Treat the mom in your life to a Mother's Day celebration she won't forget with these mouthwatering recipes that are sure to please any palate. From tangy Balsamic-Macerated Strawberries to light and fluffy Raspberry Lemon Sponge Custards, these dishes will leave her feeling pampered and appreciated. Whether you're cooking up a storm or just mixing up a quick cocktail, these easy-to-follow recipes are the perfect way to show Mom just how much she means to you.
Fruit
Balsamic-Macerated Strawberries
These berries are a delicious accompaniment to super creamy Metropolitan Market Vanilla Ice Cream, lemon-almond polenta cake, or scrumptious olive oil cake. They're also great for breakfast with your favorite yogurt.
Creamy Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote
This simple panna cotta is made with two of our favorite local products, Ellenos Greek yogurt and our own Metropolitan Market Organic Whole Milk, for a balance of creamy richness and subtle yogurt tang. Topped with homemade rhubarb compote, it's sure to shine on your brunch table or as a dessert. Both the panna cotta and the compote can be made a day or two ahead.
Main Course
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herbed Frittata)
This yummy Persian-inspired frittata amps up the delicious flavor contrast between vivid-greens and creamy, custardy eggs infused with earthy turmeric. Top with tangy dried cranberries and rich walnuts, for the perfect savory, herbal, sweet and sour vibe.
Treat mom to a little Alpine cuisine with this Swiss breakfast favorite. Crispy, golden, shredded potatoes and European-style smoked salmon are dolloped with tangy crème fraiche and sprinkled with citrusy fresh dill. This go-to combo is as pretty as it is delicious and is sure to be please.
Go south of the border with this tasty tortilla brunch dish. Crispy tortillas, swimming in a tangy green salsa, are served alongside refried beans and covered with plenty of crumbled Cotija cheese, a drizzle of Mexican crema, and a sprinkling of cilantro. YUM! These are quick and easy to make and can be served as pictured or topped with a runny fried egg.
4-Ingredient Cinnamon French Toast Bake
This is next level French toast that you can make in minutes. Let the Metropolitan Market Bakery do the heavy lifting for you on this one. Grab a delicious loaf of Homestyle Cinnamon Bread and a casserole dish, then whip up a quick custard. Dip, soak, bake it off, and then dust it all with powdered sugar. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for added decadence. It's guaranteed to be a Mother’s Day hit—you’re welcome!
Muffins and Scones
Blueberry Almond Streusel Muffin Tops
Who doesn’t love a muffin top? Make just the best part of the muffin and there’s no need to figure out what to do with the stumps! Enjoy these soft, pillowy tops with a perfect ratio of sweet, crunchy streusel.
Bake these savory, flaky, and flavorful scones for the WIN. Serve them hot out of the oven slathered with European-style butter. So good, so easy, so delicious!
Make Mama a sweet treat with these indulgent, chocolatey, cherry scones. Combine tart chewy cherries, oozy chocolate chips, and a sprinkling of demerara sugar (for a little crunch)…and you’ve got stellar scones for your Mother’s Day brunch.
Sweets
Raspberry Lemon Sponge Custards
These sweet, tart custards are quick to assemble and bake up with a light soufflé topping and a rich custardy base. Whip them up and throw in the oven right before sitting down to a meal and they’ll be ready to eat for dessert!
With its rich custard base, crispy caramelized topping, and robust vanilla flavor, this classic French dessert is the perfect way to spoil Mom and make her feel extra-pampered on this special day.
Cocktails
It’s elegance in a glass and, perhaps, the sweetest Mother’s Day wakeup call ever. Sparkling wine and elderflower liqueur are topped with bubbly water and garnished with fresh citrus. Dress it up further with a sprig of fresh lavender!
Add some spunk and spice to that Mother’s Day marg by using fresh pineapple and a secret ingredient—the warming spice of Tajin, a chile-lime seasoning on the rim. This tropical spin on the classic margarita is rivetingly refreshing and sure to get the party started.