Tearisci
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Post by Tearisci on Oct 7, 2024 14:30:45 GMT
My family is having a progressive brunch on Sunday for our October birthdays. I signed up for appetizers/charcuterie as the first stop. I think I'll have a selection of meat and cheeses but any other suggestions? We'll be stopping also for soup/salad, mains and dessert so we don't want too much to eat at any one given place.
Anything creative would be super fun too!
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Post by Zee on Oct 7, 2024 14:35:53 GMT
What is a "progressive brunch"? Are you moving from one home to another to another to eat?
That sounds kind of tiring... I'm staying put wherever the mimosa station is.
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Tearisci
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Post by Tearisci on Oct 7, 2024 14:48:52 GMT
Yep we go to about 4 houses and each person hosts a different course. We've done it for a few years but we usually do dinner and switched up to brunch so more of the families with kids could join. Right now, I'm thinking of sausage balls with Rotel, meats and cheeses and some fruit. I'd ideally like one more thing to serve.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 7, 2024 14:55:34 GMT
One of our favorite appetizers is Manchego stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and broiled. What about something like mini quiches or small spanakopitas or samosas? You can usually buy those frozen and just heat before serving.
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Post by anaterra on Oct 7, 2024 15:03:31 GMT
add to ur board cream cheese n jalapeño jelly and other dips or jams... include pretzels, pita chips, sourdough and crackers..
Mini mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes olives...
Grapes, melon balls.. figs
You can add kinds of yummy things to a shark coochie board....
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Post by christinec68 on Oct 7, 2024 15:15:05 GMT
what about fruit tarts or mini parfait cups?
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Post by bbkeef on Oct 7, 2024 15:53:13 GMT
Honestly? A relish tray with pickles, olives and carrot sticks. I think if I was going to 4 places, that would be enough for an appetizer along with what you mentioned already.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 7, 2024 16:16:33 GMT
What about some type of mini croissants or Naan bread dippers? I’d want some type of bread or crackers or something to go with the meat and cheeses. Another thought would be some pressure cooker egg bites like Starbucks sells, I think those would go nicely with the charcuterie options.
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 7, 2024 16:21:11 GMT
Yep we go to about 4 houses and each person hosts a different course. We've done it for a few years but we usually do dinner and switched up to brunch so more of the families with kids could join. Right now, I'm thinking of sausage balls with Rotel, meats and cheeses and some fruit. I'd ideally like one more thing to serve. that’s a lot of food - that would be an entire meal for me. I’d do something prosciutto wrapped asaaragus and a light cocktail to go with it. |
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Post by Tearisci on Oct 7, 2024 16:26:46 GMT
Yep we go to about 4 houses and each person hosts a different course. We've done it for a few years but we usually do dinner and switched up to brunch so more of the families with kids could join. Right now, I'm thinking of sausage balls with Rotel, meats and cheeses and some fruit. I'd ideally like one more thing to serve. that’s a lot of food - that would be an entire meal for me. I’d do something prosciutto wrapped asaaragus and a light cocktail to go with it. Yeah I don't want to load everyone up too much so that they enjoy the other places as well. It ends up being a lot of food but I want to have options. |
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Post by stormsts on Oct 7, 2024 16:30:54 GMT
I don't have anything to add to your menu but I think it sounds like a lot of fun!
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Post by Merge on Oct 7, 2024 16:32:38 GMT
A light option I like is caprese skewers - wooden skewers with cherry tomatoes, small fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a splash of balsamic vinegar on top. I also like doing small glasses with hummus or dip in the bottom and then longish carrot, celery, cucumber, and jicama sticks standing up in the glass to dip in it. Both make a nice presentation and can be made ahead.
