This is your reminder: Mother’s Day is only 6 days away! And while I’m sure you’ve already ordered that impressive bouquet for Mom, don’t forget about the menu.
Today I’m sharing my favorite Ina Garten recipes 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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