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Summer Morning Buffet

May 24, 2021 39 Comments

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Summer morning buffets don’t have to be elaborate to be tasty. There doesn’t have to be eggs or panckaes either.

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A little red. white and blue.  A prelude to a patriotic holiday weekend. Fun, delicious food served for a crowd. Simple to make. Easy to handle on your lap with drink on the side table.

It may look like an afternoon snack but I like to offer some non-traditional for a casual buffet sometimes. This is a meal my grandchildren can especially enjoy, a grab and go.

Coffee taste good with food on this menu. This buffet takes little time to prepare. Having a slow morning  of conversations, sitting outside the yard just says summer!

summer simple

Summer is a great time for having guests and family. The garden is full of fresh vegetables like spinach for the spinach artichoke dip. Local farm stands overflow with berries and other seasonal produce.

Brilliant sunlight, flowers showing off against a green background of a summer yard. There seems to be a little more time for conversation and yet another sip of coffee.

The mix of formal and country is one I am loving these days. Blue ball mason jars filled with summer flowers and formal china on a red checkered tablecloth were a pretty combination.  Don’t you love unusual shaped bread boards?  Here is a similar one…bread board.

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Plates were stacked. Paper napkins with mixed family silver mixed with flea market finds in a wire holder adds a little interest to the table setting.

I moved the table to the corner. It opens up the kitchen making a better flow for this casual buffet. Hot drinks and cold juice are on the counter.

easy to prepare menu

My easy menu for a summer morning buffet is the hot dip instead of an egg dish plus the timeless favorite of Little Smokies roll ups.

Spinach Artichoke Dip      

Tortilla chips

Summer Berry Bowl  

Little Smokies Roll Ups

Mustard

Orange Juice, sparkling water, ice water, coffee and hot teas

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Little Smokie Roll-Ups

Linda
Little Smokie Roll Ups
5 from 5 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 32 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package HIllshire all beef Little Smokies
  • 1 can 8 each Cressent rolls

Instructions
 

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees (175 C)
  • Unroll crescent rolls
  • Cut each perferated piece into 4 triangular pieces (Less doughy)
  • Roll one smokie in each cut piece beginning at the wide end
  • Place on ungreaased cookie sheet (optional use parchement paper)
  • Cook until golden brown appx 15 min depending on your oven
  • Serve with a pot of mustard

Check out my spinach artichoke dip post here…https://bushelandapickle.com/retro-artichoke-dip-that-spinach-one-too/.  

It’s a good one not only for morning buffet but any time too!

Links:

bread board    

red checkered tablecloth

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  1. Michelle Leslie says

    June 2, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Reading all this made me long for warm summer days. It’s freezing right now if South Africa, but I’m thinking there’s nothing wrong with serving some of this yumminess in the evening when we’re cuddled up around the fire place 😉

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 7, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      We serve it at our Thanksging in Novmember when the cold is just starting and sometimes at Christmas. Stay warm down there!

      Reply
  2. Danielle says

    May 28, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    This would also be great for a picnic, or a party! Happy summer!

    Reply
  3. Cindy Rust says

    May 28, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    I haven’t had those smokie roll-ups in years! I love them! Thanks for the recipes! Pinning!

    Reply
  4. Marie says

    May 28, 2021 at 6:02 am

    A breakfast buffet is so fun and finger foods are a great way o keep things easy.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 28, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      You are so right Marie. sometimes, I just want a simple menu.

      Reply
  5. Leslie Watkins says

    May 26, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    I may have to add this to morning menus when my great nieces and nephews and grands are here. Great suggestion—they will love them!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 28, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Leslie, it’s a good selection for the kids. they can even make it!

      Reply
  6. Tina says

    May 25, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    Linda, love the mix of table setting pieces! I’ll be hosting a brunch soon and I know the men are going to like the smokies and I never pass up a good spinach artichoke dip recipe.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 28, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      I’m making it this weekend. Always a hit! Thanks for stopping by Tina.

      Reply
  7. Carol Karl says

    May 25, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Those little smokie rolls look yummy and really easy. Love great, easy food. Thanks for sharing.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 28, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks Carol.

