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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 Bites Across Europe
Bobby Flay's making it easy to entertain for brunch with a menu of European-inspired small bites that are sure to please any crowd! His tasty brunch includes Calabrian Scrambled Eggs with Jalapeno Pesto Bruschetta, Buckwheat Crepes With Ham, Gruyere and Caramelized Onions and Mini Pumpkin Churros with a silky smooth Chocolate-Espresso Dipping Sauce.
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.
Irish Style Brunch
Bobby Flay showcases his Irish pride with a festive and colorful brunch.
Luck 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.
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.
Guilt-Free Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay's brunch menu is so satisfying and delicious, you'd never know it's good for you too! His healthy menu includes a Blueberry-Pomegranate Power Bowl with Crispy Quinoa Crumbles, creamy and flavorful Avocado Toast, a "Boosted Up" Bloody Mary made with homemade veggie juice, and a Black Forest Iced Tea that feels like dessert.
Retro Revamp Brunch
Bobby Flay gives tried-and-true brunch staples a modern makeover.
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!
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.
Bourbon Street
Bobby Flay pays tribute to America's tastiest block with a brunch honoring Bourbon Street! He starts with some crispy Fried Green Tomatoes With Shrimp Remoulade. Up next, French Toast topped with Bananas Foster. A Bourbon Street brunch would not be complete without some coffee, so Bobby makes an icy cold Coffee Milk Punch.
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.
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.
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.
Springtime Brunch
To celebrate the festivities and holidays of the season, Chef Bobby Flay prepares a delicious brunch spread that's perfect for any family gathering at springtime. He's inspired by Hot Cross Buns to make Spiced Raisin Pancakes With Rum-Raisin Cream Cheese Glaze and re-imagines a holiday staple with his Ham and Cheddar Pie served with Mixed Greens tossed in Apricot Vinaigrette. He also celebrates the colors of spring with an Everything Hash Brown Cake With Pickled Red Onions and Green Onion Creme Fraiche. And to drink, he's mixing up colorful Carrot and Orange Mimosas.
Brunch in Bloom
Bobby Flay prepares a garden-fresh menu using fruits, veggies and herbs.
A French Countryside Picnic
Bobby Flay's in the mood for a French Countryside-style brunch picnic. First up, a Tomato Tart drizzled with an fresh herbaceous oil, Orange French Yogurt Cake With a Marmalade Glaze, Home Fries cooked in duck fat and Hard Boiled Eggs with Olive Tapenade. And to drink, he's packing a refreshing, homemade pitcher of Citronnade a la Menthe, a light mint lemonade.
Impress Your Guests
Chef Bobby Flay demonstrates how to prepare a jaw-dropping brunch without breaking a sweat. His quick and impressive recipes include Biscuit Sticky Buns, Asparagus and Cheese Popovers, Apricot and Raspberry Granola Gratin and Riesling Sangria With Mango and Nectarine. A brunch that's equal parts easy and amazing!
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.
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.
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!
Open House Brunch
For Bobby Flay's open house brunch, Bobby's serving an Orange Spiced Crumb Cake, a Citrus Blueberry Salad With Minted Sugar, Creamy Scrambled Eggs With Dill Havarti, Country Ham and Toasted Croutons, plus Sweet Potato Hash Browns With Green Onion Vinaigrette. And wait until his guests step up to his "DIY" Wine Fruit Sparkler bar.
Brunch That Does a Body Good
As a chef constantly surrounded by food, it's important for Bobby to keep healthy options in mind, even when it comes to brunch! His fitness-minded menu starts with Homemade Mango-Agave Granola with Greek Yogurt. Bobby uses his favorite fruit for his Grapefruit Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing. A New York brunch staple, Smoked Salmon, is served on Seven Grain Bread with Tomato, Honey Mustard and Dill. And when Bobby wants to drink something delicious and nutritious, he blends together his Coconut Water Smoothie.
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!
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.
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