Brunch Cooking Essentials: Things You Need For Hosting
Everything You Need For an Epic Weekend Brunch at Home
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No doubt about it, brunch is the best weekend meal — especially if you're eating it at home. Think about it: no hour-long lines, no pressure to eat quickly, and no listening to a stranger loudly yammer on about last night's date. (Plus, with at-home brunch, you still get to enjoy bottomless mimosas.)
If you're ready to host friends for an epic brunch, you'll want to be ready with savory and sweet dishes, breakfast-y beverages, and decorations to set a festive mood. To help you get prepared for a legendary brunch, we've found some kitchen upgrades to make cooking and hosting more fun — all available at Bed Bath & Beyond.
Scoop up one of them or splurge on the whole nine yards. Either way, be ready for some major "This is way better than going out for brunch" compliments from your crew.
Dash Heart Mini Waffle Maker
What's better than a fluffy waffle? A fluffy waffle shaped like a heart, of course. Dazzle your guests with stacks of these sweetly shaped little treats — all made possible (and quickly!) with this Dash Heart Mini Waffle Maker ($13).
Dash Egg Bite Maker
Egg bites work well for brunch because they're delicious, easy to make, and a pleasure to serve. This Dash Egg Bite Maker ($25) makes four tasty bites per batch, and since they don't need to be immediately rushed out of a hot pan and onto a plate (looking at you, omelets!), they're ideal for group gatherings.
Crux Artisan Series 5 Speed Digital Juice Extractor
Along with good coffee, juice is a brunch essential. This Crux Artisan Series 5 Speed Digital Juice Extractor ($130) lets you make everything from OJ to veggie-packed green juices. (And need we remind you that mimosas are the absolute best when they're made with fresh juice?)
Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer
Is brunch even brunch without coffee? Let's not even consider that possibility. Instead, marvel over how clever this Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer ($100) is. Yes, it makes up to 12 cups at a time — but that's not the most impressive part. It's programmable, so you can choose just how strong you like your Joe; it also allows for small-batch brewing, so you can make a little or a lot. Finally, the plate will warm coffee for up to four hours without burning it, so your brunch guests will never have to go without a fresh cup.
Trudeau Structure Silicone 24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan
Mini muffins aren't just cute, they're downright delightful. Whip up a batch of wee blueberry muffins in this Trudeau Structure Silicone 24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan ($19), and your brunch guests will gobble them up. This nonstick pan has a secret perk for you as the host, too: it cleans up easily and is dishwasher safe, so you won't be stuck scrubbing pans after your friends head home.
Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven
This Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven ($180) is one of those versatile kitchen appliances you didn't know you needed. Yes, its toasting function handles up to six slices of bread at once, making it perfectly suited for brunch parties. But after the party's over, it's ready for the rest of your meals as well . . . whether that's a frozen pizza or a full chicken. It just might make your full-size oven jealous.
Our Table Hayden 5-Piece Lazy Susan Serving Set
Slice strawberries, bananas, kiwi, and citrus, then arrange them in this Our Table Hayden 5-Piece Lazy Susan Serving Set ($40). Place it on the table, and guests can spin it for easy access to their favorite fruits.
Simply Essential Soft Square 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
Short on place settings? Let this Simply Essential Soft Square 12-Piece Dinnerware Set ($35) come to the rescue. Not only does it have the everyday plates and bowls you can use at brunch and beyond, it's also priced low enough that you'll almost certainly spend more money on brunch groceries than you will on dishes.
H For Happy Gingham Plaid Napkins
If brunch is the most cheerful of all meals, then these H For Happy Gingham Plaid Napkins ($11, originally $15) take things to the next level. Done up in saturated pastels, they're ideal for Easter brunch, tea parties, birthday parties — any time you want to feel festive and fun, basically. And now that they're on sale, they're more affordable than ever.
