Easy Fall Brunch Recipes

Take advantage of fall's bounty and the cooler weather to throw an easy weekend brunch. You can enjoy making simple no fail dishes while friends and family can enjoy chowing down on some tasty treats. Here are some recipes that celebrate the season while being a breeze to create.

1-2-3 Tomato Frittata

There will be still some plum tomatoes clinging to the vine even into late September or early October. You can harvest your own or buy them from your local produce stand or farmer's market (or supermarket if you don't have either of these). They make for a great match to large organic eggs that are perfect for this traditional Italian dish. Also add newly picked basil to add more flavor.

¼ of a stick of margarine
8-9 large organic eggs
1 clove garlic
2-3 freshly picked basil leaves shredded or 1 tsp dried basil.
Dash salt and pepper (if desired)
4 large plum tomatoes sliced

Melt margarine over a low heat in a large skillet. Mince garlic . Whisk it, the eggs, basil and seasonings. together for five minutes. The eggs should be beaten to a foamy , pale yellow consistency. Pour into skillet,, spreading the eggs out so they form a thin , flat circle . Place sliced tomatoes on top with cut sides down. Using a large spatula, flip frittata over until the other side is cooked. The edges should be a light brown. Cut into wedges. Serve hot from skillet.
The Italians usually eat this with a slice of toasted crusty Italian bread. Get a round loaf as opposed to a long baguette type. Slice.toast and drizzle with olive oil or have guests spread butter or margarine on this. They can even make a frittata sandwich if they want.

Usually potatoes go with any egg dish but since this is autumn, take advantage of the sweet potatoes gracing your market or backyard. A good accompaniment to your frittata is Sweet Potato Fries. These are easy and fun to make plus they taste out of this world!

Sweet Potato Fries
2 large sweet potatoes
Olive oil
Sea salt (use the plain kind - not the lavender infused one)