Our Top 3 Mother’s Day Brunch Menus of All Time

Recipe: Fizzy Berry Pick-Me-Up
Recipe: Arugula with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Recipe: Cheese Grits and Roasted Tomatoes
Recipe: Spring Vegetable Frittata
Recipe: Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Bites

Delight Mom with a simple and pretty brunch from Nashville cookbook author Matt Moore. He likes to kick things off with a festive cocktail to keep Mama relaxed before starting brunch with a simple salad that’s an ode to Mama’s adage: “Eat your greens.” A frittata is a beautiful centerpiece for this brunch, as it’s easy to make and offers family-style presentation. Balance out this savory brunch with homemade doughnut bites, which Moore likes to pair with a “shooter” of ice-cold chocolate milk.

Recipe: Deviled Egg Salad and Asparagus Tartines
Recipe: Avocado Fritters with Lime Cream
Recipe: Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
Recipe: Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien
Recipe: Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers
Recipe: Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
Recipe: Breakfast Sausage Meatballs with Apple Butter Dipping Sauce
Recipe: Shrimp and Bacon Salad Sliders
Recipe: Shortcakes with Lemon Cream Filling

The cutest way to say “cheers” to Mom is with an adorable lineup of tiny bites that will satisfy family members craving something sweet or savory. Set up everything buffet-style, with a few floral arrangements and a mimosa bar to make Mom’s day. Serve up reimagined retro favorites like ham salad or a seasonal take on finger sandwiches. Don’t be afraid to add extra hot sauce or a dash of cayenne to the egg salad if Mama prefers a little heat. Try poppable sausage meatballs that are way more festive than patties, and try a “dangerously good” homemade doughnut hole muffin recipe. End the meal with a gorgeous build-your-own shortcake station with a spread of fresh fruit toppings.

Recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks
Recipe: Potato Hash
Recipe: Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde
Recipe: Cured Salmon with Dill-Horseradish Cream
Recipe: Kale Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Pickled Onions
Recipe: Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote

Birmingham chef John Hall says he owes his culinary success to the women in his family. So for Mother’s Day, he likes to go all out with a special homemade brunch, “cooking with the season” and using the lessons the matriarchs or his family taught him: how to work clean in the kitchen; how to learn from his mistakes; and how to enjoy the process even when it gets frustrating. Each dish in this colorful, flavorful menu is inspired by his mother and grandmother. Pretty salmon crostinis are a callback to his mom’s Sunday salmon croquettes, and a batch of fluffy ricotta pancakes remind Hall of the Saturday mornings of his childhood. A brightened-up bowl of shrimp and grits and a colorful potato hash were both inspired by his mother’s recipes.