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Post by Tearisci on Oct 7, 2024 16:41:14 GMT
A light option I like is caprese skewers - wooden skewers with cherry tomatoes, small fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a splash of balsamic vinegar on top. I also like doing small glasses with hummus or dip in the bottom and then longish carrot, celery, cucumber, and jicama sticks standing up in the glass to dip in it. Both make a nice presentation and can be made ahead. Oh that would be cute and festive. I like the idea of a small salad on a stick. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 7, 2024 16:51:31 GMT
A light option I like is caprese skewers - wooden skewers with cherry tomatoes, small fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a splash of balsamic vinegar on top. I also like doing small glasses with hummus or dip in the bottom and then longish carrot, celery, cucumber, and jicama sticks standing up in the glass to dip in it. Both make a nice presentation and can be made ahead. I love that too! (Though not a fan of food on skewers - I always have trouble getting it off the skewer lol) |
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Post by malibou on Oct 7, 2024 17:06:22 GMT
A light option I like is caprese skewers - wooden skewers with cherry tomatoes, small fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a splash of balsamic vinegar on top. I also like doing small glasses with hummus or dip in the bottom and then longish carrot, celery, cucumber, and jicama sticks standing up in the glass to dip in it. Both make a nice presentation and can be made ahead. I love that too! (Though not a fan of food on skewers - I always have trouble getting it off the skewer lol) I make these regularly, and use a frilled toothpick. Its very easy to pull the goodness off of the toothpick in one bite. |
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Post by Tearisci on Oct 7, 2024 17:32:59 GMT
I love that too! (Though not a fan of food on skewers - I always have trouble getting it off the skewer lol) I make these regularly, and use a frilled toothpick. Its very easy to pull the goodness off of the toothpick in one bite. Fun! do you put the leaves of basil between the cheese and tomato? I think I'll be heading to the fancy store to look for the little cheese balls. I don't recall seeing them where I normally shop. They do have some fresh mozzarella and I could cube it, worst case scenario. |
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Post by bbkeef on Oct 7, 2024 18:01:52 GMT
Fun! do you put the leaves of basil between the cheese and tomato? I think I'll be heading to the fancy store to look for the little cheese balls. I don't recall seeing them where I normally shop. They do have some fresh mozzarella and I could cube it, worst case scenario. Most grocery stores carry mozzarella pearls which is the perfect size for these appetizers (right next to all the other fresh mozzarella). I'll add I do something similar, but I add a cooked cheese tortellini and do a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. |
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Post by malibou on Oct 7, 2024 18:22:15 GMT
I make these regularly, and use a frilled toothpick. Its very easy to pull the goodness off of the toothpick in one bite. Fun! do you put the leaves of basil between the cheese and tomato? I think I'll be heading to the fancy store to look for the little cheese balls. I don't recall seeing them where I normally shop. They do have some fresh mozzarella and I could cube it, worst case scenario. Yes, I put the tomato on first, and if the are big cherry tomatoes, I cut them in half. Then the basil leaf, again if its a really big leave I will tear it into smaller bits, about the size of the diameter of the mozzarella ball. I find the wee mozzarella balls, called either Ciliegine, or Bocconcini at my everyday grocery store where they have the nicer cheese. |
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Post by malibou on Oct 7, 2024 18:26:30 GMT
Fun! do you put the leaves of basil between the cheese and tomato? I think I'll be heading to the fancy store to look for the little cheese balls. I don't recall seeing them where I normally shop. They do have some fresh mozzarella and I could cube it, worst case scenario. Most grocery stores carry mozzarella pearls which is the perfect size for these appetizers (right next to all the other fresh mozzarella). I'll add I do something similar, but I add a cooked cheese tortellini and do a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. I have also changed them by adding a black olive as well. I've also done ones with a folded up piece of salami between the tomato and cheese. And yes, I drizzle with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil and a bit of nice salt and cracked pepper. |
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Post by melanell on Oct 7, 2024 22:40:48 GMT
I like any of the light & fresh options. Progressive meals can be both tiring & filling, so starting off with a lighter option that includes fruit or veg would be appealing to me.
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Post by littlemama on Oct 7, 2024 23:03:00 GMT
It sounds more like lunch than brunch based on what you have described.
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I'd probably do a veggie or fruit tray or some summer sausage, cheese, and crackers or a dip of some sort with tortilla chips or crackers.
Id be full before the main course though!
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 8, 2024 16:07:50 GMT
How fun. We used to do a progressive dinner in my neighborhood.
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Post by lily on Oct 8, 2024 18:18:41 GMT
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Post by scrapcat on Oct 8, 2024 19:13:42 GMT
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Tearisci
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Post by Tearisci on Oct 8, 2024 19:37:32 GMT
Ooh those sound so good and I have some proscuito! |
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Post by anaterra on Oct 8, 2024 19:51:53 GMT
scrapcat that sounds so good and they look really pretty.... stuck that recipe in paprika!!! I will definitely use it during the holidays
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Post by iowgirl on Oct 10, 2024 16:48:02 GMT
I saw this last night and thought of you. Monte Cristo Pinwheels - Puff Pastry styleThe above recipe uses puff pastry, which I think would be ideal. Monte Cristo Pinwheels - Crescent Roll recipeI think the puff pastry option sounds better, but I like how the crescent roll version puts the jam inside the roll (my favorite part!). I think I would read both recipes and make it according to your needs and tastes. If you used very little meat, it wouldn't be a heavy big item, and maybe could even use the prosciutto? |
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Post by bethany102399 on Oct 10, 2024 20:07:17 GMT
these are amazingAlso if you have access to an Aldi they have a fantastic cheese section and the october specials have all kinds of charcuterie options.
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