Bountiful Brunch Ideas (NAPSA)—Brunch is a great and easy way to entertain. Many brunchesare served buffet-style, which keeps the meal informal and encourages mingling—this allows you to take more time to enjoy yourself and your company. Along with great guests, a festive menualso includesa selection of fabulous food. Creating a brunch menu is fun because it allows for a variety of menu items—andbecauseit is breakfast and lunch, you can serve both. For example, try complementing a main egg dish with various sides or focus primarily on more traditional lunch items like sandwiches and salads. It is not necessary to overdo it with a brunch—all you need are a few entrees and a colorful buffet table to make a great impression! Potatoes are an excellent brunch dish, because they’re filling and will please almost everyone. Next time, try this recipe for Lean and Cheesy Brunch Potatoes. They’re incredibly easy to prepare, which makes them perfect for those times when you're in a pinch. And these potatoes are low in fat and cholesterol—but your guests will never know. Lean and Cheesy Brunch Potatoes Makes6 Servings 1 pound potatoes % cup chopped onions % cup water 44 cup chopped green pepper % cup chopped red pepper 3 tablespoons Molly McButter Cheese Flavor Sprinkles 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes vegetable oil cooking spray Peel potatoes and cut into % inch cubes. Spray a medium skillet with oil spray, saut potatoes and onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add water, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in peppers and continue cooking for a few minutes. Stir in Molly McButter and parsley. Toss well, serve hot. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 4.5 ounces (127.7 g) Calories: 66; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Unsaturated Fat 0 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 188 mg; Potassium: 406 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Fiber: 2 g; Protein: 2 g. For more great brunch recipes, log on to www.mollymebutter.com.
