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All Posts, Main Dishes, Recipes · May 4, 2018

Easy Recipes for Faking a Fancy Brunch

Easy Recipes for Faking a Fancy Brunch

Many of you know that mom called asking what I would serve for a special brunch. Of course with my mom being like Martha Stewart (but without the track record,) I was blown out of the water. I’m like okay mom, this is what I would do for something easy, yet memorable. I would serve Asian Chicken Salad, crusty bread, water with fruit, Sanpellegrino, and a couple desserts. I went easy with strawberry shortcake and vanilla lavender cupcakes. These Easy Recipes for Faking a Fancy Brunch are so quick and delicious.

Easy Recipes for Faking a Fancy Brunch asain chicken salad in wooden bowl on table with copper bowl filled with can behind

I love this salad, it is so yummy. What’s great about it, is I buy the Asian salad mix and then a can of chicken! It comes with the dressing and all I have to do is throw in the chicken and toss the salad. Makes for a quick and tasty salad added to your fancy brunch.

asian chicken salad in wooden bowl

I’m sure many of you have had this, it’s just too good to pass up! Adding the chicken just makes it even better. I get my mix from Costco, but most stores have this tasty treat. If you would like to do it homemade I have another twist on this recipe below.

Print Recipe
Nappa Asian Salad
Try the Nappa Asian Salad. It has such good and bold flavor perfect for any occasion.
asian chicken salad in wooden bowl
Course Salad
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 1 minutes
Passive Time 2 minutes
Servings
People
Ingredients
Salad
  • 1 Bag Cole Slaw
  • 2 Bunches Green Onion Chopped Fine
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Seed
  • 1 Cup Slivered Almonds
  • 2 Packages Ramen Noodle Add Right Before Serving
Dressing
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Oil
  • 1/2 Cup vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
Course Salad
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 1 minutes
Passive Time 2 minutes
Servings
People
Ingredients
Salad
  • 1 Bag Cole Slaw
  • 2 Bunches Green Onion Chopped Fine
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Seed
  • 1 Cup Slivered Almonds
  • 2 Packages Ramen Noodle Add Right Before Serving
Dressing
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Oil
  • 1/2 Cup vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
asian chicken salad in wooden bowl
Instructions
  1. Mix all the salad ingredients. Leave out noodles for later.
  2. Mix salad dressing ingredients in a blender.
  3. When ready to serve toss salad with dressing and noodles.
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woodend table with blue pitcher stack of pink plates white linen napkins with gold silverware

bread on cutting borad, bowl of salad, copper bowl of canned drinks, cake stand of 4 cupckaes on wooden table

Mmm give me some crusty bread. This has to be one of the best parts, I mean who doesn’t love bread?! Okay Costco does it again, this bread is so good and when it’s baked it is so crunchy. So all I need to do is throw it in the oven. If I’m up for it I love making garlic butter for it. Just soften your butter and mix in minced garlic. It’s so easy faking a fancy brunch!

blue water dispenser on white pedestal with blue cups stacked next to it

Of course some nice refreshing water with fruit is perfect for a sunny day brunch. I just cut up some lemon and strawberry and threw them in the water to give it a fresh taste. I have another tasty beverage that would be great for a brunch. Check it out here.

woodend table with blue pitcher stack of pink plates white linen napkins with gold silverware

copper bowl full of ice and 6 cans of sanpellegrinoThese are the perfect drinks to set out. My friend Deb told me a few yummy ways to drink these. Adding this to a glass of watermelon juice, is oh so good! Another idea is to add some half and half right over it and you have yourself an Italian cream soda!

table with 4 bowls of strawberry shortcake platter of 4 cupcakes bowl of asian salad bread jug of water

4 bowls of strawberries bread and whip cream

I am going to share a strawberry shortcake recipe with a twist below. I like to do things the easy way, especially if I am faking a fancy brunch. For this, I bought the pound cake pre done! Talk about quick! If you want to add some extra taste to your shortcake and are making the whip cream, I would add in orange or lavender extract. Also some fresh basil right on top is the perfect mix with strawberries!

