40 Best Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Brunch is the best meal by far so what better way to celebrate Mom than treating her to a Mother’s Day Brunch! I love brunch because you can enjoy both sweet and savory dishes, everything from appetizers, quiche to biscuits, muffins and pancakes and of course, cocktails.
Appetizer Bites + Dips
Whether your serve an appetizer upon your Mother’s day brunch guests’ arrival or include it as a part of your brunch spread, these brunch appetizer recipes are a must-make!
5-Ingredient Baked Goat Cheese with Apricot Jam
You only need 5 ingredients to make this Baked Goat Cheese with Apricot Jam. It's a quick and easy appetizer you can make any time of year.
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The Best Blackberry Baked Brie with Walnuts & Honey
This blackberry baked brie is a 5-ingredient appetizer you need to make! Delicious & easy to make and serve to guests anytime of year.
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Easy Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles Appetizer
These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles are an easy appetizer to make anytime of year! Make them for brunch, cocktail hour or a light dinner
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Roasted Strawberry Crostini Appetizer
This Roasted Strawberry Appetizer is made with just 5 ingredients! It's sweet, savoury and the perfect Spring-Summer bite for entertaining!
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Easy Apricot Jam & Gruyere Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
For a quick and impressive appetizer make these Apricot Jam & Gruyere Cheese Puff Pastry Bites! All you need is 6 ingredients & 30 minutes!
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Egg Brunch Recipes
Quiche recipes are by far my favourite savory brunch item! They’re so easy to prepare and then serve with biscuits or bread and a big salad (see more inspo below).
Bacon Mushroom Spinach Quiche with Gruyere Cheese
One of my favourite brunch dishes of all time, my Mom’s recipe for Bacon, Mushroom & Spinach Quiche is the savoury dish you need this weekend!
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Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
This easy one pot Shakshuka is a delicious dish. Eggs are poached in a simmering tomato sauce which is perfect to share for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
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Healthy Crustless Veggie Breakfast Quiche
This Healthy Crustless Veggie Breakfast Quiche recipe is packed with veggies! It's perfect for meal prep & for brunch on the weekend!
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Spring Frittata Recipe with Arugula and Fresh Herbs
An easy & flavourful frittata made with crisp arugula and fresh herbs! Made with just 10 ingredients, it's perfect for any Spring meal.
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Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins
These Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins are a delicious and easy recipe that will do just the trick for weekdays or brunch on the weekend! Filled with sweet potato, sage and spinach, plus turkey breakfast sausage, this is a dish you’re sure to come back for.
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Easy Egg Breakfast Quesadillas with Pinto Beans
These Egg Breakfast Quesadillas with Pinto Beans are packed with over 30g of protein! Easy to make & meal prep for the week ahead too.
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French Toast Bakes + Pancake Recipes for Mother’s Day Brunch
A french toast breakfast bake that can be prepared ahead of time is a go-to recipe for brunch! Alternatively, you can whip up a batch of pancakes and then keep warm in the oven.
Easy French Toast Blueberry Breakfast Bake Recipe
This French Toast Blueberry Breakfast Bake Recipe is an easy make-ahead breakfast the whole family will love! Delicious for brunch too!
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes
Delicious, healthy & easy to make, these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes have all the flavour of carrot cake, for breakfast or brunch!
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Spiced Pear Baked French Toast
This deliciously spiced french toast is packed with pears and is the perfect cozy meal to share for brunch.
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Easy & Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe
This fluffy and Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe is the best way to start the day or enjoy for weekend brunch!
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Croissant French Toast Bake with Raspberry Jam
This breakfast bake is perfect for a crowd. With buttery croissants and tart raspberry jam, you will enjoy every bite.
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Muffins + Biscuits
Muffin’s and biscuits are a great addition to any brunch table because they can be made ahead of time! You’ll find fruity muffins and savory biscuit recipes that are made for a brunch menu.
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel Topping
Packed with strawberries & rhubarb and topped with a buttery streusel, this Strawberry Rhubarb Muffin recipe is a must-make!
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Easy Herb Drop Biscuits
Tender, fluffy Herb Drop Biscuits speckled with fresh herbs and made in just one bowl for ease. A delicious combination of flavours to enjoy anytime of day.
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The Best Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins
Fluffy, packed with blueberries and topped with a buttery streusel topping, look no further than this recipe to make your own Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins at home!
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Sweet Potato and Cheddar Drop Biscuits
These fluffy, tender Sweet Potato and Cheddar Drop Biscuits take just 30 minutes & bring all of the delicious flavours for anytime of day!
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Healthy and Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins made with wholesome ingredients like oats and apples, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Plus, a little protein boost from greek yogurt.
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Cheddar-Thyme Biscuits
How about a cheesy, flavourful, flaky biscuit? I’d say these Cheddar-Thyme Biscuits would indeed hit the spot!
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Big Salads
A big salad recipe is the perfect addition to any brunch! Most ingredients can be prepped ahead of time and then all you need to do is drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.
Blueberry Basil Summer Green Salad with Goat Cheese
This Blueberry Basil Summer Salad is made with just 6 ingredients! A delicious summer green salad as a side dish for a bbq or make it a meal!
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Easy Green Summer Chopped Salad (with meal prep tips)
This fresh green summer chopped salad comes together in just 10 minutes! Easy to make and perfect to meal prep too.
