Brunch Setting For One

There are times when you are in a desperate need of pampering..When you find yourself in such a situation, you should cook something nice.For yourself, that is! This is my go-to menu when I need a bit of TLC, which is more often than not.
3-Course Brunch for One Menu-card:

• Homemade Muesli with Milk
  
• Spinach and Artichoke Frittata
• Persimmon and Banana Smoothie with Pomegranate Arils.(Any other fruit can be substituted for Persimmon)
  

Homemade Muesli: Click here for the recipe.

Spinach and Artichoke Frittata:  Frittata is a baked Italian Omelet made with eggs, cheese, vegetables and meat(optional). I love the combination of spinach and artichoke.But any veggie combo or veggie-meat combo can be used.

Ingredients:

• Egg White - 2
• Egg Yolk - 1
• Milk - 2 tbsp
• Onion - 1/2 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  
• Cheddar Cheese - a handful, shredded
• Parmesan Cheese - 1 tbsp
  
• Artichoke Hearts - 1/2 jar(~5 chunks), diced
• Spinach - a handful, cleaned and drained
• "Very little" Salt for taste
• Cracked Pepper - 1 tsp
• Olive oil - 2 tbsp
  

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  
• In a bowl, whisk the egg whites and yolk. Add the artichokes, cheese, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar and gently mix.
• In a thick bottomed oven-proof pan(cast-iron or all-clad), heat oil and the minced garlic. Follow up with chopped onion and saute until browned.
• Add the spinach and saute until it wilts.
• Pour the egg mixture and reduce the flame. Let it cook for a couple of minutes and then move it to the oven.
• Bake for 10 minutes or so until the mixture sets.(Again, this is personal preference. Some like it fully cooked and some like it under cooked.Your choice).
• Divide into 2 portions(saving half for later) or enjoy it as a whole for a hearty brunch.   

Persimmon and Banana Smoothie with Pomegranate Arils:After such a hearty omelet, a light dessert rounds off the meal nicely. I mixed the banana with persimmon to offset the hint of bitterness of the ripe persimmon.

Ingredients:

• Hachiya Pudding - 1, very ripe, peeled and chopped
  
• Large Banana - 1/2, sliced
• Milk/Yogurt - 1 cup
  
• Pomegranate Arils - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

• Blend the first 3 ingredients and sprinkle pomegranate on top.
  

Enjoy!