Print Recipe
Strawberry Shortcake with a Twist
Strawberry Shortcake with a Twist. This twist is extra special so come give it a try.
4 bowls of strawberries bread and whip cream
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Passive Time 3 minute
Servings
People
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake
  • 1 Container Strawberries
  • 1 Can Whip Cream
  • 1/2 tsp lavender or orange extract Optional
  • Fresh Basil Optional
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Passive Time 3 minute
Servings
People
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake
  • 1 Container Strawberries
  • 1 Can Whip Cream
  • 1/2 tsp lavender or orange extract Optional
  • Fresh Basil Optional
4 bowls of strawberries bread and whip cream
Instructions
  1. Slice you pound cake loaf into 6 slices. Place in separate bowls.
  2. Slice up desired amount of strawberries. Place in bowls.
  3. If you want to add extract to your whip cream, gently mix in your extract until combined. Scoop or spray on top of strawberries and pound cake.
  4. Optional: Add some Fresh chopped basil right on top. Enjoy!
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4 cupcakes with frosting in the middle and strawberry ontop

Here I used my yummy recipe of vanilla lavender cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting. But you can make it much more simple by buying cupcakes. Just cut the tops off and put the frosting inside, topped with a fresh strawberry. You can find this cake stand in my shop here.

For more recipes click here, I like to keep my recipes quick and easy. I know a lot of people don’t have all day to cook, so most of my recipes are there to help! You can find that table as well the pedestal and bench in my shop under farmhouse decor here.

2 copper outdoor lanterns

woodend table with blue pitcher stack of pink plates white linen napkins with gold silverware

I hope you enjoyed my Easy Recipes for Faking a Fancy Brunch. It will seem like you spent hours working hard on the menu. I won’t tell them your secret! Let me know what your favorite thing to serve is at brunch. I will include affiliate links below so you can shop the look.

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Comments

  1. Hope says

    May 10, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    it looks so beautiful and yummy Rhonda!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Hope! It was so good
      Rhonda

      Reply
  2. kim says

    May 8, 2018 at 10:32 am

    This so beautiful, Rhonda! love the chippy table, lanterns & that basket of flowers! truly love every detail. happy mother’s day! xx

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 8, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you s0 much Kim!!

      Reply
  3. Mom says

    May 8, 2018 at 9:19 am

    Well, you outdid yourself again!
    It’s unfortunate that I work full time, because I love to entertain, and it’s difficult to add special touches when I have limited time. Your ideas and recipes are just what I needed. I will be ready when my boss and coworkers come to see our new home! You have a natural gift of being able to display anything…great presentation. Can ya’ll imagine what it would be like if Rhonda & I lived close by!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 8, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      Mom we would be double trouble but so fun!! I’ve learned from the best

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    May 5, 2018 at 9:43 am

    All great tips Rhonda! Gonna try that Asian salad!! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 8, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      Thank you Karen!! It’s and easy go to salad

      Reply
  5. Alicia says

    May 4, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    I absolutely love easy entertaining and these ideas are so great, Rhonda … love the cupcake idea, genius!!!

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    May 4, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Love everything about this post❤️ Beautiful ????

    Reply
  7. Claire Kellogg says

    May 4, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Mmm it looks so good!!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 4, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      Thx Claire, it was delicious

      Reply
  8. Tammie Price says

    May 4, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    The recipes sound delicious, but the presentation is gorgeous!!! I love that chippy table.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 4, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Oh its so good, you’ll have to try it! Thank you!!
      Best
      Rhonda

      Reply
  9. Deb Akins says

    May 4, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Table looks great and the tips are appreciated! Love the shortcuts❤️

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 4, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help!
      Rhonda

      Reply
  10. Ashley says

    May 4, 2018 at 10:37 am

    Rhonda I love all of these tips! I mean, seriously this is the best way to fake fancy! Perfect in time for mother’s day too!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 4, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Thank you Ashley! It was so easy and it looked fancy too.
      Rhonda

      Reply
  11. Debbie Kellogg says

    May 4, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Looks awesome!

    Reply
  12. Debbie Kellogg says

    May 4, 2018 at 10:06 am

    Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      May 4, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Thx Deb It sure was yummy!
      Rhonda

      Reply
    • Sandy Pfaff says

      May 5, 2018 at 5:16 am

      Thank you for posting,Rhonda! Your tips are so helpful and I love your recipes ♥️

      Reply

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