weekend brunch
Weekends are a time for relaxed gatherings and what could be more relaxing than a long, leisurely brunch? It’s a chance to halt the pace of everyday life and replace our usual on-the-run starts with great food shared with good company.
A fruit platter is an ideal brunch starter, Coconut & Banana Flapjacks (or Pancakes) are a deliciously tropical twist on plain pancakes and sure to be a hit with hungry children, and my Double-Baked Souffles are a novel twist on the usual egg breakfast theme.
prep plan
WELL AHEAD
Make the Vanilla Syrup for the fruit salad. It is really useful to have on hand - you can keep it in the fridge for months.
DAY BEFORE
The double-baked souffles can have their first baking up to 24 hours ahead of time and be kept in the fridge until you are ready to serve them.
ON THE DAY
The batter for the flapjacks (pancakes) is best made up to three hours ahead of time.
FINAL PREPARATIONS
Assemble the fruit salad. Cook the flapjacks (pancakes) and serve with grilled bacon and sliced banana. Preheat the oven and reheat the souffles. Serve immediately.
