And for a five star Christmas Brunch try this menu:

Christmas Morning Brunch Menu … to be continued

• Raspberry Razzmatazz
• Grandpa’s Granola with Heavenly Banana
• Mandarin Oranges for an edible centerpiece!
• Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• San Remo Frittata
• Cranberry Nut Toast

I recommend you serve this with heavenly banana.

Grandpa's Granola - Served with Heavenly Banana is a match, well, made in heaven

What you need:

• 10 cups Rolled Oats (not quick)
• 1 ½ cups Oat Bran
• 1 ½ cups raw Wheat Germ
• ½ cup ground Flax Seed
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups mixed unsalted nuts and seeds ( I use trail mix)
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup honey
• 4 teaspoons Vanilla
• 2 cups mixed dried fruits (your choice)

What you do:
1. Preheat oven to 350oF.

2. Thoroughly mix first five ingredients in a very large bowl.

3. In a saucepan heat oil, honey and vanilla until it bubbles. Pour into the Oat mix and stir thoroughly.

4. Add the nuts and seeds and continue to stir until it is well mixed.

5. Spread out on two large baking sheets (with sides).

6. Bake for ten minutes, turn granola in to the center then spread it out again.  Do this two or three times until the Granola is turning a golden brown and looks dry. CAUTION: Watch closely during the last ten minutes so it doesn’t burn.

7. Remove from oven and continue to stir (so it doesn’t clump) until it cools.

8. When cooled add the dried fruits and mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed container.

Christmas Morning Brunch Menu … to be continued

• Raspberry Razzmatazz
• Grandpa’s Granola with Heavenly Banana
• Mandarin Oranges
• Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• San Remo Frittata
• Cranberry Nut Toast

• 1 can frozen Raspberry concentrate (prepared following directions.)
• 3 cups Cranberry, Apple or White Grape Juice.

All you have to do is: Mix together and refrigerate until chilled.

Garnish: Float raspberries, lime or orange slices and sprigs of mint.

Christmas Morning Brunch Menu … to be continued

• Raspberry Razzmatazz
• Grandpa’s Granola with Heavenly Banana
• Mandarin Oranges
• Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• San Remo Frittata
• Cranberry Nut Toast

Serve these heavenly bananas with Grandpa's Granola for the perfect combo!

What you need:

• 1 1/2 cups Sour cream
• 6 Tablespoons Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice
• 3 Teaspoons Grated Orange Zest
• 4-6 Bananas Sliced
• 1/2 C. Sliced Almonds (toasted)

What you do:

1. Combine the sour cream, sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Blend well.
2. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Fold in the banana slices and place in serving bowls.
4. Top with the sliced almonds.
5. Serve Cold.

Christmas Morning Brunch Menu … to be continued

• Raspberry Razzmatazz
• Grandpa’s Granola with Heavenly Banana
• Mandarin Oranges
• Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• San Remo Frittata
• Cranberry Nut Toast

Artichoke and Sheep Cheese Frittata (also known as the San Remo Frittata)

This recipe is one of my Dad’s favourite recipes to prepare for his guests. He finds it quick to toss together, easy to make, and his guests always love it.

What you’ll need:

• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pukka sauce (or hot pepper sauce)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 Cup of canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/3 Cup roasted sweet pimentos, drained and chopped
• 1/3 Cup sheep cheese (amount is before it is grated)
• ½ Cup of  mozzarella cheese (amount is before it is grated)
• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tablespoons shredded Cheddar Cheese

What you do:

1. Grate the cheeses.
2. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
3. In a large bowl whisk eggs, pukka sauce and salt together.
4. Stir artichokes, pimentos, and cheese into the mixture.
5. In a 10 inch non-stick saucepan with oven proof handle over medium heat, add oil and garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Careful not to burn the garlic – stir frequently.
   (TIP – if your handle is plastic you can make an oven proof handle by wrapping handle with several layers of tinfoil)
6. Pour egg mixture into pan.
7. Stir the olive oil and garlic into the mixture.
8. Place in oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until centre is set and top is  browning.
9. If the egg is cooked but not brown, place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until browned.
10. Cool for a few minutes, then with a spatula go around the edges to loosen the frittata. Put a large, warm plate on top of the pan and flip over quickly.
11. With another warm plate, cover and flip again, so the side with the browned eggs is now facing up.
12. Cut into wedges and garnish by sprinkling cheddar cheese over top and placing one slice of a red or green pepper on top.
13. Serve with salsa and multigrain toast.

Christmas Morning Brunch Menu … to be continued

• Raspberry Razzmatazz
• Grandpa’s Granola with Heavenly Banana
• Mandarin Oranges
• Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• San Remo Frittata
• Cranberry Nut Toast