794 crunch recipes

Frozen banana pops dipped two ways: chocolate sauce with shredded coconut, or peanut butter rolled in crunchy nuts. Kid-friendly no-bake dessert ready for the freezer in minutes.

Strawberry, melon, and avocado salad fans avocado and cantaloupe over baby spinach, tops with berries, and drizzles with honey-sherry-mint dressing. A stunning brunch salad.

Bartlett pear muffins fold sweet diced pears and chopped walnuts into a lemon-zested batter. Tender, fruit-studded morning muffins ready in 40 minutes for breakfast or weekend brunch.

Butterscotch monkey bread: frozen dinner rolls layered with nuts, butterscotch pudding, and cinnamon-sugar butter, left to rise overnight, then baked into a gooey caramel pull-apart. An easy brunch treat.

Fresh fruit platter with strawberries, bananas, pineapple, and kiwi served with a cinnamon yogurt dipping sauce. A light, no-cook dessert or brunch spread.

Orange champagne cocktail made with chilled champagne, ginger ale, and fresh orange juice, topped with floating strawberries for a bubbly brunch or party punch.

Green tomato frittata with cornmeal-dredged fried green tomato slices set in eggs with scallions and fresh basil. A smart end-of-garden recipe that works for brunch or a light dinner.

Nonalcoholic white sangria punch with white grape juice, pink grapefruit juice, lime juice, and sparkling soda water. A fizzy alcohol-free party punch for baby showers, brunches, and family gatherings.

Sparkling wine fruit gelées with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and banana suspended in Champagne jelly. A make-ahead no-bake brunch dessert served in flutes for eight.

Savory pumpkin fritters with canned pumpkin, eggs, and a hint of pepper, deep-fried golden. Serve with ham or bacon for a heritage brunch classic.

Phyllo Easter nests filled with a cinnamon-walnut mixture and topped with candy eggs. A playful Easter dessert made with shredded kataifi phyllo, perfect for brunches and egg hunts.

Fruit medley punch: a pink party bowl of puréed strawberries, apricot nectar, and citrus, fizzed up with ginger ale. Crowd-pleaser for showers, brunches, and holiday tables.

Veal grillades and grits, a classic New Orleans Creole brunch dish. Flour-dusted veal steaks browned and baked in a rich tomato-pepper gravy, spooned over creamy grits.

Light crustless asparagus quiche with mozzarella, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. A high-protein, low-fat brunch or dinner that's naturally gluten-free.

Veggie pizza quiche with mozzarella, sharp cheddar, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green peppers baked in a deep dish pie crust. Where pizza night meets brunch.

Bite-sized sweet mini muffins dipped in melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Tender, nutmeg-spiced, and perfect for gifting or brunch platters.