For April’s “Menu of the Month” I got to do something I have not done very often before, host a brunch!

My lovely Sister-In-Law requested a fun and comforting brunch of Huevos Rancheros which I had never tried- much less cooked before, and let me tell you I was missing out. Crispy fried tortillas, beans, homemade ranchero sauce, eggs and lots of cheese and cilantro- it was hearty, flavorful and comforting, perfect to pair with (several!) Mimosas.

I’m pretty much a savory breakfast person, but when I go out for brunch, I firmly believe in a “waffle for the table”, because everyone wants a bite or two of something sweet to go with their bacon and eggs, so I couldn’t help but to serve some churro style waffles along with the Huevos Rancheros. I got the recipe from Half Baked Harvest– and they were simple to make, easy to keep warm in the oven and SO delicious- fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside waffles that I brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with A LOT of cinnamon sugar and served with caramel sauce to mimic the fluffy, sugary, crispy vibe of a churro- they were the perfect addition.

And, to offset the large quantities of cheese, butter, sugar and champagne I added a large, tropical fruit salad which we sprinkled with Tajin- another ingredient I’d never used before! It was a revelation and I snacked on fruit and Tajin for the rest of the week.

I am still getting used to be able to have gatherings after a year of being apart- and this one was a special celebration! A few weeks before our brunch, my brother and his wife shared with the whole family that they are expecting a baby in October! It’s the most wonderful news and I am already so obsessed with my little nephew I can hardly stand it. So while my Sister-In-Law will have to stick to plain orange juice until October, I am thrilled to have yet another wonderful reason to celebrate and be together!