If you're looking for the easiest way to make Mom feel celebrated this Mother's Day, the answer is brunch. A slow, beautiful spread at home, where the coffee never runs out and somebody else does the dishes. These are the recipes I reach for every May, the ones that look fancy enough for the occasion but are forgiving enough that you actually get to sit down with everyone.
Whether you're hosting a houseful or quietly making something special for the mom in your life (or yourself - you deserve it), these Mother's Day brunch recipes mix sweet and savory, hearty and bright. Make ahead what you can the night before, sip something fizzy in the morning, and let the table do the work.
Whole Wheat Waffle Recipe
Crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-inside whole wheat waffles loaded with rolled oats and wheat germ - finished with an optional 5-ingredient homemade strawberry syrup. The easiest, most-requested Mother's
Spicy Chicken and Waffles Recipe (Crispy, Saucy & Easy)
Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in buttery Frank's hot sauce, piled on warm waffles with a drizzle of maple syrup. Sweet meets heat - ready in about 30 minutes.
Mini Banana Bread Muffins: Simple, Moist & Flavorful
Mini Banana Bread Muffins bring together the best parts of banana bread in a fun, snackable form. Whether you're packing lunches, meal prepping, or just looking for a cozy afternoon bite, these muffin
Fried Egg Sandwich with Ham, Cheese & Strawberry Jelly
This fried egg sandwich on crispy sourdough is loaded with ham, melted cheese, strawberry jelly, and hot sauce - then broiled until golden. Ready in 15 minutes.
Strawberry Salad Recipe with Homemade Balsamic Dressing
This strawberry salad recipe is the kind of dish that stops people mid-conversation. Juicy sliced strawberries, crisp cucumber, creamy crumbled gorgonzola, and toasted slivered almonds - all tossed in
Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe with Blueberries, Arugula & Feta
A fresh and colorful Israeli couscous salad with sweet blueberries, peppery arugula, salty feta, and a simple honey lemon dressing. Ready in 15 minutes!
Classic Beef Tartare
Restaurant-quality beef tartare made at home in 10 minutes-filet mignon hand-diced with shallot, capers, cornichons, Dijon, and Worcestershire. The classic French bistro appetizer, served with grilled buttered bread. A showstopping savory option for an upscale Mother's Day brunch spread.
However you put your spread together, the secret to a great Mother's Day brunch isn't the menu - it's the slowness. Light a candle, pour the orange juice into a real glass, hand out the flowers, and let everyone linger at the table a little longer than usual. That's the gift.
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