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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    12 Brunch Recipes You Need to Try This Weekend

    Published: Apr 29, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you're on the hunt for easy yet impressive brunch ideas to enjoy with your family this weekend, take a peek at these delicious and hearty 12 brunch recipes guaranteed to satisfy everyone.

    In this article, you'll discover a variety of dishes, from timeless breakfast classics to creative spins on beloved favorites.

    Shakshuka - North African Egg Dish

    dipping a piece of toast into shakshuka dish
    Ayla Clulee

    Traditional Shakshuka is a delicious egg-based recipe made with peppers, onions, eggs, and tomatoes, topped with cheese and herbs. 

    This simple yet satisfying dish is filling, nutritious, and ready in just half an hour! It originated in North Africa but is also very popular in Middle Eastern countries.

    To learn more: Traditional Shakshuka Recipe

    Kaygana - Turkish Omelette

    kaygana - Turkish omelette wrapped on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    Kaygana is a delicious and filling Turkish Omelette made with eggs, flour, milk, herbs, and seasoning. 

    This versatile egg-based dish is effortless and quick to make, and the things you can serve it with are limitless.

    To learn more: Kaygana (Turkish Omelette)

    Smoked Salmon (Lox) Bagel

    Ayla Clulee

    Lox Bagel or Smoked Salmon Bagel is a scrumptious, elegant, yet fuss-free breakfast and brunch option to serve to family and friends.

    It consists of lightly toasted bagels topped with tangy cream cheese, smoked salmon (or lox) slices, cucumbers, briny capers, pickled red onions, and fresh dill.

    To learn more: Lox Bagel - Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

    Fatayer - Lebanese Mini Pies

    12 pieces of fatayer
    Ayla Clulee

    Fatayer are bite-sized Lebanese mini Pies made with an easy homemade dough, stuffed with a savory filling consisting of either spinach, meat, or cheese.

    These crowd-pleaser pastries are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple pantry/fridge ingredients.

    To learn more: Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies

    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    air fryer cinnamon rolls are covered with cream cheese frosting
    Ayla Clulee

    Spoil your loved ones with these fluffy, soft, and moist Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls made from scratch!

    Slathered with a generous layer of silky cream cheese icing, they are the perfect brunch treat or late-night snack when you crave something sweet.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch

    Turkish Poached Eggs - Cilbir

    Cilbir turkish poached eggs served with crusty bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast egg dish made with poached eggs served on a bed of silky garlic yogurt and finished with a drizzle of chili-infused butter or EVOO.

    Ready in just 15 minutes, this egg dish looks and tastes amazing!

    To learn more: Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs

    Spinach and Feta Pies - Borek

    6 pieces of spinach and feta pie on a baking sheet
    Ayla Clulee

    This deliciously crispy Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek is one of the most popular boreks in Turkey. 

    They are made of a delicious and lightly spiced spinach and feta cheese filling wrapped in thin yufka sheets.

    To learn more: Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanakli Peynirli Borek

    Banana Blueberry Muffins

    freshly baked banana blueberry muffins in a muffin tin
    Ayla Clulee

    These Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt are extra soft, incredibly delicious, and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes!

    They are effortless to make with only a few basic pantry ingredients.

    To learn more: Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt

    Manakish with Zaatar and Cheese

    Ayla Clulee

    Manakish (also spelled Manaqish) is a popular Middle Eastern flatbread made with a soft and fluffy dough that is typically topped with za'atar, cheese, or ground meat.

    Similar to pizza or Turkish Lahmacun, this savory pastry is perfect as a make-ahead snack, brunch, or breakfast.

    To learn more: Manakish with Zaatar and Cheese

    Chebureki

    cig borek - Chebureki served with salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions, and spices. 

    They are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go. 

    To learn more: Cig Borek - Chebureki

    Salmon and Spinach Quiche

    bake the quiche until golden brown
    Ayla Clulee

    Salmon and Spinach Quiche is a light, creamy, and indulgent treat that is perfect for delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. 

    This flavorsome quiche features a buttery homemade pastry crust, and a creamy egg base scattered with fresh spinach and salmon filling.

    To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Quiche

    Cheese and Mushroom Pide

    pide slices served with salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish Cheese Pide with Mushrooms is a type of flatbread topped with veggies and cheese. It is very similar to pizza but without tomato sauce. 

    This cheesy mushroom flatbread is buttery, flavorsome, very easy to make, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

    To learn more: Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - Kasarli Pide

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