Mother's Day Brunch In Bed Slideshow
This healthy and delicious salad from chef Christopher Nicosia of SASSI Restaurant located in Scottsdale, Ariz., is as much of a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. Be sure to include this as a prelude to a savory dish for a light, refreshing start.
Click here to see the Blood Orange Salad with Shaved Fennel and Olives Recipe.
2. Tyler Florence's Perfect Omelette
It's probably safe to say most people know who this man is. And in keeping with the spirit of his show on the Cooking Channel, Food 911, we've come to the rescue with his recipe for the perfect omelette. Watercress adds a nice, spicy element and roasted mushrooms round out the dish. Serve with some roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
Click here to see the Perfect Omelette with Watercress and Roasted Mushrooms Recipe.
3. Baked Strawberry-Rhubarb French Toast
This recipe requires a little planning from the night before, but it's worth it. Peter Davis, a James Beard Award winner and executive chef at Henrietta's Table at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Mass., is a passionate advocate for the farm-to-table movement, as demonstrated in this springtime recipe.
Click here to see the Baked Strawberry-Rhubarb French Toast Recipe.
4. Lemon Soufflé Pancakes
Light and airy, these lemon soufflé pancakes are topped with an irresistible raspberry syrup. A creation of chef Werner Albrecht of Aurea at the Stanford Court Hotel in San Francisco, this is the pancake that tops them all without a laundry list of hard-to-find ingredients.
5. Candied Pecan French Toast
Challah bread really does make the best French toast. Rich and fluffy, when paired with candied pecans it becomes the breakfast-brunch dish that tastes like dessert. After all, if pecan pie is already ridiculously good, why not find a way to have it for breakfast? This dish is easy enough to get the kids involved, so the whole family (minus mom) can jump in on the secret.
6. Lobster Eggs Benedict
Brioche, lobster, and hollandaise — now that's a recipe for success. Chef Jelle Vandenbrouke of ART Restaurant, located in Seattle, shows off his Michelin-starred experience with this no-holds-barred Mother's Day brunch recipe.
7. Charcoal-Grilled Swordfish Steak
Looking for something a little different? Forget the usual French toasts, pancakes, and Benedicts. Take a walk on the savory (and slightly spicy) side with this recipe from executive chef Tom Harvey of Eddie V's Prime Seafood, located in Scottsdale, Ariz. Come upstairs with this plate and mama will think a chef really is down in the kitchen...
8. Potato and Chorizo Frittata
It's true — chorizo makes everything better. Well, maybe not everything. But it definitely livens up this tasty, hearty frittata from Tyler Florence that's fairly quick and easy to put together.
9. Brie- and Ham-Stuffed French Toast
If the juxtaposition of sweet and savory is something she would enjoy, definitely consider making this decadent French toast recipe from chef Candace Conley, author of the blog The Girl Can Cook. Rich double-cream Brie melts into Black Forest ham between slices of French bread for a delicious treat.
Click here to see the Brie- and Ham-Stuffed French Toast Recipe.
10. Classic Pound Cake
Chef Banks White of FIVE Restaurant offers up this recipe which was inspired (and tested, many times) by his mother. He says this goes on the menu at the restaurant whenever he gets homesick.
11. Chocolate-Dipped Profiteroles
Finish brunch in bed with a flourish with these chocolate-dipped profiteroles from chef Brian Feirstein of Cask 63, located in Scottsdale, Ariz. It's hard to go wrong with chocolate and strawberries dipped in Grand Marnier.