      Reply
  8. Karins Kottage says

    May 25, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Such a fun idea for breakfast! I love little smokies!

    Karin

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 28, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      We do too! Have a good holiday weekend Karin.

      Reply
  9. Melba says

    May 25, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    Your whole menu is so good! Love your post, so happy to have found you.

    Reply
  10. Libbie says

    May 25, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    My family would love these for breakfast!

    Reply
  11. Cindy says

    May 25, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    My family loves these. I don’t think many don’t. The dip sounds great!

    Reply
  12. Paula@SweetPea says

    May 25, 2021 at 2:10 pm

    Your menu sounds so good! Looking forward to making both your dip and little smokies. Yum!

    Reply
  13. Nancy says

    May 25, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    This looks like a yummy and simple breakfast ides! Thanks for the ideas!

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  14. Sara says

    May 25, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    I miss those roll-ups! I wish someone could figure out the gluten-free equivalent for the crescent roll!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 25, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      Sara, it would be nice! Some day maybe. Have a good day!

      Reply
  15. Kippi Ohern says

    May 25, 2021 at 4:29 am

    5 stars
    I adore pigs in a blanket (little smokies). Great idea to serve them for breakfast.
    Hugs,
    Kippi

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 25, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      It’s nice to rethink some of how and when we serve favorites. Maybe a good treat for memorial weekend breakfast or brunch. linda

      Reply
  16. Maria says

    May 25, 2021 at 2:46 am

    Everything looks amazing , such a fantastic post

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 25, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      Ah, thanks Marie. Have a good day!

      Reply
  17. Anita holland says

    May 25, 2021 at 1:23 am

    That looks really great. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      May 25, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Anita, thanks for your kind encouragement.

      Reply
  18. Miz Helen says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Linda,
    Your Summer Morning Buffet looks fantastic! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  19. Angela @ Cottage Magpie says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Gosh that looks so good!! What’s your favorite dip recipe? I love artichoke dip but I’ve never tried to make it at home. ~Angela~

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      July 4, 2014 at 4:28 am

      I just posted my recipe today along with a retro” one. Both are favorites of my family, Hope you enjoy it at home now too. https://bushelandapickle.com/2014/07/03/retro-artichoke-dip-that-spinach-one-too/

      Reply
  20. Patti @ Magnolia Cottage says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I love spinach and artichoke dip. I never would have thought of it for a brunch, but I don’t know why not. Cheese, spinach, artichokes, corn tortillas…those are all perfect brunch items. I guess it’s just that the word “dip” is so associated with the word snack that we can’t picture it working elsewhere. Well, that will change!

    I think the idea of a monthly luncheon is lovely. I need to do that! I’ve heard of ladies’ groups that meet for lunch weekly, but I think that would become too much. Monthly is perfect.

    Thanks so much for popping by my Magnolia Cottage.

    blessings,
    Patti

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 28, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      I agree, monthly meeting are just about right for brunch, lunch or dinner. It is just nice to have a regular time set aside.

      Reply
  21. Pam says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:23 am

    5 stars
    Hi Linda,

    I love these little guys. They even look cute, don’t they? The spinach dip looks yummy, too. Looks like you’ve got a great spread there. And it’s making me hungry!

    Btw, I found you through Betweennapsontheporch. Are you back in Tennessee?

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 27, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      It was good! No, we live in central PA. We go to Atlanta now where my brother & family live, rarely to TN. any more.

      Reply
  22. Kim says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:10 am

    My family loves these! They are wonderful for football game snacks, too. 🙂

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 27, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      How true! “Real” food disguised as appetizers seem to be a hit for ballgames.

      Reply
  23. Jenna says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    I make these all the time, but never thought of serving them for breakfast! Excellent! p.s. I was trying to comment on your Oreo cake and somehow it ended up on another post, sorry 🙂

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      June 27, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Sometimes that hppenes to me too. Yup, my family would say anytime is good for the roll ups. It’s good for school day breakfast too.

      Reply

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