There’s no better way to say ‘I love you, Mom’ than to go all out making her a delicious brunch on Mother’s Day! Impress her with a spread of cocktails, brunch boards, vegetarian quiches, and desserts. Whichever menu route you go, I guarantee she’ll be left feeling loved, happy, and full!
Recipes to Wow Mom this Mother’s Day
Below you’ll find a collection of brunch recipes that have been Mother-approved on my end, and I have a pretty good feeling that they’ll be mom-loved on your end, too. They’re divided into categories to make your search a little easier.
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Sweets & Baking Recipes
Broiled Grapefruit with Mint Sugar
Caramelized, tart grapefruit topped with sweet, refreshing mint sugar! An elegant, easy breakfast side! Ingredients: grapefruit, mint, sugar, maple syrup
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Lemon Lavender Scones
Warm and fragrant lavender is lightly infused throughout the scones, with a burst of lemon – topped with a drizzle of sweet icing for the perfect addition!Ingredients: dried lavender flowers, lemon, butter, all the baking essentials
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Triple Berry Clafoutis
An easy and elegant French dessert that's delicately sweet, made with a delicious blend of berries.Ingredients: eggs, berries, lemon, flour, milk, butter
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Lemon Mascarpone Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce
Melt-in-your-mouth mascarpone pancakes brightened up with lemon, and topped with a sweet strawberry sauce!Ingredients: mascarpone cheese, fresh lemon, strawberries
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Light, moist lemon poppy seed bread coated with a slightly sweet vanilla bean icing.Ingredients: baking essentials, lemon, poppy seeds, eggs, sour cream
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Rosemary Bagels
With a chewy exterior and soft, yet slightly dense interior, these homemade Rosemary Bagels will change your brunch game!Ingredients: flour, yeast, fresh rosemary, flaky salt
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Almond Cardamom Cake
A snack cake that is light, moist, and with rich flavor!Ingredients: almond paste, butter, eggs, sugar, flour, cardamom, almonds
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Lemon Almond Bundt Cake
Light, moist bundt cake that has layers of fresh lemon flavor and warming almond throughout; topped off with a sweet almond icing. Ingredients: sugar, lemon, butter, cake flour, milk, almond extract
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Savory Brunch Recipes
Artichoke Kale Shakshuka
A hearty mix of artichoke hearts, kale, and eggs with a spicy kick. Definitely serve with bread!Ingredients: leeks, onion, serrano peppers, garlic, artichoke hearts, cilantro, kale, eggs
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Croque Madame {2 Ways}
Some say it's grilled cheese on a whole other level: this traditional French sandwich is made with lots of melty gruyere, a creamy bechamel sauce, and a fried egg. Make it traditionally or vegetarian.Ingredients: sourdough bread, gruyere cheese, onions, ham (if using), egg, mustard
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Breakfast Charcuterie Board with Burrata & More!
This breakfast charcuterie board is always a crowd-pleaser. It's a choose-your-own-adventure kind of meal! Ingredients: potatoes, tomatoes, rosemary, eggs, burrata cheese, romesco sauce
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Romesco Toast with Jammy Eggs
This easy breakfast recipe will be your new go-to for a delicious brunch! Thick sourdough bread slices topped with flavorful, fresh romesco sauce and perfectly jammy eggs.Ingredients: sourdough bread, romesco sauce, eggs
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Asparagus Pea Tart
These individual tarts are bursting with fresh spring flavors and are easy to make.Ingredients: ricotta, mint, parsley, asparagus, peas, puff pastry dough
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Romesco Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
An epic breakfast sandwich with everyone's favorite combination: romesco sauce and eggs.Ingredients: romesco sauce, egg, avocado, everything bagel, microgreens
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Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Cheesy, creamy potato croquettes, with a delicately crisp exterior and a luxurious mashed potato interior.Ingredients: potatoes, Boursin cheese, breadcrumbs
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Egg-Based Brunch Recipes
Kale, Shallot, Goat Cheese Quiche
A light quiche with a creamy egg base, kale, shallots, and a tangy herb garlic goat cheese topping!Ingredients: egg, kale, cream, shallot, goat cheese
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Mediterranean Quiche
A quiche full of flavor and veggies.Ingredients: pie crust, onion, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme, eggs, cream, gruyere, goat cheese
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Potato Egg Casserole with Gruyere and Herbs
An easy, elegant frittata-like dish to serve at breakfast or brunch. Top with arugula for added texture, color, and bright, peppery freshness. Ingredients: gruyere cheese, rosemary, garlic, shallot, eggs, cream, parmesan
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Spinach Eggs and Ricotta Toast
A grown-up, healthy version of green eggs. Spinach and eggs cooked to perfection with creamy ricotta and fresh tomatoes.Ingredients: spinach, eggs, ricotta, sourdough toast, tomatoes
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Salads & Sides
Bright Spring Vegetable Salad
A bright salad bursting with flavor and texture.Ingredients: asparagus, peas, arugula, almond, lemon, mint
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Farmer’s Market Strawberry Corn Salad
This salad has everything you need with a contrast of flavors and textures, all with fresh Farmer's Market ingredients.Ingredients: spinach, strawberries, corn, Dubliner cheese, dijon mustard, honey, sunflower seeds
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Citrus Avocado Salad
A bright, refreshing salad that only takes about 10 minutes to make.Ingredients: citrus fruits, avocado, pistachios, watercress or arugula
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Gruyere and Thyme Stacked Potatoes
Everyone's favorite side dish with its crispy edges and creamy centers.Ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, thyme
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Fresh Corn & Zucchini Salad
A fresh, bright way to enjoy your favorite summer vegetables – with a slightly tangy dressing and creamy mozzarella!Ingredients: sweet corn, zucchini, shallot, mozzarella cheese
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Cocktail Recipes
Lavender Infused French 75
This elevated and elegant version of a classic French 75 is an instant spring hit!Ingredients: dried lavender, vodka or gin, lemon, Champagne or prosecco
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Strawberry Mint Sangria
A light, crisp sangria full of refreshing flavors; it's so easy to make, too!Ingredients: strawberries, mint, sugar, lemon, rose wine, club soda
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Caprese Bloody Mary
An Italian twist on your favorite Bloody Mary – with the addition of balsamic vinegar and a Caprese skewer – you'll love the garnish and appreciate the spice!Ingredients: tomato juice, lemon, balsamic vinegar, vodka
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Mother’s Day Recipes: Strawberry Spinach Salad
A simple, easy summer salad that is the perfect addition to brunch. Made with Farmer's Market ingredients: sweet strawberries, fresh corn, a creamy cheese, and a light, tangy dressing – all over a bed of fresh baby spinach. One of many recipes to celebrate mom this Mother's Day!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon shallot, minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 cups baby spinach
- 12-14 strawberries, quartered
- 2-3 ears of corn, kerneled
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- ~4 ounces Dubliner or semi-hard cow’s cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Dressing: whisk together shallot, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon, and salt and pepper to taste. I start with 1 teaspoon honey and add more to taste – depending on how tangy you want the dressing.
- Toss together spinach, strawberries, corn kernels, sunflower seeds, and cheese. Toss with dressing immediately before serving.
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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