Best Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

A stunning asparagus tart to serve at brunch or as a light meal with a simple salad.

A ham sandwich grilled with a cheesy sauce — it’s no wonder this traditional French classic is a brunch favourite.

This soft and sweet Danish bread is studded with dried fruit and sweet cheese filling, and drizzled with icing and almonds.

The Queen of Baking knows a thing or two about crafting savoury scones like this fluffy ham and scallion variety topped with creamy goats cheese and mixed with lemon, fresh dill and mint.

The burst of citrus flavour in this dish makes these shortcakes perfect as a light dessert or decadent brunch.

Light and airy Italian bread slices are brushed with an oil, vinegar and oregano mixture, then filled with roasted red peppers, salami, prosciutto, mortadella, cucumber, basil and pickled pepperoncini.

These moist banana muffins are packed with walnuts, granola and coconut and topped with banana chips, more granola and coconut for some extra crunch.

A sweet, berry-stuffed brioche and egg-drenched pudding is equally at home at the dessert table as it is at the centrepiece at brunch.

A fruity and fragrant breakfast loaf with flavours of orange, pineapple, coconut and yogurt, this easy recipe will be one you go back to again and again.

These individual ramekins are filled with banana bread pudding, raspberries and chocolate chips, and topped with chopped praline peanuts and a generous pour of warm caramel sauce.

This scrumptious quiche starts with a deliciously flaky pie crust and is filled with an array of vegetables, fresh herbs and tons of cheese for a super satisfying dish.

A great way to let your guests enjoy their favourite fruit and toppings, this simple and tasty dish makes a great holiday brunch centrepiece.

Filled with cheese, eggs, Italian sausage, spinach, tomatoes and bread, Giada’s hearty brunch bake will feed the hungriest of crowds.

A simple brunch or dessert, rustic white bread is grilled until golden brown, topped with strawberries and sugar and then broiled until the sugar caramelizes. Make it extra special by skipping the store-bought loaf and baking your very own rustic ciabatta bread.

A delectable coffee and maple icing finishes off these buttery pecan and oat scones for a perfect brunch.

Take regular pancakes up a notch with this decadent recipe for fluffy cornmeal pancakes topped with a thick blueberry syrup.

Whip up these heavenly blueberry scones topped with a silky lemon glaze for a decadent brunch.

Thin slices of ham are used as nests for fried eggs that are surrounded by sautéed peppers, chili peppers and tomatoes.

A double-duty dish that is both elegant and kid-friendly, this eye-catching tart features a classic quiche filling of fresh leeks, eggs and Gruyère, all wrapped in Anna Olson’s signature savoury pie crust.

These classic crispy potato bites from Ina Garten require minimal ingredients and take only 20 minutes to make.

Packed with mushrooms, eggs, cheese, kale, breakfast sausage and either French bread or ciabatta, this hearty strata is a crowd-pleaser, no questions asked.

A wonderfully decadent way to kick off brunch is with French toast made with rich challah bread served with raspberry preserves and maple syrup.

Picture these delicate bundles as a tasty summer side dish at your next potluck occasion. Either way, you’re sure to win praises with Giada’s simple and good-for-you recipe.

Turn up the heat with a drizzle of easy homemade chili oil, and balance the fire with spice-quenching, lemon-spiked ricotta. With all those flavourful toppings, make sure you don’t forget the flapjacks, packed with fragrant cilantro and parsley.

These warm and comforting cinnamon bun pancakes are topped with homemade maple cream cheese glaze and sprinkled with toasted pecans for a brunch like no other!

Start the batter for these classic waffles the night before. Not only does it guarantee a light-as-air brunch, it means you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying your homemade creations. It doesn’t have to be a special occasion or holiday to make a batch of golden, fluffy waffles: these recipes will make you jump right out of bed.

This amazing French toast is dusted with spiced sugar and served with a mind-blowing and super easy white chocolate-orange ganache.

When you’re making an elaborate holiday brunch, save oven space with this delightful quiche that’s made in the slow cooker! Filled with ham, shallots and fontina and topped with wilted spinach and grated Parmesan, it’s impossible to resist a slice.

A cross between a blueberry muffin and coffee cake, this decadent dessert or brunch dish is sure to impress.

As the name suggests, these delectable cinnamon rolls are a slow-made work of love that are absolutely worth the wait. They’re decadent enough for dessert but can also be served as a satisfying brunch.

These savoury bites are a definite palate pleaser for your family’s brunch spread. Load them with the creamy filling, minced smoked salmon, a dollop of salmon roe and sprinkle of chopped chives.

Savour this classic afternoon treat filled with layers of sugary goodness, a crunchy streusel topping and a maple glaze drizzled on top.

A stellar dish to serve your family on weekend mornings, layers of golden flapjacks are sprinkled with banana slices and chocolate chips, before the whole dish is baked until the centre is firm yet spongy.

These simple tea sandwiches can be made in four flavours: smoked salmon and cucumber, shrimp and egg with dill, chocolate almond raspberry, and cream cheese and cherry.

The humble omelette gets a spring-like makeover with layers of flavour including tomato and saffron, savoury olive tapenade and fragrant chives combined with basil.

Whip up these adorable mini quiches in just 30 minutes. Not only are they fast, but you can also bake them directly into a muffin tin. Top it all off with a dollop of sour cream and diced chives for a delicious starter.

A make-ahead breakfast that includes sausages, pancakes, cheese and even maple syrup is the perfect plan for treating overnight guests or enjoying a lazy sleep-in Sunday. Try your own favourite breakfast foods in this adaptable casserole: bacon or ham and your cheese of choice can make it your own creation.

We’re willing to bet that you’ve never had pancakes like these before. Coated in cinnamon-sugar to create crispy edges, and served with a warm spiced chocolate sauce.

Chicken and waffles are typically enjoyed as a sit-down meal, but making them bite-size allows guests to grab and go, and munch as they mingle. One bite of these spicy chicken chunks and your guests are sure to come back for seconds, maybe even thirds.