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Easy Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad
Easy summer tortellini pasta salad with fresh herbs, arugula, peas, parmesan and a divine lemon oregano dressing. A simple dinner or take on a picnic!
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The Best Strawberry Summer Salad Recipe with Feta
A quick and delicious Strawberry Summer Salad made with fresh berries, feta, almonds, basil, lettuce and a simple lemon dressing!
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Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pesto
Made with tomatoes, pesto and arugula, this Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pesto is sure to become a summer favourite. Perfect for sharing!
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Quick and Refreshing Summer Green Salad Recipe
This Summer Green Salad is quick and easy to make. Packed with delicious, seasonal veggies, it will be your go-to summer salad!
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Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad
Fresh corn, zucchini, baby tomatoes, orange pepper and red onion roasted with garlic and oregano bring an ultimate dose of flavour to this Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad.
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Market Spring Vegetable Salad
Taste spring in every bite of this Market Spring Vegetable Salad; a perfect lunch or accompaniment to any dinner.
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Cake Recipes
If you want to finish brunch with something sweet, try one of these easy one-bowl cake recipes.
Simple Coconut Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delicious one layer Simple Coconut Carrot Cake made with sweetened coconut and carrots. Topped with a delectable cream cheese frosting!
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Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake
This Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake is a perfect, simple but mouth-watering treat where apples take centre stage! Topped with a delicious crumb topping, it's a lovely Fall dessert!
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Rhubarb Cake
Filled with rhubarb and topped with brown sugar & cinnamon, this Rhubarb Cake is easy to make and made for sharing! Spring or Summer, this cake is a hit!
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Cocktails + Sangria Recipes for Mother’s Day Brunch
It’s not brunch without a drink to cheers with! These are my favourite cocktails and sangria recipes for brunch and many can be made non-alcoholic by swapping for your favourite non-alcoholic spirits or wines if desired.
The Best Lavender French 75 Cocktail Recipe
A French 75 cocktail, elevated by the violet-hued Empress 1908 Gin and a few dashes of lavender bitters. A perfect cocktail for Spring and Summer!
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Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria
Kick off the summer with a fresh twist with this Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria, full of fresh flavours and easy to make for summer entertaining!
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The Best Rhubarb French 75 Cocktail
This Rhubarb French 75 Cocktail is elevated by the gorgeous pink-hued rhubarb syrup! Add gin, lemon & champagne for a sparkly cocktail.
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Summer Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria (with rosé)
This Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria is a bright and cheerful sip for the summer! With berries, rhubarb, kombucha & rosé, it's summer in a cup!
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Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch
Strawberries are combined with lemons for a tasty lemonade base in this Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch. Then, everything is mixed together with sparkling water, gin and of course, rosé for a refreshing summer cocktail!
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Campari Rosé Spritz
Made with just 3 ingredients, this Campari Rosé Spritz is a beautiful, vibrant cocktail made for the summer season.
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Brunch Board
For a smaller, casual gathering, this Brunch Board has sweet and savoury ingredients to suit every taste. Plus, the Plum Tarts are the perfect dessert bite to top off a spectacular brunch!
Brunch Board
Servings: 6 -8 people
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Ingredients
For the plum tarts
- 1 sheet defrosted puff pastry
- 2-3 large plums sliced thin mix of red and dark purple plums
- 3 tbsp sugar I like to use cane sugar
- 1-2 tbsp butter melted
For the brunch board
- 1 recipe for Plum Tarts
- 200 g gruyere cheese cut into slices
- 8-10 slices prosciutto
- 1-2 cups multigrain crackers
- 1-2 cups granola
- 2 cups strawberries
- 4-5 apricots sliced
- 1 small pint mixed cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 1 small baguette sliced
- 1-2 cups coconut yogurt
- 1/2 cup goat cheese softened
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey or honeycomb
- 2-3 basil leaves for garnishing the goat cheese
- thyme sprigs for garnish
- toasted and shredded coconut for garnishing the coconut yogurt
Instructions
For the plum tarts
- **Important: thaw puff pastry according to package directions**
- Pre-heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut puff pastry sheet into 16 squares and place onto baking sheet, spaced a part.
- Using a fork, make dots throughout the middle of each puff pastry square, leaving about a half-inch border around the square.
- Place 3 plum slices on the middle of each square, approximately covering the space that’s been dotted with the fork.
- Brush the borders of each puff pastry square with melted butter and then sprinkle each square generously with sugar.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool about 5 minutes on the pan. Then they are ready to be served! Note: You can absolutely make these ahead of time and then sprinkle with a bit more sugar just before serving on your brunch board – they do not need to be served warm.
To assemble the brunch board
- Prepare the plum tarts and let cool.
- Find a serving board and 3-4 small serving bowls plus a couple of knives and spoons for serving.
- Slice and measure out all the remaining ingredients.
- Scoop the goat cheese into a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with basil.
- Scoop the coconut yogurt into a small bowl and mixed cherry tomatoes in their own small bowl.
- To create the brunch board, start by placing the three main bowls (goat cheese, tomatoes and yogurt) on the board. Then start to fill in with crackers, baguette and plum tarts. Continue to fill in spaces with fresh fruit, prosciutto and garnish with thyme sprigs.
- Use the Brunch Board photos to help guide your design or go with your own creative presentation! Don’t worry about fitting everything on the board to start with; you can always refill when needed.
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