Mothers Day Brunch Menu

These strawberry-laden muffins are an easy homemade baked good to feature as part of any brunch, but their tender, sweet nature ​seems to make them perfect for Mothers Day. Part-skim and whole-milk ricotta both work nicely in this recipe.

Buttermilk makes these scones tender and moist without the traditional heavy cream. They're lovely on their own or served with a homemade strawberry jam or sweet rhubarb compote.

For a mom who loves doughnuts, what could be a better treat than homemade doughnuts? Start the dough the day before for the best flavor.

Made in the style of a Spanish tortilla, this frittata is chock full of sautéed leeks and fresh spring herbs for tons of flavor. In case Mom doesn't like leeks, try this Zucchini Frittata instead.

Equally springy, but perhaps more to traditional tastes as compared to the frittata option, this quiche is creamy, full of asparagus, and magically rich and creamy yet light tasting.

If you don't want an egg-centric brunch, know that gravlax, the Scandinavian version of lox, is surprisingly easy to make at home. You just need to plan ahead a day or two. If you're making it, consider serving it with homemade bialys. If you really want to go all out, whip some homemade horseradish crème to serve in place of cream cheese while you're at it.

If you see big piles of tangled pea plant vines at the market, grab a bunch and sauté them as a bright green, healthful, delicious addition to any meal—including Mothers Day brunch.

If your mom made you eat your peas and carrots as a kid, this is your chance to say "thank you." Whether you liked her version or not, this stunningly fresh and vibrantly colored rendition is a winner.

No matter which main dish you choose, this simple and unique spring salad is a different way to serve the fabulous spring treat that is asparagus at brunch. Plus, salad at brunch helps bring out the "lunch" part of the equation.

Spring is egg season. For real. Chickens allowed to lay on a more natural schedule slow down over the winter and gear up into real action again when the sun is warmer and the grass is greener. Eggs from chickens allowed to run around free on pasture have deep yellow yolks and bright, bouncy whites—perfect for this dessert of poached egg white meringue and rich egg yolk custard that divides the eggs and uses both parts to their finest degree.

If you're looking for something a bit less predictable than a mimosa or a bellini (not that there's anything wrong with either of those options), this easy sangria features fresh strawberries and lovely rosé wine.