book club getaway
A relaxing weekend retreat for book lovers to connect, discuss literature, and enjoy each other's company.
Servings: 8
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Welcome Snacks
- 2 cups Mixed Nuts
- 1.5 cups Dried Cranberries
- 1 bag Assorted Biscotti
Brunch Bites
- 12 large Eggs
- 1 loaf French Baguette sliced
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 0.5 cup Smoked Salmon chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh Dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons Chives chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cozy Beverages
- 1 gallon Hot Chocolate Mix with marshmallows
- 1 bottle Herbal Tea Assortment
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Set up a welcome station with bowls of mixed nuts and dried cranberries, along with a selection of assorted biscotti for guests to enjoy upon arrival.
- For the brunch bites, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whip softened cream cheese with butter until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange sliced baguette pieces over the cream cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the baguette and cream cheese. Sprinkle with chopped smoked salmon, dill, and chives.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Prepare hot chocolate according to package directions and set out an assortment of herbal teas for guests to choose from.
- Arrange the brunch bites in the center of a table for everyone to share. Provide cozy seating areas with good lighting for reading and discussion.
Notes
This 'book club getaway' is designed for relaxation and good conversation. Encourage guests to bring their current reads and prepare for a weekend of literary discussion and shared enjoyment.