If you could’t decide on your Mother’s Day brunch menu, choose from these favorites.
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This year, we’re honoring Mom with Mother’s Day brunch ideas that she will love.
Just whisk, pour, bake, and serve.
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Strawberry Rose French 75s
Consider this Mom’s signature cocktail of the day.
This brunch-time cocktail has more alcohol than a mimosa, so remind everyone to pace themselves.
It pairs perfectly with a breakfast quiche or roast chicken.
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If Mom is a fan of savory foods, mix her favorite cheese right into the dough.
If you already have enough salty foods on the table, make these sweeter with granulated sugar.
Chamomile Coconut Cake
Help Mom relax with a cake infused with her favorite relaxing tea.
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The single layer and straightforward recipe make this elegant cake much easier to make than it looks.
A creamy avocado-basil dressing ties the whole dish together.
At the deli counter, look for French bistro-style ham, which bumps these sandwiches up a notch.
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Add your choice of fresh berries for jammy richness.
It slathers store-bought naan with a flavor-boosted cream cheese mixture made with lemon zest, chives, and garlic.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives, and youre all set.
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Italian Baked Eggs
Wow Mom with this meaty Italian egg dish.
Serve with some mozzarella-topped toasted bread to scoop up every last bit of that tomato-y goodness.
Malted Chocolate Brownies
Give Mom a sweet treat courtesy of these fudgy brownies.
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Before the brownies bake, sprinkle a generous handful of chopped malted milk balls (like Whoppers!)
on top to deliver more malted goodness.
This refreshing beverage, virtually impossible to mess up, is great for a brunch or lunch spread.
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It’s packed with kid-favorite tater tots and the usual breakfast staplessausage, eggs, and cheesefor grown-ups.
To heat things up, use spicy sausage in the casserole and top with sliced jalapenos.
Spring Minestrone
Spring has sprung, and this soup recipe celebrates it!
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Get in the spirit with this easy, four-ingredient cup o' the Irish instead.
If the weather’s too hot for this, tryiced Irish coffeeinstead.
Salty Coffee Toffee Bars
If Mom likes coffee and sweets, she’lllovethis coffee-flavored treat.
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Bake extra for Mom to enjoy throughout the week.
It starts with a puff pastry base schmeared with scallion-flavored creme fraiche.
Top with smoked salmon and runny eggs, and you’re ready to serve to stunned guests.
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Despite how simple it is to make, it looks and sounds worthy of a special celebration.
Serve with a watercress salad and a crusty loaf.
Replace the gin with club soda for an alcohol-free version.
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Top with cooked chicken and sliced almonds for evenmorecrunch.
The crust is a fuss-free phyllo pastry shell that’s filled with Gruyere and onions in a luscious custard.
Serve these warm or at room temperature, with or before brunch.
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Pop the champagne glasses in the fridge to chill them a couple of hours before brunch begins.
Serve these rolls on their own or alongside a simple salad and a sweet treat.
A luscious cream cheese icing brings extra moisture and sweetness to each bite.
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