For many people, the warm, inviting smell of something delicious baking in the oven is enough to transport them to their Mother’s or Grandmother’s kitchen. This Mother’s Day we celebrate moms with a beautiful buffet brunch of sophisticated, warm-from-the-oven tarts, colourful, fresh salads, and exquisite pastries prepared with love by Alissa Kondogiannis. She has chosen a handful of her favourite brunch recipes for a gorgeous spread of elegant hand-made, plant-forward dishes for sharing.
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Welcome Cocktail
Hibiscus mimosa [regular or non-acloholic]
Roasted Asparagus, Feta and Lemon Tart
Puff pastry tart of fresh, local Spring asparagus, creamy feta cheese and bright lemon zest with a seeded crust.
Cheddar and Caramelized Onion Galette
Sharp cheddar and sweet, caramelized onions wrapped in light, handmade pastry.
Gruyère Butter Bean Crêpes
Butter beans in a Gruyère béchamel with a mild curry accent, baked until golden and drizzled with chutney.
Salmon Niçoise with a Twist
Sesame-crusted salmon, pink, beet-marinated eggs, tomatoes, green beans, baby potatoes with roasted olives and roasted radishes.
Spinach, Strawberry and Chèvre Salad
With toasted pecans and balsamic vinaigrette.
Pillowy Cinnamon Buns
slathered with cream cheese and orange zest frosting.
Mini Pistachio Loaves
Luscious olive oil cake with ground almonds, pistachios and lemon zest, delicately glazed and dusted with ground pistachios.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Colourful selection of fresh fruits and berries
Homemade Iced Teas
Fresh strawberry with orange pekoe, and passion fruit & peach herbal iced tea.
Bottomless coffee and tea
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Mother’s Day Deals
Kids under 12 are 1/2 price • Infants under 2 yrs are free
Book a table of 8 & Mom comes for free!
(Buy 7, Get 8 = 1 free ticket or $10 off each ticket)
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Alissa Kondogiannis runs a small catering company North of the Toronto, focusing on Shabbat dinners and Jewish comfort food. She has taught babka and challah classes for years, here at The Depanneur as well as in her Thornhill Community. You can find her online at Barnstar Kitchen. @barnstarkitchen
