Cooked bacon or sausage can be great options to use instead of ham, or use fresh herbs for a vegetarian option. From “Last Minute Brunch Party,” by Amelia Wasiliev (Hardie Grant, 2025).

It will include bacon, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, roasted chicken, pancakes, macaroni and cheese, ham, assorted desserts and gourmet Easter chocolates. There will also be an appearance by ...