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The first Saturday of December for the past “I don’t know how many years” I have hosted a holiday breakfast for my first line team members who work with me in my homebased business.
I love this yearly event.
It is an opportunity for me to welcome them to my home, spoil and pamper them with a yummy breakfast and a small gift. It is always a wonderful time and we have so much fun together – eating, laughing and sharing.
The menu for this event doesn’t vary much from year to year. I believe when you find something that works – stick with it. And thanks to my “Things That Work” Notebook I can remember from year to year what I have done.
I thought I’d share the menu with you today – many of the recipes have appeared on my blog over the last year but there are a couple of new ones. I usually experiment with one or two new recipes each year and then keep the rest tried and true. A good rule of thumb for any party!
Things that never change -
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffeecake – This is my all time favorite coffeecake. It can be made the day before and refrigerated – just bring to room temperature before serving. This year I used strawberry jam instead of raspberry!
Chili Cheese Souffle - a yummy and easy egg dish with a bit of a kick thanks to the green chilies
Sugared Bacon – I think this may be the best part of my Holiday Breakfast. I have even had several guests tell me this bacon is why they come every year. I am trying not to be offended by that! This disappeared so fast I didn’t even get a picture of it. Just think gooey and yummy!
Spiced Apple Cider - this is a must at any holiday event I host!
Baked Grapefruit – no recipe - just slice grapefruit in half, you may need to take a bit off the bottom so the grapefruit will sit flat. Place on cookie sheet, cover top of sliced grapefruit with a tablespoon or more of brown sugar Bake at 350 until warm and the sugar is melted. Top with a cherry!
New this year….
French Breakfast Puffs - a recipe I found over at Pioneer Woman. I have made them a couple of times now. They are yummy but are definitely at their best hot out of the oven!
Strawberries and Brown Sugar Cream – this is also yummy with blueberries.
Brown Sugar Cream
1/3 cup regular or low fat sour cream
4 teaspoons brown sugar ( I added a little more than this – depending on how sweet you want it -just do to taste)
Mix the sour cream and brown sugar in a small bowl. Serve alongside blueberries or strawberries
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Wow! Everything looks absolutely delicious!
You are so amazing… these recipe pictures look SO YUMMY as always. Can’t wait to try them out!
Leigh Anne, this all looks so beautiful, I’m drooling. Your pictures are just spectacular. I really enjoy your site and will be back often.
This sounds like a great way to get new team members. I will be trying these recipes! Always love a new holiday tradition in the kitchen!
All the recipes looks amazing. The coffeecake is especially calling my name!
Ladies, Glad you enjoyed the post. I promise if you try the bacon you will be addicted – it is so good!!
Thanks, dear Leigh Anne for sharing these amazing recipes–can’t wait to try them.
I thought I would never, ever be tempted to cheat on my own coffee cake and strata recipes … until now. What’s a girl to do after seeing these delectable recipes??