smoked Salmon and Scallion Scramble With Whole Grain Toast and Homemade Goat Cheese Butter, Wild Mushroom-Yukon Gold Hash, irresistible Blackberry-Hazelnut Sticky Buns and a Coconut Chai Tea Latte.
French-American Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay adds a hint of American influence to French Bistro style dishes for this enticing brunch. His French-American mash up menu features Almond Croissant French Toast, Tarte Flambe With Herbed Creme Fraiche, Double Smoked Bacon and Goat Cheese, Yogurt Creme Brulee With Fresh Fruit and Granola and a Grapefruit Vesper to drink.
Bite Size Brunch
Bobby's small-plates-inspired menu will make sure his each of his guests gets a taste of something delicious! Bobby starts with Crispy Bacon and Hash Brown Quesadillas with Fried Quail Eggs. Then Bobby cooks up some Johnny Cakes with Horseradish Creme Fraiche and Smoked Trout in perfect bite-sized portions hot out of the oven. And Bobby's crispy Buttermilk Belgian Waffles topped with Sauteed Cider Apples will make you wish you had a bigger plate! The perfect finish to a bite-size brunch is Bobby's Fresh Cherry Margaritas -- a cool blend of sweet and tart.
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