5 Recipes For an Unforgettable Brunch This Weekend

Philadelphia is packed with great brunch options (just check out our last issue and you’ll see how enthusiastic we are about it), but sometimes leaving the house on a Sunday morning is just too much to handle. But have no fear! Just because you can’t drag yourself to Center City to stuff yourself with pancakes and mimosas doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious brunch.

Yeah, you heard us. We want you to make your own brunch.

Invite some friends over, crank up the oven, and choose from any of these five killer brunch recipes. Afraid you won’t be able to pull it off? Most of these dishes can be made ahead, so we guarantee you’ll be able to roll out of bed and still have time to sit down for a cup of coffee before your guests arrive.

Embrace Fall with these sweet potato waffles. Go classic with a generous drizzle of maple syrup, or take the savory route and slice an avocado over these bad boys. (Food 52)

Use up every last bit of summer fruit in this crispy-topped baked oatmeal. The recipe calls for blueberries and bananas, but sub in whatever fruit you have on hand. (Food 52)

What’s brunch without eggs? This smoky chickpea, chorizo, and spinach frittata is  about as good as it gets. (Food 52)

This genius baked french toast recipe gives you all the custardy goodness with none of the backbreaking work. Yup, that means more time visiting with friends and less time flipping soggy pieces of challah. (Barefoot Contessa)

And finish up the morning on a fresh note. Check out Bon Appétit’s guide to a more exciting fruit salad for some refreshing inspiration.

-Chase Matecun