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Chef Marion Scotto shares how to make a delicious and beautiful brunch

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updated 4:20 p.m. ET April 20, 2009

This Mother's Day, why not surprise mom with an impressive feast? Chef Marion Scotto, of the New York restaurant "Fresco by Scotto," shares tasty recipes sure to make her day, including Brioche French Toast, Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs and (to die for) Hot Nutella Cinnamon Buns:

Insalata Di Campo
Marion Scotto

4 servings

Assorted spring herbs and wild greens, asparagus, roasted wild mushrooms, poached egg, crispy pancetta, parmesan croutons, warm pancetta and herb vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

Spring Herbs

1/4 bunch tarragon, leaves only, no stems
1/4 bunch parsley, leaves only, no stems
1/4 bunch small basil leaves, leaves only, no stems
1/4 bunch chives, leaves only, no stems

Wild Greens

1/4 pound wild watercress
1/4 pound dandelion
1/4 pound sorrel leaves
1/4 pound rocket arugula

Asparagus and Roasted Wild Mushrooms

1 bunch asparagus, peeled if needed, ends trimmed and blanched
1 pound assorted wild mushrooms, cleaned (morels, chanterelles, oyster and porcini)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Warm Pancetta and Herb Vinaigrette

1/2 pound sliced pancetta or sliced smoked bacon
1/4 cup pancetta or bacon fat
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh shallots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper

Poached Eggs

4 eggs
2 tablespoons butter or Spray Pam

Parmesan Croutons

Italian bread
grated parmesan cheese
olive oil

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DIRECTIONS

For the asparagus and roasted wild mushrooms: Heat a large 10 to 12inch sauté pan with olive oil over high heat until smoking. Add the wild mushrooms to pan in single batches, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove mushrooms and set aside.

For the parmesan croutons: Cut Italian bread into cubes, sprinkle with olive oil and grated parmesan cheese, and bake until golden brown on each side.

For the warm pancetta and herb vinaigrette: Cook until crispy then place on paper towels. Let cool and crumble into large pieces. Reserve bacon fat for vinaigrette. Then mix together Dijon, bacon fat, and red wine vinegar then slowly whisk in olive oil. Add shallots, fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper.

For the poached eggs: Fill a large skillet halfway with water and bring to a boil. Grease each poaching cup with butter or Spray Pam. Crack the eggs one at a time into each cup, place in simmering water and cook until the egg whites are firm. Set aside.

To Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, mix herbs, wild greens, asparagus, wild mushrooms and croutons together. Dress salad with warm pancetta dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

Portion salad out equally on four plates, top each with a poached egg and crumbled bacon.

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Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs
Marion Scotto

6 servings

INGREDIENTS

6 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, place in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Place in a pastry bag and pipe into the egg white halves. Top with crumbled crisp bacon and fresh chives.

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