My parents are coming to Portland this week, and I could not be more excited to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom … for the first time in forever!
In honor of the women who brought you into this world (and, let’s be honest, can still take you out), I’m sharing my favorite Ina Garten recipes perfect for Mother’s Day brunch, lunch, and dessert.
From classics with the volume turned up – like Truffled Scrambled Eggs and Fresh Peach Bellinis – to elegant showstoppers like Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter and Cœur à la Crème with Raspberries, to simple stunners like Seared Tuna & Avocado Rolls and a Country French Omelet, there’s no shortage of ways to treat your mom (or yourself).
DRINKS – APPS – SALADS – SANDWICHES – MAINS – SIDES – DESSERT – BREAKFAST
DRINKS
Viennese Iced Coffee
Foolproof, page 254 (Recipe)
Banana Raspberry Smoothies
Food Network (Recipe)
Fresh Peach Bellinis
Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 237 (Recipe)
Frozen Palomas
Modern Comfort Food, page 35 (Recipe)
Juice of a Few Flowers
Back to Basics, page 37 (Recipe)
Raspberry Royale
Barefoot in Paris, page 26 (Recipe)
APPETIZERS
Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 44 (Recipe)
Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter
Modern Comfort Food, page 48 (Recipe)
Potato Galettes with Smoked Salmon
Modern Comfort Food, page 39 (Recipe)
Smoked Salmon Quesadillas
Go-To Dinners, page 34 (Recipe not online)
Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas
How Easy Is That?, page 73 (Recipe)
SALADS
Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad
Cook Like A Pro, page 46 (Recipe)
French Bistro Salad
Go-To Dinners, page 102 (Recipe not online)
Pasta, Pesto, and Peas
Parties!, page 101 (Recipe)
Greek Orzo Salad
Go-To Dinners, page 101 (Recipe not online, but try Orzo with Roasted Vegetables)
SANDWICHES
California BLTs
Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 29 (Recipe)
Seared Tuna & Avocado Rolls
Modern Comfort Food, page 76 (Recipe)
Salmon & Guacamole Sandwiches
Foolproof, page 95 (Recipe)
MAINS
Grilled Steak & Arugula
How Easy Is That?, page 143 (Recipe)
Creamy Eggs with Lobster & Crab
Go-To Dinners, page 109 (Recipe not online)
Mussels in White Wine
Barefoot in Paris, page 68 (Recipe)
Roasted Salmon Tacos
Cooking for Jeffrey, page 118 (Recipe)
Brussels Sprouts Pizza Carbonara
Modern Comfort Food, page 129 (Recipe)
SIDES
Asparagus Cacio e Pepe
Go-To Dinners, page 175 (Recipe)
Asparagus with Hollandaise
Barefoot in Paris, page 144 (Recipe)
Chive Risotto Cakes
Back to Basics, page 174 (Recipe)
DESSERT
Carrot & Pineapple Cake
Food Network (Recipe)
Coconut Cake
Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 177 (Recipe)
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Make It Ahead, page 219 (Recipe)
Tres Leches Cake with Berries
Make It Ahead, page 215 (Recipe)
Flower Cupcakes
Food Network (Recipe)
Coeur a la Creme with Raspberries
Barefoot in Paris, page 189 (Recipe)
Daniel Rose’s Pear Clafouti
Cook Like A Pro, page 218 (Recipe)
Fresh Berries & Sweet Ricotta
Cook Like A Pro, page 195 (Recipe)
Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata
Cooking for Jeffrey, page 205 (Recipe)
Red Berry Trifle
Food Network (Recipe)
Chocolate Pudding Cream Tart
How Easy Is That?, page 210 (Recipe)
Raspberry Tart
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 182 (Recipe)
Chocolate Mousse
Family Style, page 166 (Version of recipe here)
Salted Pistachio Meringues
Modern Comfort Food, page 201 (Recipe)
Croissant Bread Pudding
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 192 (Recipe)
English Lemon Posset
Modern Comfort Food, page 188 (Recipe not online)
BREAKFAST
Breakfast Ricotta with Berries & Maple Syrup
Make It Ahead, page 240 (Recipe)
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote with Greek Yogurt
Make It Ahead, page 250 (Recipe not online)
Country French Omelet
Back to Basics, page 227 (Recipe)
Easy Eggs in Purgatory
Go-To Dinners, page 68 (Recipe)
Eggs Benedict with Easy Hollandaise
Food Network (Recipe)
Gruyère Omelet
Go-To Dinners, page 88 (Version of recipe here)
Herbed-Baked Eggs
Barefoot in Paris, page 64 (Recipe)
Truffled Scrambled Eggs
Cook Like A Pro, page 251 (Recipe)
Zucchini & Leek Frittata
Cooking for Jeffrey, page 75 (Recipe)
Belgian Waffles & Smoked Salmon
Cook Like A Pro, page 232 (Recipe not online)
Blueberry Bran Muffins
Make It Ahead, page 256 (Recipe)
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 230 (Recipe)
Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake
Go-To Dinners, page 71 (Recipe)
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Parties!, page 37 (Recipe)
Avocado & Fried Egg Tartines
Go-To Dinners, page 59 / Costco Edition, page 44 (Recipe not online)
Buckwheat Crêpes “Complète”
Modern Comfort Food, page 233 (Recipe not online)
Croissants with Smoked Salmon
Go-To Dinners, page 75 (Recipe)
Croque Monsieur
Barefoot in Paris, page 48 (Recipe)
Potato Pancakes with Fried Eggs
BarefootContessa.com (Recipe)
Smoked Salmon Tartines
Cook Like A Pro, page 247 (Recipe)
Tri-Berry Oven Pancakes
Back to Basics, page 237 (Recipe)
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