Breakfast lovers, rejoice! Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Breakfast & Brunch is your ultimate guide to preparing the most delicious breakfast and brunch dishes for both casual family meals and elegant occasions. This indispensable cookbook is packed with creative ideas and step-by-step instructions for creating both elegant dishes like Lobster with Grapefruit and Avocado or Buckwheat Crepes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche and tried-and-true family favorites like fluffy Baking Powder Biscuits and Sausage Gravy or warm Raspberry-Lemon Muffins.

This comprehensive volume also opens with a short history of breakfast and brunch and an engaging look at how our tastes—and tables—have changed over the years. Plus, find detailed instructions on choosing, storing, and serving components of breakfast and brunch foods, as well as a wealth of tips for stress-free cooking and entertaining. From planning your menu and equipping your kitchen to creating stylish and welcoming settings both indoors and out, you’ll be fully prepared to make breakfast and brunch a favorite meal at your house.

You’ll find:

• More than 130 tasty traditional and innovative recipes
• Stunning, full-color photographs for most dishes
• Creative ideas for entertaining, including eight full menus designed for several occasions from Summertime Breakfast to Holiday Brunch Buffet
• Practical advice on purchasing, preparing, and serving dishes—including information on seasonal ingredients and pantry essentials
• Useful tips like how to make the perfect cup of coffee or tea
• Helpful suggestions for setting up a juice, omelet, or bagel bar in your own home
• An entire section of basic recipes for flavored butters, compotes, sauces, and more
• Comprehensive glossary of ingredients and culinary terms
• And so much more!