xraylady Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Cannot decide what to serve for a 'meet-the-chickens' brunch we are hosting Nov 12th. Friends & family are coming (about 20). My chooks arrived Oct 12th, this will be their society 'debut', and I am looking for some fun, easy, egg-based ideas to serve folks. Brunch is big here in the US - if I could hire a caterer I'd do omlettes - but don't have the dollars. Don't fancy being stuck in the kitchen cooking for my guests either, would rather have stuff ready to eat when they arrive. So I am fishing for ideas - what would you do? (P.S. my 4 year-old daughter has drawn portraits of the chooks. We hung them up above the Eglu run - "so that the guests can tell the chickens apart." Adorable.) Looking to be inspired by your culinary imagination! Sarah in Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hi Sarah - how about individual quiches? Not sure how that translates over there? - i think my lot from Minnesota were laughing about the word quiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 How about mini Scotch eggs? Hard boiled egg yolks enclosed in sausagemeat, rolled in breadcrumbs and either oven baked or deep fried until cooked. Or individual custard tarts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Not sure how that translates over there? - i think my lot from Minnesota were laughing about the word quiche Flans? How many eggs do you have Sarah? A cake is good: the orange and almond cake (which I'm sure must be in the recipe section) is good and has 6 eggs in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 How many eggs do I have? As many as the grocery store has - my girls have yet to start coughing up the rent for the Eglu. . . Oooh, I like the mini quiche idea & the custard tarts mmmm! Unfortunately, sausagemeat in Utah is a pale imitation of what I remember growing up in the UK (sighs) nasty, gristly,fatty stuff here, yuckkk! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Oh now that's a shame, Sarah. Scotch Eggs are mmmmmmm when you can get really nice sausagemeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Stuffed hard boiled eggs? Savoury biscuits topped with sliced hard boiled eggs and caviar or smoked salmon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Meringue nests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 ooh yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 vol-au-vents with egg mayonnaise inside? You can make pancakes in advance, layer them with greaseproof paper and then warm them up when it's time to serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Avocado and egg mayo go together very nicely either on crackers or in salad (although my boyfriend would strongly disagree!) I also like tomatoes stuffed with egg. Mmm meringue nests with fresh fruit and cream....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 This is a great recipe- we have it often. I think it would be nice for a brunch with some crusty bread.You could make it in advance up to the bit where you add the eggs, and finishing it from that point won't take long. You can increase the amounts really easily (we often do more eggs per base mixture too, if we have a lot to use up & are hungry!) MEXICAN EGGS Fry 1 chopped Onion in olive oil Add 2 cloves chopped garlic, 2 tsp Cimmin seeds & 1-2 fresh chopped chillis (or 2 tsp ready chopped chillis) fry for a minute,& mix together Add 2 tims chopped tomatoes in rich juice & a pinch of sugar. Turn down & simmer for 10 mins Season & add 4 tbsp chopped coriander. Make 4 hollows in the hot mixtue, & break an egg into each one Scatter with grated cheese & cook gently until almost set. Remove from heat,& finish off under the grill, so the cheese is bubbly & the eggs are set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Sarah that sounds the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Now look what you did! You shorted out my keyboard where I DROOLED all over it! Wow, some really great ideas! Thank you all so much! Vol-au-vents are a fab idea - so easy, but they look so elegant, like you slaved all day cooking. And egg mayo + extras + garnish in them would look real fancy! The MexEggs dish sounds delish! I have a huge electric skillet, which I use to make pancakes. It is deep & has a lid so maybe if I can convince one of the guys to play chef. . . I think this will be a fun party - hopefully the weather will co-operate so the girls can come out & play & show the rest of the world how adorable they are - you guys don't need convincing of that, I know! My health has prevented me from hosting big parties for the last couple of years - used to have dinner parties all the time - but brunch is great. Early in the day & everyone gone by 2pm - or they should be. The Dallas Cowboys kick-off at 2:15pm and that is a sacred moment in this house! Thanks again for all your lovely ideas, you have really been a big help. I feel inspired! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Enjoy your party, Sarah ! Don't forget to come back and let us all know how it went! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Perhaps you could post a photo of the table? Then we could all drool into our keyboards and feel like we're at your party too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 or we could just pop over to your house have a great party and let us know what you cooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I held a Pizza party for Halloween... just whipped up the pizza bases and tomato base. then laid out all the toppings, and let people make up their own pizza's Was a really nice meal as everyone had exactly what they wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 or we could just pop over to your house I'd put you on Poop Patrol! You guys are the only ones I don't need to tell "Careful where you tread", to! So if you happen to be in the neighborhood. . . feel free to "pop over"! (PS My friends look at me blankly when I say "I'm just going to pop these in the oven" etc. Been here 17 years & I still stumble into liguistic dead-ends - some more embarrassing than others.) Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Been here 17 years & I still stumble into liguistic dead-ends - some more embarrassing than others.) Sarah That's part of the fun though! The Minnesota lot think Quiche is pronounced Quickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 or we could just pop over to your house I'd put you on Poop Patrol! You guys are the only ones I don't need to tell "Careful where you tread", to! So if you happen to be in the neighborhood. . . feel free to "pop over"! (PS My friends look at me blankly when I say "I'm just going to pop these in the oven" etc. Been here 17 years & I still stumble into liguistic dead-ends - some more embarrassing than others.) Sarah Do you still call pants pants and trousers trousers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 or we could just pop over to your house (PS My friends look at me blankly when I say "I'm just going to pop these in the oven" etc. Been here 17 years & I still stumble into liguistic dead-ends - some more embarrassing than others.) Sarah Do you still call pants pants and trousers trousers and do you have one of those bags we call 'bum bags'?............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Do you still call pants pants and trousers trousers Being as I work as a radiographer, I frequently have to refer to the underwear of complete strangers when instructing them what to remove for their Xray exam. Got into some right pickles when I forget, and refer to garments as 'knickers', 'pants', 'panties','vest','undies' etc. Blank stare from patient. Not nearly as embarrassing,however, as the classic request for a cigarette break "ooh I'm dying to go outside & suck on a fag". . . conversation comes to shuddering stop, nervous looks all round "did she just say what I think she said?" Fortunately though most people regard my linguistic slip-ups as either a) quaint or b) they couldn't understand my accent or c) they don't speak American English either. It cuts both ways of course. Whenever I need a giggle I can open the Yellow Pages to 'S', turn to the pages that list companies that lay turf for lawns, (referred to by a 3-letter word beginning with 'S') & see emblazoned across the top of the listings S*D & S*DDING SERVICES. Makes me smile every time. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I didn't know about that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
