BY ERICA SAGON PHOTOGRAPHS BY KELLY LYNN MITCHELL There’s no better way to celebrate that first beautiful spring weekend than with a laid-back brunch at home — invite a few friends over, push open a window or two and enjoy simple-yet-delicious fare. For a menu that feels elegant and effortless at the same time, we turned to Deidra Henry, co-owner and executive chef of Taste Café and Marketplace, the beloved Broad Ripple restaurant that turns out creative quiches, omelets and more every day. She imagined a weekend morning with Bloody Marys and delicate baked eggs in individual bowls — an impressive presentation that couldn’t be easier. For grazing, prepare deviled eggs and a cheese plate with roasted grapes (“The flavor will blow your mind,” Henry assures). With make-ahead dishes like these, you’re less of a short-order cook and more of a relaxed hostess. “If you’re going to enjoy brunch at your own house, you don’t want to stand over the stove the whole time,” Henry says. “The goal is to make it easy for whoever is cooking.”
Dirty Bloody Mary recipe on page 23.
Taste Café and Marketplace 5164 N. College Ave. Indianapolis 317-925-2233 tastecafeandmarketplace.com
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