Sunday May 12, 2024
Mom is the rock of the family and deserves all the best. Treat her to one of these special menus.
Mother's Day Spring Brunch
My creative sister served this satisfying brunch for Easter but it's perfect for Mom's big day. Add pancakes or oven French toast for a sweet touch.
Coffee, Prosecco, Spicy Bloody Mary's
Bacon, Gouda and Tomato Omelets
or other combination
Tabbouleh with Pearl Couscous
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Vinaigrette
Every Mom Loves Brunch
Check out these slider recipes to change up this delightfully spicy menu
Coffee, Prosecco, Rose, Beer
Salty Nibbles such as chips, nuts, corn chips and fresh fruit
Homemade or purchased biscuits
Serve with butter, jelly, jam and syrup
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Serve with avocado slices and lime juice and saltine crackers
Saucy Meatball Sliders
Serve with Pink Mayonnaise, pickled jalepenos, sliced shallots or green onions
Spinach and Pear Salad
Use seasonal fruit; add about 2 tablespoons of blue cheese if desired
Mom's Favorite Lunch
Simple ingredients make this menu quick but delicious
Mom's Favorite Cocktails and Beverages
Garlic and Pepper Olives and Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread
Serve with Cracker Assortment
Chicken Pecan Salad Sandwiches on Mini Croissants
Butter Lettuce Salad with Crispy Radishes and Cucumbers
Dress with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
Sliced Melons and Cherries in a Vanilla and Kirsch Syrup
Or your favorite fruits and liquor
Honey Almond Biscotti and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Lemon and Garlic Vinaigrette
Makes about 1/2 cup. Double ingredients to make 1 cup.
Juice of 2 lemons, plus grated zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic; season with salt. Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Season with pepper. Remove garlic before serving
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch
This brunch menu also works well for a bridal shower. Serve champagne before and during the meal. Also serve sparkling water, Mimosas and coffee
Croissants Butter Preserves Apple Butter
Sliced Oranges Sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar
Tomato Omelet
Breakfast Sausages, Baked Ham or Bacon
Tortellini and Sautéed Vegetable Salad
Serve atop salad greens with Italian dressing
Grissini, Breadsticks, Rolls or Crackers
Strawberries and Chantilly Cream
Mom's Big Family Brunch
Serves 12-16
Change this sumptuous brunch to suit your taste with different salads, barbecued chicken or your favorite grilled fish. This menu also works for dinner.
Sesame and Ginger Whole Salmon
Slow Roasted Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Thyme
To change this recipe to serve 12, prepare at least 8 pounds of chicken and roughly triple all other ingredients. Use 2 large baking pans
OR
Pea Salad with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese
Both recipes double easily to serve 12 or more
Mixed greens with balsamic or buttermilk ranch dressing
Rolls and Butter
Ambrosia
Strawberry Shortcake
Mom's Favorite Flavors
Thai Chicken Salad with Lime Herb Dressing
Serve on top of thinly sliced salted cabbage
Wined Teriyaki Beef
Sauteed Bok Choy
Drunken Pineapple or Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Fortune Cookies
Savory Mother's Day Brunch
Serve with fruit teas, juices, white wine spritzers and coffee
Fruit Danishes, Corn Muffins or Coffee Cake
Spinach and Garlic Frittata
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Serve with mixed green salad, rolls, crackers
Melon wedges, orange slices, black grapes
Orange Rum Cake
Mother's Day Luncheon
A nourishing lunch which is also good for a small dinner party. Serve with mineral water, fruit juice, tea and coffee
Easy Appetizer Recipes
Pecan Catfish
Chicken Breast with Wine Sauce and Buttered Mushrooms
Super Easy Potatoes Au Gratin
Seasonal Mixed Greens with Ranch Dressing
Ripe Tomato Slices with Lemon Juice and Fresh Basil Rolls and Butter
Special Apple Crepes
Dinner for Mom
Champagne Cocktails or Martinis
Fruit and Cheese Board
Leg of Lamb with Roasted Vegetables
Multi Layer Salad
Bread, rolls, butter
Mint jelly, relishes, chutney
Sorbet
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