Thanksgiving Day Brunch

Inviting friends and neighbors over to your house for an open house brunch the morning of Thanksgiving is a wonderful way to express your thanks and gratitude. Clean your house and set the brunch out buffet style on a large table. Keep decorations simple with fresh flowers and Thanksgiving themes. For drinks, have lots of coffee, tea, and orange juice.

Besides offering a variety of savory brunch dishes, include one sweet dish on the menu. The scent of homemade cinnamon rolls will have guests smiling from the moment they arrive. If you don't have time, purchase the buns; if you do have time, go all out with a homemade version. For the recipe, read more

If you're not making Thanksgiving dinner, think about inviting friends and neighbors who are cooking the bird over for an informal brunch. Keep things simple by hosting it open house style: people can stop by at their convenience Thursday morning. Call, evite, or place a simple flyer in their mailbox.

Serve a delicious apple cheddar frittata with bacon twists on the side. For a lighter option, also offer plain yogurt with mix-ins like homemade granola, honey, and fresh fruit. For these scrumptious, simple brunch recipes, read more