2015-05-06

Moms are the most special people on the planet. They nurture us, care for us, and guide us through the journey that is life. This Mother’s Day, let’s pamper and thank the moms of the world for their selfless acts of love with these delicious homemade Mother’s Day brunches!

25 Homemade Mother’s Day Brunches



This Mother’s Day, shower your mom with homemade gifts and food!

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For a special occasion such as Mother’s Day, there is no meal better for spoiling your mom with than brunch. Treat her like the queen she is by making one of these amazing, gourmet Mother’s Day brunches.

1. Lavender Fruit Salad



Lavender syrup makes this fruit salad Mother’s Day worthy.

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With lavender-scented syrup drizzled on top, this Summer salad is a great way to make Mom’s day extra special (just like her!).

Ingredients

5 to 7 pounds ripe stone fruit (I used a mix of nectarines, peaches, plums, apricots, and cherries)

1/4 cup sugar (or your favorite sugar substitute like honey or agave)

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh lavender buds (or 1/2 tablespoon dried lavender buds)

Get the recipe here

2. Italian Brunch Torte



Baked, layered and perfect for moms the world over!

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Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch with this impressive layered breakfast bake. Serve with a simple mixed greens salad and your mom will feel the love with every bite.

Ingredients

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls,divided

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

7 eggs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham

1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami

1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese

2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry

Get the recipe here

3. Strawberries and Cream Stuffed French Toast

What brunch would be complete without French toast?

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The only downside to this French toast recipe is that you’ll want to eat it every.single.day.

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 cup milk, or half-and-half, or cream

pinch salt

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup whipping cream

½ cup strawberry jam

8 slices Sally Lunn, brioche, or challah bread cut into 2″ slices, sliced lengthwise but without halving

½ pint strawberries, hulled and sliced

butter

confectioner’s sugar

Get the recipe here

4. Maple Apple Bacon Waffle

Go ahead, add that extra side of bacon. We don’t judge.

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C’mon, it’s Mother’s Day which means you must go all out and if this recipe doesn’t scream “all out” then we don’t know one that does.

Ingredients

For Apple Bacon Waffles:

1 lb. bacon

2 cans of apple pie filling

3¼ cups of Hungry Jack® Complete Buttermilk pancake & waffle mix

1½ cups water

1 container of Cool Whip or fresh whipping cream

For Maple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1-2 tsp. imitation maple extract

½ tsp. butter extract

Get the recipe here

5. Blueberry Bundt Cake

Don’t forget the roses in the middle!

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This easy to follow recipe will leave you with a beautiful, bakery-style Bundt cake. Perfect for even the pickiest of mothers, this cake is a one-way ticket to impressing your mom.

Ingredients

2 & 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

1 TBSP cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2/3 cup milk, room temperature

2/3 cup heavy cream, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 & 3/4 cups vanilla superfine sugar

1 & 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature

5 eggs, room temperature

1 & 1/3 cups fresh blueberries powdered sugar

Get the recipe here

6. Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

The Cobb salad gets an upgrade for Mother’s Day!

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This fabulous salad has fresh baby spinach, hard-boiled eggs, fresh mushrooms, red onion, and crumbled bacon. The best part? The hot bacon dressing.

Ingredients

6 uncooked eggs, at room temperature

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 pound maple-flavored bacon

10 ounces fresh baby spinach

8 ounce package of button mushrooms, sliced very thin

1 small red onion (half chopped and half thinly sliced, divided)

½ cup white balsamic vinegar

½ cup white sugar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

¼ cup water

Get the recipe here

7. Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs

This casserole is perfect for every morning!

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A perfect brunch recipe that makes enough to feed the entire family and then some. So why not invite your neighbor’s mom too and make it a Mother’s Day block party celebration?

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter

4 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced*

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

8 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled

1 large tomato, chopped

Get the recipe here

8. Strawberry Spinach Salad

The perfect salad for elegant moms.

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A healthy salad dish Mom will love and ask for over and over again. We apologize in advance!

Ingredients

½ cup dry wheat berries

2 cups water

1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 Tablespoon olive oil

¼ cup olive oil

3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 cups baby spinach leaves

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

2 Tablespoon salted toasted sunflower seeds (hulled)

Get the recipe here

9. Creamy Fruit-Filled Crepes

Take your mom to France with these beautiful crepes.

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These tasty paper-thin crepes are made even better with a spoonful (or more) of honey-vanilla Greek yogurt, chopped fruit and, to get even fancier, fresh homemade compote.

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup fat-free milk

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt

Desired filling and/or topping

Get the recipe here

10. Blueberry Peach Gratin

This recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, fruit and crunchy.

