Happy Mother’s Day! Today is the perfect day to treat the mother figure in your life. Mum’s are the superheroes in our life who raise us and it’s only right that we treat them back all year round, but especially on Mother’s Day. And what better way to show your mum your appreciation than with a delicious brunch dish. We have compiled a list of our favourites that you can wow your mum with this Mother’s Day
First up we have these delicious Buttermilk Waffles with Berry Compote and Vanilla Cream.
Ingredients
240g flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
420ml buttermilk
110g melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the berry compote:
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the vanilla cream:
240g heavy cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Simmer the berries, sugar and lemon juice over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until it becomes syrupy then set aside.
Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine and then whisk until smooth.
Cook in a preheated waffle iron until golden and crisp.
Meanwhile, beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Serve your waffles with berry compote and vanilla cream on top.
Or if your mum is more of a savoury brunch person, how about these delicious Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagels with Pickled Onions.
Ingredients
2 bagels, sliced and toasted
150g smoked salmon
120g cream cheese
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
Capers
Instructions
Combine the red onion, vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
Mix the cream cheese, dill and lemon juice.
Spread the cream cheese on toasted bagels, layer with smoked salmon, pickled onions and capers.
This delicious and fresh brunch dish is the perfect way for your mum to start her Mother’s Day.
Next, we have a light and airy showstopper of an omelette that is surprisingly easy to make if you really want to impress your mum.
Ingredients
3 eggs, separated
60ml milk
50g grated Gruyère cheese
15g fresh spinach, chopped
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C
Whisk the egg yolks with milk, cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold gently into yolk mixture.
Melt the butter in an oven-safe pan, pour in the egg mixture and cook for 3 minutes until the edges set.
Transfer to the oven for 5 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.
If you want to go fancy and add a touch of elegance to your Mum’s special day, this Ricotta & Honey Toast with Pistachios and Figs is the perfect dish.
Ingredients
2 slices sourdough bread, toasted
120g ricotta cheese
1 tbsp honey
2 fresh figs, sliced
1 tbsp crushed pistachios
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Spread ricotta on warm toasted sourdough.
Top with sliced figs, a drizzle of honey, and crushed pistachios.
Finish with a pinch of sea salt for balance.
Lastly, Brioche French Toast with Maple Pecan Butter is a perfect option for a brunch dish to show your Mum how special she is.
Ingredients
For the French toast:
4 slices brioche
2 eggs
120ml milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter, for frying
For the maple pecan butter:
60g butter, softened
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp chopped pecans
Instructions
Mix softened butter with maple syrup and chopped pecans and set aside.
Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla and dip the brioche slices into this mixture, coating both sides.
Heat a frying pan on medium heat and add butter.
Fry your brioche slices in the butter until golden brown.
Serve with a dollop of your homemade maple pecan butter on top.
With these delicious, fancy and easy to make brunch recipes, you have everything you need to create a restaurant-worthy experience at home. Whether you choose to go for a classic smoked salmon bagel, or switch it up with a showstopper omelette, these dishes are guaranteed to make your mum feel special and loved from the moment she wakes up. To all the Mums and Mother figures out there, Happy Mother’s Day from Inspire Catering!