A sweet riff on mango lassi, this cake’s batter is imbued with yogurt to keep it moist during the bake. With yogurt as a moistening agent in the batter, this cake has a light, tender crumb infused with warm cardamom. Mango preserves brushed alongside the cake with the yogurt icing glaze offer layers …
24 Impressive Mother's Day Brunch Recipes
Cooking up a homemade brunch for Mother's Day is a meaningful idea to impress the mother figure(s) in your life. Treat them to crêpes, zingy spiced eggs, a rich breakfast pizza, or a sweet omelet stuffed with vanilla-scented mascarpone whipped cream, jam, and fresh berries. Curate your menu with these Mother's Day brunch ideas for a thoughtful gesture.
Creamy burrata is the centerpiece of this salad of strawberries marinated in a honey and balsamic vinaigrette and served over arugula and basil leaves. Jump to recipe We all love a tomato salad paired with rich, creamy burrata, but the wait for tomatoes to come into season can be frustrating. This …
This breakfast originated in Mumbai and has become a favorite around the world. Jump to recipe This dish was created at the Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai in the 1960s, in honor of Devi Prasad Kejriwal, a member who often requested a version of this dish of eggs on cheese toast. His family did not …
Nutty whole wheat flour, fluffy ricotta, and tender cooked quinoa add flavor and texture to these light pancakes, due to the clever addition of whipped egg whites. Lemon zest, vanilla, and maple syrup add just enough sweetness to balance the slightly bitter quinoa. Choose a creamy, whole-milk …
A hybrid of a ham and cheese sandwich and French toast, this breakfast and brunch sandwich is both sweet and savory, with raspberry jam and spicy mustard. If you are the kind of person who hates picking between sweet and savory dishes at breakfast or brunch, the Monte Cristo is perfect for you. Ham …
Eggs and creamy yogurt are spiced up with a chile crisp with peppery harissa in this Turkish breakfast classic. This dish served at Zaytinya by José Andrés is a contemporary homage to çilbir, a classic Turkish dish traditionally made with poached eggs, yogurt, and paprika butter. This version …
This spicy showstopper is just the thing to have for brunch. Jump to recipe Huevos Rabo de Mestiza is a hearty brunch recipe that packs a punch — and it comes together in under one hour. Charred poblanos, canned tomatoes, and sautéed onions form the base for eggs that poach directly in the sauce in …
In this baked oatmeal, perfectly tender spiced oats mixed with sweet and tart fruit are topped with crispy coconut and pecans. The recipe calls for raspberries—blackberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries would work as well. Blooming the spices in the hot brown butter releases their flavors …
These loaded cornmeal waffles are your next brunch showstopper, balancing savory, salty, and sweet flavors all in one dish. Fresh corn kernels and honey lend their sweetness to the waffles, while cornmeal gives them a pleasant bite. Basil and chives are then blended into both the waffle batter and …
Lemon zest and thyme add subtle fragrance to this showstopping tart's ricotta filling, balancing the savory Parmesan and prosciutto. Jump to recipe Note from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Gently pressing on the par-baked pastry while spreading the filling is key to creating a crisp crust. Make …
Chef Justin Bazdarich makes his Kind Brother pizza at Speedy Romeo in Brooklyn extra decadent with a combination of béchamel and smoked mozzarella. This easy version also gets a kick from smoked mozzarella, plus a drizzle of fresh basil oil for a pop of freshness. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 1 cup …
This streusel-topped rhubarb coffee cake is a standout celebration of spring. Its tender crumb is the perfect match for the rosy, tart rhubarb. Jump to recipe The addition of buttermilk lends tanginess and richness to the cake batter, while the rhubarb is marinated in sugar before baking, softening …
Crêpes stuffed with savory slices of ham and a nutty Alpine-style cheese making this dish a lighter, yet still satisfying new brunch classic. Drawing inspiration from a Croque Monsieur and an egg-topped Croque Madame, Milwaukee chef Joe Muench’s playful crêpe pays homage to Wisconsin by sourcing …
If you're looking to start your day on a savory note, here's a great recipe to try. Store-bought granola is often packed with lots of sugar, and while there are sweet notes to this granola, with its maple syrup, orange zest, and cardamom, it leans much more savory with smoked almonds, buttery pine …
These surprisingly elegant, savory herb-topped eggs bake up in a muffin pan, so it’s easy to make breakfast or brunch for a few days — or for more than a few people. Jump to recipe This egg cup recipe is great for meal prep to reheat for breakfast throughout the week, or you can bake a batch to serve …
In these classic Puerto Rican sweet treats, a filling of cream cheese and sweet guava paste breathes new life into leftover puff pastry. Remember that leftover box of puff pastry sheets in your freezer? The one purchased over the holidays for celebratory appetizers and desserts that now finds itself …
Cheddar and sour cream make this breakfast casserole perfect for lazy weekends. Jump to recipe This savory, potato-and-cheese-laden casserole has just enough eggs to hold it together and make it creamy. Add cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage if you want to make it heartier, or chopped jalapeños for …
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A yeast dough enriched with milk and eggs is essential for bakery-worthy breakfast pastries. While both sweet and savory fillings are numerous, we love the combination of fresh strawberry preserves and chopped pistachios. Be sure to roll up the filled dough tightly to get a defined spiral …
This buttery ham and cheese pastry was inspired by one of the most popular offerings at Chicago's Kasama, Genie Kwon and Tim Flores' bakery by day and fine dining restaurant at night. The flaky pastry balances sweet and savory flavors from the nutty Gruyère cheese sauce, salty ham, and crunchy …
Nutty buckwheat crêpes wrapped around miso-caramelized onions and fried eggs are our new brunch move. Jump to recipe Folded around umami-packed caramelized onions, crème fraîche, and fried eggs, these lacy crêpes from chef Kat Turner of Highly Likely in Los Angeles get a hint of nuttiness from …
A layer of brie makes this chive-speckled quiche especially decadent. It’s a simple and delicious dish for brunch or lunch with friends. Jump to recipe This recipe comes from Catherine Pascal, co-proprietor of Domaine du Cellier aux Moines in Burgundy, who likes to make it with Chaource, a rich, …
This fluffy, sweet, cake-like omelet is filled with cranberry jam, mascarpone whipped cream, and berries Jump to recipe This baked, sweet omelet from Slovenian cookbook author Alma Rekić is stuffed with cranberry jam, whipped mascarpone, and fresh berries. “There are many variations in fillings and …
This puffy pancake gets an extra-savory touch from grated Swiss cheese and a hint of Dijon mustard, while a combination of mixed wild mushrooms, shallot, and arugula tops it off. Use room temperature milk and eggs to give the Dutch baby a higher rise than you'll get from fridge-cold ingredients. …