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Take your mom on a European getaway with this amazing blueberry peach gratin. This recipe is filled to the brim with blueberries and peaches and topped with a honeyed Greek yogurt sauce. Pretty classy, huh?

Ingredients

16 gingersnaps, crushed

2 cups peeled and chopped fresh peaches or frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and chopped

2 cups fresh blueberries

1 5.3 ounce honey-flavor fat-free Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Get the recipe here

11. Egg Baguette Bakes

This recipe leaves us speechless and in tears (of joy!).

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Please give us a moment while we weep tears of ecstasy! When we first tried this recipe, we couldn’t believe it was real. Yes, we were eating something, but was it really a toasted baguette filled with eggs and sausage? Leave your mom thinking the same thing with this beautiful recipe.

Ingredients

2 1 pounds Italian or French baguettes (unsliced) (14×4-inch)

8 ounces sweet or mild Italian sausage

1 medium red or yellow sweet pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)

1/2 cup sliced green onions (4)

10 eggs, lightly beaten

2/3 cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream

1/4 cup snipped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups shredded fontina, mozzarella, or provolone cheese (6 ounces)

Get the recipe here

12. Deviled Egg Croissant-wiches

Show your mom just how special she is with this beautiful, gourmet croissant-wich.

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Any sandwich made with croissants is automatically the best sandwich ever! This recipe perfectly combines the buttery, flaky nature of croissants with creamy, tangy deviled eggs. And to think, these sammies only take 25 minutes to prepare!

Ingredients

8 hard-cooked eggs,* finely chopped

1/3 cup mayonnaise

4 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled

1/4 cup finely chopped red sweet pepper

2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 croissants

1 cup fresh spinach leaves

4 slices provolone cheese

Snipped fresh chives (optional)

Paprika (optional)

Get the recipe here

13. Asparagus Mushroom Crustless Quiche

Ooo la la, this dish is totally brunch-worthy.

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I love asparagus and mushroom omelettes. I also love quiches, so, of course, this asparagus and mushroom quiche recipe had to be posted. Treat your mom with this delightful Mother’s Day brunch recipe.

Ingredients

4 spears asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths

4 mushrooms, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp dried tarragon

6 large eggs

1/3 cup (80 ml) half-and-half

2 oz (55 g) 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese

1/3 cup (45 mg) Bisquick

Salt and Pepper

12 grape tomatoes, cut into halves

Get the recipe here

14. Crab Cake Eggs Benedict

Surf n’ turf in style with this beautiful breakfast recipe.

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This indulgent recipe is the perfect Sunday brunch treat after a long week.

Ingredients

1 pound coarsely chopped (NOT MINCED) fresh or frozen cooked crab meat

3/4 cup + 1 cup cracker crumbs

4 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp lemon zest, minced

2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tsp hot sauce (optional)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Aprox 2/3 cup canola oil for frying

3 egg yolks

1/2 tsp yellow mustard (or Dijon if you prefer)

1-2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp dry summer savoury (or dill or tarragon)

1/2 cup hot melted butter

Get the recipe here

15. Savory Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins with Green Chiles and Cheese

A traditional muffin gets a non-traditional makeover.

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A wonderful way of sneaking in some veggies and whole grains, these muffins are great for any and every mom!

Ingredients

Wet:

1 1/2 cups grated zucchini or yellow squash, squeezed in a dish towel until no more liquid comes out

1 (4 oz.) can whole green chiles, drained well and finely diced

3/4 cup grated low-fat cheese (I used Four Cheese Mexican Blend, a blend of low-fat cheeses)

1/4 cup very finely grated Parmesan (the kind in a can is fine)

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

Dry:

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour

1/4 cup sugar, Splenda, or Stevia In the Raw Granular Sweetener (use Splenda or Stevia for South Beach Diet)

1 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

Get the recipe here

16. Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

Think outside the box with this brunch recipe.

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All natural, super simple, and insanely delicious, this treat is perfect for health-conscious moms (or anyone who doesn’t like feeling comatose after a large meal).

Ingredients

2 Zucchini, rinsed and dried

2-4 Tablespoons of Avocado Pesto (could sub for plain old pesto if you prefer)

1/2 cup of baby tomatoes, halved.

Salt and pepper

Freshly grated parmesan to serve

Get the recipe here

17. Spring Breakfast Pizza with Spiced Hollandaise

We guarantee your mom will love you a little more if you surprise her with this.

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Wow! …for once we’re left speechless. And I guarantee your mom will be too.

Ingredients

1 1/4 ounce package fast-rising active dry yeast

2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup warm water (120 degrees F)

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

8 ounces fresh asparagus

3/4 cup shredded cheddar or fontina cheese

3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

4 ounces cooked ham, cubed

Spiced Hollandaise, recipe below

Get the recipe here

18. Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Give this year’s Mother’s Day a Baja twist with these tacos!

