GAME PLAN: NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH

January 1, 2016

12:30 P.M.

4 Weeks Before

• Invite guests.
• Think about menu (if it’s elaborate like mine, you will need help in the kitchen and a bartender).
• Book kitchen staff and bartender now!
• Make a detailed shopping list.
• Buy all non-perishables including alcohol.

3 Weeks Before

• Review menu and revise shopping list.
• Bake and freeze:
  • Banana, Bourbon Fruitcake;
  • Chocolate Chip, Banana, Cherry Cake;
  • Blueberry Muffin Cake.

2 Weeks Before

• Confirm guest list.
• Organize all dishes, serving pieces and table linens.
• Prepare Homemade Granola and store in an airtight container.

1 Week Before

• Finalize menu and shopping list.
• Prepare glaze for Baked Ham and store in refrigerator in an airtight container.
• Buy croissants. (Stale croissants are better for this recipe.)

5 Days Before

• Do all grocery shopping.
• Wash all the fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Buy flowers.

4 Days Before

• Arrange flowers.
• Set table, organize all platters and bar.

2 Days Before

• Roast all ingredients for Turkey Hash.

Day Before

• Prepare Chana Masala and store covered in refrigerator.
• Prepare Individual Baked Croissants and store unbaked in refrigerator.
• Bake Ricotta, Almond, Raspberry Cake.
• Prepare Turkey Hash.
• Make Roasted Pepper Sauce.
• Clean mushrooms and prepare all herbs for Roasted Mushrooms.
• Glaze ham and store in refrigerator uncovered.
• Prepare focaccia dough and leave in bowl on counter top.

New Year’s Day

• Remove all frozen cakes from freezer and slice.
• Bake Individual Croissants.
• Warm Baked Ham.
• Warm Turkey Hash.
• Prepare waffle batter and make Pumpkin Waffles.
• Roast Mushrooms.
• Bake Blueberry Focaccia Bread.
• Make Indian Spiced Potatoes.
• Make Saag Paneer.
• Bake Eggs with Roasted Pepper Sauce and Saffron.
• Prepare Breakfast Parfait with Homemade Granola and Berries.
• Have a Bloody Mary and enjoy!