This elegant brunch strata -- really a savory bread pudding with spinach, cheese and cubes of bread baked in custard -- is perfect for entertaining. The beauty of it is that you do all of the preparation the night before and let it rest in the fridge overnight. The next morning you simply turn the oven on, place the strata in, and effortlessly wait for your brunch to emerge. It's a 'wow' dish so you can keep the sides simple: crispy bacon, a Strawberry & Orange Fruit Salad and Mimosas would be perfect.

 

Tangy and a touch sweet, this is a great all-purpose balsamic vinaigrette. The secret is a spoonful of Dijon mustard, which acts as an emulsifier and makes the dressing nice and thick. If possible, use the same brands of olive oil and balsamic vinegar that I use, as different brands will yield an entirely different tasting vinaigrette. Not necessarily bad, just different :) I'm using the best of the supermarket brands, which is Lucini.

 



 
 
 
 
 





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