Brunch is the meal that brings together family and friends to enjoy hearty morning dishes that satisfy, any time of the morning. Frequently, brunch food is more involved in terms of cooking time, and is often served to a crowd, so this class focuses on recipes that can be made, at least partly, ahead of time. We will learn all of the tricks to providing some substantial classic brunch recipes—including strata, eggs Benedict, home fries, and sticky buns—with little last-minute fuss. We’ll review the best way to brew coffee (three different ways!) as well as how to make bacon for a crowd, how to poach eggs, and how to prepare some inventive, fresh fruit salad recipes.