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BRUNCH For Friends


To celebrate the beginning of summer, every year we have a special brunch for friends at our home. Here are a few of our brunch favourites.

Cinnamon French Toast


Serves: 4 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) Milk
  • 1 tbsp of Cinnamon, ground
  • Salted butter
  • Maple syrup
  • Challah bread or Braided Butter Bread

  1. 1. Slice bread 2cm thick.
  2. 2. Whisk egg, milk & cinnamon together in a bowl.
  3. 3. Soak bread slices in the egg mixture on each side. Remove before bread is soggy.
  4. 4. Immediately, fry the bread in a frying pan until it is golden brown on each side.
  5. 5. Serve hot with a pat of salted butter and room temperature maple syrup.


VINI VERGANI recommends: Prosecco di Conegliano DOC cuvée Oro
Producer: Carpene Malvolti, Conegliano, 100% Prosecco
Degustation notes: This sparkling wine distinguishes itself by its lovely nuance. Which is also the secret behind the lasting fruity and bloomy bouquet. Founder of Prosecco.





Eggs Benedict


Serves: 4 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
 
Ingredients:
  • Hollandaise sauce
  • 4 Eggs
  • 4 slices of spiced ham or smoked salmon
  • 2 English muffins or 2 crumpets , halved
  • 1 cup of Vinegar
  • Pot of boiling water

  1. 1. On one half of the english muffin, place one slice of ham or salmon.
  2. 2. Pour the vinegar into the pot of boiling water.
  3. 3. Crack egg into a cup or small souffle dish and pour egg slowly into the water. Let egg float in the water until outside is a solid white but center looks soft. Remove from water with a scoop to paper towel to pat off some the excess water. Repeat step with the rest of the eggs.
  4. 4. Than transfer egg to english muffin. Top with a scoop of warm hollandaise sauce and serve.


VINI VERGANI recommends: Sicilia IGT Feudo Zirtari Bianco, 2007
Producer: Feudo Zirtari, Sambuca di Sicilia, Inzolia, Chardonnay
Degustation notes: Light straw yellow color, multi-flavored scents of flowers and fruits with notes of almonds in the nose as well as on the palate. Perfect balance of alcoholic warmth and acidity.





Rösti


Serves: 4 
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
 
Ingredients:
  • 6-8 middle sized potatoes

  1. 1. Boil potatoes in a broth for 10 mins until they have softened but are still firm. Drain and leave in fridge overnight
  2. 2. Than grate potatoes and fry them in a hot pan with a little butter until golden brown on the edges. Flip like a pancake onto the other side and repeat.
  3. 3. Plate and serve


VINI VERGANI recommends: Grechetto dei Colli Martani DOC Grecante, 2007
Producer:Arnaldo Caprai, Montefalco, 100% Grechetto
Degustation notes: Straw yellow color with viridescent reflex. Intense and distinctive scent, pleasantly fruity. Dry and harmonious taste with a nice and freshening acidity. Well balanced and enjoyable fruity.





Strawberry Salad


Ingredients:
  • 250gr of fresh Strawberries, halved
  • 1/4 cup Balsamico
  • 1 tsp of pepper

  1. 1. Sprinkle the balsamico over the strawberries. Then sprinkle pepper and serve.


VINI VERGANI recommends: Fragolino rosso
Producer: Sandro Bottega, Bibano di Godega Sant'Urbano
Degustation notes: Light red wine flavored with strawberry syrup. Intense and fruity flavor of strawberries. Sweet, fresh and vigorous on the palate.




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