Maybe it’s just my experiences, but brunches often follow fun-filled, celebratory evenings, I assume that’s how Bloody Mary’s became so popular.  Nothing like the hair of a dog!  Thinking about brunch foods the last few weeks, made me consider my favorite hangover meals.  It would be a smart assumption the “favorite” came to be in my college days.  In Charleston, South Carolina there are endless possibilities of the cure all meal- during my days at C of C, my friends and I favorites were either Juanita Greenberg’s Burritos or Vickery’s Turkey and Brie Pita, maybe Andolini’s Pizza also..  The french fries made the Turkey Pita stand out as my preferred “not feeling so hot” meal and I still love to make it to Shem Creek every so often when I am in Charleston for a reconnection.

The warm pita was coated by a layer of raspberry cream, a stack of sliced turkey and warm gooey brie.  It’s a classic but still fabulous combination.  So when thinking about a #BrunchWeek inspired sandwich- what else- fruit, creamy, savory, and of course, perfect for any accidental hangovers that your guests that might stumble in with.

Figured I would twist the pita a bit and make it more “brunch-able”, with using waffles instead. I have a few different waffle makers/pans that I collected over the years, but my favorite is this pan.  I love the small size and thinness of them, making them super versatile and fun to play with.

Store bought waffle mix is fine to use, but this pan is not the most forgiving tool, so I recommend using an “extra-crispy” waffle batter as it tends not to stick to the waffled surface (not fun to clean)

This recipe makes about 12 waffles (6 sandwiches)

Ingredients:

• 1 whole eggs, separated
• 1 cups milk
• 1 cups flour
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cups canola oil
• 1/3 cup raspberry preserves
• 12 ounce sliced turkey
• 6 ounces brie cheese

Directions:

With a mixer, beat the egg whites until they are stiff. In another large bowl, put remaining ingredients and whip until smooth.  By hand, gently fold in beaten egg whites.

Heat the waffle pan over medium heat on the stove.  Drop about 2-3 tablespoons of batter into the wells, just filling them and spread with the back of the tablespoon. Cook until air bubbles come to the surface and break, about 1-2 minutes.  With 2 ends of forks gently ease out the waffle pancake and flip onto the opposite side.  Allow to cook another 1-2 minutes.

The waffle cakes can be made ahead of time and reheated in a 300 oven for 5 minutes.  Assemble the sandwiches with a teaspoon of raspberry jam on both sides of the warm waffle cake, and layers of sliced turkey and brie.

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Here are a few more ideas for Mother’s Day Brunches!

Brunch Drink Recipes

Mango Lime Bellinis by Cook the Story
Strawberry Sangrias by Kokocooks

Breads, Grains, Cereals and Pancake-type Yums

Souffle Pancakes with Bacon Flowers by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Mini Breakfast Pizzas by Sweet Remedy
Glazed Doughnut Pancakes by The Domestic Mama & The Village Cook
Whole Wheat Blueberry and Sour Cream Pancakes by Sarcastic Cooking

Meat, Poultry, Fish and Legume Brunch Recipes

Thai Orchid Salmon Salad by Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Egg Recipes

Crouque Monsieur Strata by White Lights on Wednesday
American Girl Chip and Ham Scramble by The Vintage Cook
Sausage, Egg, & Veggie Casserole by Katie’s Cucina

Potato Recipes

Poutine Hash by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen

Brunch Dessert Recipes

Vanilla Bean Cookie Bars by Rachel Cooks
Candied Bacon Brownies by {i love} my disorganized life
Turtles French Toast by Cravings of a Lunatic
Chocolate Chiffon Cakee by Love and Confections
Dark Chocolate-Orange & Walnut Banana Bread by The Kitchen Prep