Delicious Recipes for Brunch :: Cupcake Vineyards

Just in case you missed our Brunch featuring Cupcake Vineyards yesterday, be sure to check it out here! It is full of simple ideas for brunch food, drinks, decorations and more! As promised, here are the recipes for a few of the featured food items. Our food stylist for the shoot, Joanna Meyer came up with these delicious recipes, perfect for so many occasions!

Lightly dressed with a garlic-infused balsamic vinaigrette, this Spinach Caprese Salad is simple to prepare and refreshing to share.

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Spinach Caprese Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 small white onion,thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 (10 oz) pkg baby spinach

1 (8 oz) container ciliegine (cherry-sized) mozzarella balls

1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

In a bowl, combine the onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and marinade for a 30 minutes to create the dressing.

Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl, toss with the dressing and serve immediately.

With just a few steps you can create the perfect Mango Pineapple Chutney to upgrade plain cheese and crackers to a sweet and savory treat with a little kick.

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Mango Pineapple Chutney over Cream Cheese with Crackers

Serves 12

Ingredients

2 cup pineapples, diced

1 cup mangos, diced

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

3/4 cup sugar

7 tbsp white wine vinegar

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp ginger, minced

1 1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, room temperature

crackers

Directions

To create chutney, combine all ingredients (except cheese and crackers) in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat to cool.

Spoon chutney over the cream cheese and serve with crackers.

Be sure to visit Joanna’s blog for more great recipes!

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Joanna M.

May 30, 2013

I love how everything turned out! Thank you so much for including me and sharing my recipes. It’s just what I need to perk up my day. 🙂

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Katie {Sweet Rose Studio}

May 30, 2013

What an awesome pairing of two of my favorite blogs! These recipes look divine Joanna!

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Kim Barrett

May 30, 2013

Makes me want to throw a brunch! Amazingly yummy

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Tina Dahl

May 30, 2013

I am so making both of these!!

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Janelle Carlson

May 30, 2013

Thanks so much for sharing the recipes!! The entire brunch is so gorgeous, yet seems totally doable!

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A Lifestyle Craving – Jill

May 31, 2013

Beautiful & delicious! Looking forward to making these. Yum!

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janet

May 31, 2013

Thank you, for these delicious recipes 🙂

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Sol

June 2, 2013

Beautiful pictures!!

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Gurvy Green

September 12, 2013

I’m planning my brunch party as we speak, “gorgeous” — recipes look delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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