With a little advance work, you can have brunch ready in less than 20 minutes on Easter morning.
This menu is truly a celebration of the season, starring silky cured salmon, fresh eggs, and spring vegetables, fruits, and herbs. When we say make-ahead, we’re not kidding. The gravlax needs at least three days to cure in the refrigerator. Then, with a little advance work the day before, you can have brunch ready in less than 20 minutes on Easter morning.
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Menu Timeline
At least three days ahead:
Up to one day ahead:
- Bake the muffins.
- Make the frittata.
- Wash and dry the herbs for the salad.
One hour before brunch:
- Remove the frittata from the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
早午餐前二十分钟:
- 切碎坟墓并放在盘子上。
- Reheat the muffins in the oven.
- Toss the herb salad with its dressing and portion it over the gravlax.
- If you like, warm the frittata in the oven or microwave.
Shopping List
Fresh Produce
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato (about 1/2 lb.)
- 1/2 lb. medium-thick asparagus
- 1个中等黄色洋葱
- 1/2 lb. fresh rhubarb (look for thinner stalks)
- 1 large bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1 bunch fresh tarragon
- 1 bunch fresh chervil
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 cup baby arugula leaves
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 large lemon
Fish, Eggs & Dairy
- 1 to 1-1/4 lb. skin-on salmon fillet, preferably center-cut and very fresh
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 oz. sharp Cheddar
- 4盎司。(8汤匙)无盐黄油
- 1/2 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano
Other Groceries
- 1 bottle vodka (2 tsp. needed; optional)
Pantry Staples
- 9 oz. (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 cup plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt (at least 1 cup)
- 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
- Black peppercorns