Serve brunch for Father’s Day
When most people think of holiday brunches, they think of Mother’s Day. But many fathers also would enjoy sleeping in and then enjoying a relaxing, midmorning meal. Just add coffee, juice, and toast to create a hearty brunch that will kick off his special day.
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Vegetable Omelet
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion and green pepper. Cook until vegetables are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper.
Remove the vegetables from the heat; transfer them to a separate bowl. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Coat the skillet with the butter. When the butter is bubbly add the egg mixture and cook the egg for 2 minutes or until the eggs begin to set on the bottom of the pan. Gently lift the edges of the omelet with a spatula to let the uncooked part of the eggs flow toward the edges and cook. Continue cooking until the center of the omelet starts to look dry, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the cheese over the omelet and spoon the vegetable mixture into the center of the omelet. Using a spatula gently fold one edge of the omelet over the vegetables. Let the omelet cook for another two minutes or until the cheese melts to desired consistency. Slide the omelet out of the skillet and onto a plate. Cut in half and serve. Makes 2 servings.
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Hash Browns
4 large russet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool in refrigerator overnight.
The next morning, heat butter in a large skillet or frying pan. Shred potatoes and add to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on bottom, flip and brown on other side. Makes 4 servings.
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Pantry Pointers
For fun table decorations, give the kids a white paper tablecloth and crayons or markers. Let them write messages and draw pictures on the tablecloth for the guest of honor.
The Practical Pantry ©2007 Tammy P. Olson
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