I may be a television host and cookbook author, but first and foremost I’m a mom and wife. My family is everything to me, and I love nothing more than being mom to my four sweet daughters.
So, here’s to all moms – wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Mother’s Day. And what better way to celebrate moms than with a delicious meal? Here are a few menu ideas from me to you. Get the family together, and enjoy!
Breakfast in Bed
A perfect way to celebrate mom (on Mother’s Day or any other day). Add toast and coffee or tea…and you’ll win mom over every time.
Velvet Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Herbs with Homemade Sausage Patties
OR
Baked Eggs with Chorizo and Ham with Perfectly Crispy Potatoes
Family Fun
Here are a few of my girls’ favorite breakfast treats. We love lazy Sunday mornings in our pajamas eating breakfast together as a family, so why not continue that on Mother’s Day?
Vanilla Dutch Baby (Puffed Pancake) or Chocolate Chocolate Veggie Pancakes and Green Morning Smoothies
Light Lunch
A simple, healthy and refreshing lunch spread sure to please mom any day.
Roasted Salmon Greek Salad with Yogurt Sauce with a pitcher of Garden Green Iced Tea
Watermelon with Ginger-Mint Simple Syrup
Savory Spread
Some like sweet and some like savory. Here’s a great brunch or lunch menu for a mom who reserves her sweet tooth for dessert.
Quick Croque Madames served alongside a Parisian Cafe Salad with Classic Dijon Vinaigrette
Mom’s Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Gifts & Guests
Want to wow a special mom in your life with a tasty treat this Mother’s Day? Need to bring something to a Mother’s Day celebration you’re attending as a guest? Here are some easy ideas.
Cookbook Cafe
If you have a copy of my “Ten Dollar Dinners” cookbook (which, by the way, makes a great gift for any mom in your life), then you know there’s a surprise at the end…a bonus Breakfast chapter! Here are some morning classics that you’ll find:
*Something Sweet: Whip up a batch of Cinnamon Buns or Honey Maple Granola
*Eggs: Try unique egg dishes like Poached Eggs with Roasted Asparagus and Browned Butter or Fried Brown Rice and Eggs with Garlic-Soy Vinaigrette