My Favorite Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Mother's Day only comes once a year, and if there's ever a time to pull out all the stops in the kitchen, this is it. Whether you're hosting a table of ten or keeping it intimate with just the two of you, a homemade brunch is one of the most personal, loving things you can do. It says I planned this for you. I made this for you. You are worth every dish.

This year, we put together all my brunch favorites — 19 recipes! The kind of spread that feels like a celebration from the very first bite to the last. We've split it into two sections: the sweet, indulgent dishes to start, and the savory, satisfying centerpieces to follow. Mix and match to build the perfect menu for your mom, your table, and your morning.

Let's get into it.

🌸 The Sweet

01 — Astrid's Cinnamon Scones

Baked Fresh

You could smell them before you could see them. That cinnamon-butter cloud hits first — and suddenly everyone is in the kitchen. If you love cinnamon rolls but not the commitment, this is the move. Cozy, nostalgic, and dangerously easy.

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02 — Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Heirloom Recipe

The perfect cake to have on hand to serve guests — moist, spiced, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon-streusel crumble. Ideal for breakfast or a cozy coffee break, and the kind of recipe that becomes a forever tradition.

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03 — Syrniki

Best Breakfast I Made This Year

The best breakfast made this year — and that is saying something. Inspired by Eastern European farmers cheese pancakes, these are a hybrid of a pancake and a cheesecake, and they are so good you will be speechless for a second. Serve warm with sour cream and sour cherry jam.

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04 — Hasselback French Toast Casserole

Make-Ahead

The classic brunch showstopper, made with brioche rolls sliced hasselback style so everyone gets their own little mini French toast loaf. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning — hot tip: chocolate chip brioche rolls make this extra child-friendly.

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05 — Biscoff Babka Knots

Pull Apart

Be prepared to swoon. This babka knot will blow every other breakfast or teatime treat right out of the water. Soft enriched dough braided with Biscoff cookie butter, baked golden, and served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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06 — Fairy Cookies

Sweet Treat

These pastel cookies are perfect for any celebration — and Mother's Day is exactly that. Soft, buttery Italian-style cookies iced in pretty pastels, super easy to make, and guaranteed to make the table look like a dream.

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07 — Gluten Free Citrus Olive Oil Cake

Gluten Free

A brilliant one-bowl gluten-free olive oil cake that's bright, moist, and perfectly zesty. Everyone gets a slice at this table — and no one will know the difference. A great dessert option for Passover too.

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08 — Strawberry Meringue Cake

Showstopper

Strawberries and meringues — everyone's favorite dessert combination. Start with a layer of cake, pile on the cream and fresh berries, and this will be your most requested dessert all summer long. Pavlova just got a makeover.

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🫶 Savory

09 — Secret Ingredient Magic Quiche

Showstopper

A great way to use up leftover vegetables — with a surprise ingredient that magically creates 3 layers. Add protein if you wish, but don't forget to allow 30 minutes for cooling before you dig in. Leftovers make a delicious addition to a packed lunch.

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10 — Rustic Pan Quiche

Free-Form

This is the easiest quiche you'll ever make. No fussy pastry shell, no pie dish — just a free-form, rustic pan quiche that feels as relaxed and warm as the morning itself.

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11 — Asparagus Cheese Tart

Spring

This asparagus tart will have everyone talking. Spring on a plate — thin asparagus spears over a cheesy, flaky base. Looks like it took hours, comes together in a fraction of the time.

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12 — Easy Caprese Tartlets

Bite-Sized

Holiday weekend appetizers have never been easier. These easy and delicious bites will be the first to go — fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella, and a pastry shell that shatters when you bite into it.

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13 — Spinach Halloumi Pull-Apart

Shareable

Another winner in the "looks fancy but so easy to make" series. This pull-apart is packed with wilted spinach and salty, golden halloumi — the savory centerpiece that belongs in the middle of the table.

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14 — Bacon & Egg Cups

Hand-Held

An easy addition to any brunch that looks far fancier than it is. Prepare ahead of time and pop into the oven just before serving. Crowd-pleasing, hand-held, and impossible not to love.

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15 — Crispy Artichoke Salad

Fresh

Crispy artichokes and creamy white beans tossed with Brussels sprouts in a zesty Parmesan dressing. The fresh, textured counterpoint the savory table needs.

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16 — Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad

Seasonal

Run, don't walk to your nearest farmers market and pick up summer's gold. Jewel-toned heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, and a simple dressing that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.

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17 — Orzo Pasta Salad with Snap Peas, Radishes, and Feta Cheese

Crowd-Pleaser

Your new go-to recipe for spring picnics and summer lunches — and the one everyone goes back to three times and always wants the recipe for. Scales up easily and makes everyone happy.

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18 — Hummus, Tomato and Avocado Salad

Light

The perfect summer meal — or snack. You have to add this to your recipe rotation. Creamy hummus as the base, topped with ripe tomatoes and buttery avocado. Drizzle with good olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt.

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19 — Air Fryer Mini Bagel Bites

Bite-Sized

Tasty perfection in every bite. These air fryer bagel bites only take 20 minutes to make and are perfect for breakfast or a lunchbox snack — set them out early and watch the kitchen fill with people.

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A Table Set With Love

This menu was built with one thing in mind: making the women who raised us, inspired us, and loved us feel exactly that — loved. Whether you make two recipes or all nineteen, the act of cooking for someone is its own kind of gift.

Happy Mother's Day. May your table be full, your coffee hot, and your morning unhurried.

— with love, Shani
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