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While this may not be a traditional brunch recipe, these fish tacos are creamy, crispy and crunchy – perfect for the adventurous moms of the world!

Ingredients

For the Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce:

¼ cup oil

¼ cup water

½ cup chopped green onions

½ cup cilantro leaves

2-3 cloves garlic (less if you’re sensitive to garlicky things)

½ teaspoon salt

juice of 2 limes

½ cup sour cream

For the Shrimp Tacos:

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

1 teaspoon each chili powder, cumin, and southwestern seasoning (see notes)

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)

2-3 cups shredded green cabbage

8 small corn tortillas

1-2 avocados

Cotija cheese and additional cilantro for topping

lime wedges for serving

Get the recipe here

19. Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Garlic Sauce

An easy recipe you can enjoy all year ’round!

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A healthy, whole meal complete with savory chicken, peanuts, rice noodles and cilantro. This recipe is perfect for Mother’s Day and the other 364 days of the year.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

4 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons oyster sauce

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon fresh ginger (I use a paste)

juice of 2 limes

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 green onions, minced

1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional – makes it more tangy)

1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional – helps the sauce thicken)

For the Lettuce Wraps:

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 lb. ground chicken or turkey

½ cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped

6 ounces rice noodles

12 leaves of lettuce (I used Boston lettuce)

chopped cilantro, green onions, and peanuts for topping

Get the recipe here

20. Apple, Cheddar and Bacon Fritters in Caramel Sauce

We can undeniably say that this recipe is life-affirming.

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Sweet baby Jesus. I mean, look at this thing! How can you not want to make this beautiful creation?

Ingredients

1 pound apples, peeled, cored and shredded

1 cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded

4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

1/4 cup flour (or rice flour)

1 large egg

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

salt and pepper to taste

oil for shallow frying

Get the recipe here

21. Peach Pancakes and Chai Syrup

Peaches and Chai come together to create a wonderfully aromatic dish.

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These easy-to-make pancakes are flavored with pureed peaches and topped with delicious Chai syrup. We won’t blame you if you start pouring Chai syrup on everything you make. We certainly did!

Ingredients

2 15 ounce can peach slices (juice pack)

1/2 cup whipping cream

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups oat flour or whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger

1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 recipe Chai Syrup, recipe below

Fresh or frozen peaches, chopped (optional)

Get the recipe here

22. Strawberry Poppy Seed Muffins

These muffins are the perfect starters to your Mother’s Day brunch.

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These amazingly delicious homemade muffins will bring your mom much happiness. And isn’t that what we all, ultimately, want to do in life?

Ingredients

3 cups white whole wheat flour*

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 Tbsp poppy seeds

8 Tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce*

3/4 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 Tbsp lemon zest

1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh)

Get the recipe here

23. Watermelon, Persian Feta, Prawn and Herb Salad

Who knew prawns and watermelon worked so well together?!

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This salad recipe is amazing and the perfect meal for an equally amazing woman such as your mom. We guarantee she’ll love you a bit more after one bite.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

16 medium uncooked prawns, cleaned, tails intact

¾ cup (loosely packed) each mint, coriander and flat-leaf parsley

½ cup (loosely packed) chervil

¼ Spanish onion, very thinly sliced on a mandolin and soaked in iced water for 2 minutes

2 tbsp lemon juice

60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve

400 gm watermelon, cut into thin triangles

100 gm Persian feta, coarsely crumbled

Seeds of ¼ pomegranate

Get the recipe here

24. White Cheddar and Dijon Baked Eggs

Earn bonus brownie points and serve this with a toasted baguette!

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This easy to make recipe only requires 6 ingredients and a lot of love! Serve this with baguette bread and you’ll wish every day were Mother’s Day!

Ingredients

4 large eggs

salt and pepper, to taste

half of one small/medium tomato, diced small (I used half of an unpeeled Roma)

about 1/2 heaping cup grated white cheddar cheese, measured piled loosely (or mozzarella, Fontina, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, etc.)

2 teaspoons dijon mustard (or your favorite yellow, hot, spicy, etc. mustard)

parsley, optional for garnishing (or basil, thyme, etc.)

Get the recipe here

25. Cranberry Orange Sparkler

This cocktail will make your mom feel like the Queen she is!

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Mimosas are great, but they’re not Mother’s Day great. Let your mom relax a little with this beautifully-colored cocktail.

Ingredients

1 cup cranberry juice cocktail

1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier

1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne or other dry white sparkling wine, chilled

24 ounces ginger ale, chilled

Get the recipe here

Need a gift to go with your brunch? Check out our 36 Thoughtful Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts and 15 DIY Mother’s Day Cards to complete the day with!

Have a great Mother’s Day, everyone!

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