Celebration Cuisine - New Years Breakfast

Well, are you ready for a new decade? I know I've been working on it for the last few days. On Tuesday I shared my favorite way to mentally prepare for the new year by "Letting go" of negative memories and evens of the past and how to inspire yourself to create a great new year. Yesterday it was time to prepare for financial success in 2010. Today however, it's time for a little celebration. Some of you will attend New Years Eve parties, others may host them and(myself included)indulge in an intimate celebrations with loved ones at home. If you are hosting a celebration or simply enjoying a cozy night in on New Years Eve may I suggest serving some delightful nibbles either in the late evening or Midnight Breakfast Buffet (well, technically starting around 10:30 - 11pm until the early morning) or inviting guests over for a charming and casual New Years Day Brunch. Select a signature beverage (besides the celebratory Champagne toast) and some traditional breakfast flavors transformed into chic snacks. Here are a few of my personal favorites:

Bellini!

I'll be the first to say it... in my opinion Bellinis are the new Mimosa! This delicious Italian beverage is as simple as it is stylish.

1 part Peach Puree

1 part Sparking Prosecco (Champagne or Sparking Wine)

Mini French Toast Cups

Beat eggs, milk, a teaspoon of vanilla, a pinch of salt, Cinnamon, and sugar (or Splenda) together. Soak Cubed Potato bread, Challah Bread or any dense bread in the mixture. Spoon into a muffin pan that has been well sprayed with cooking spray and bake (at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes). Allow them to cool and serve at room temperature with warmed raspberry jam or maple syrup.... yum!!

Florentine Quiche Blossoms

Saute onions and garlic in a pan with butter. Add spinach, a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper (to taste). You may also add a pinch of red pepper flake however this is optional. Remove mixture from heat and allow to slightly cool. In a large mixing bowl add eggs, milk and shredded Swiss cheese. Add spinach mixture to egg mixture. Spray muffin/cupcake pan with cooking spray. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and cut into 9 small squares. Tuck each square into a cup of the pan then pour mixture into pan. Bake at 375 for about 20 - 30 minutes or until golden and firm... enjoy!!

I wish you all a safe and fabulous New Years Eve!!

Blessed wishes for 2010,

Janel