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Meals and More to Celebrate Mom!

Mother’s Day is the day dedicated to mothers and mother figures to let them know how much they are loved and appreciated for all they do for their family. What better way to honor that special woman (women) in your life than with a wonderful home-cooked brunch or dinner. Most moms would probably agree that such a meal surrounded by loved ones is the best gift of all. Dining at home is also more relaxing for everyone as compared to restaurant dining, which can often be rushed, and the food sub par on a day like Mother’s Day. We’ve included both a brunch and dinner menu for ideas along with some great cocktails.

Cocktails Meant for Sitting and Sipping 

Mom will enjoy sipping on a special beverage while meal preparations are being handled by others. Depending upon the time of day, here are a variety of cocktail ideas to choose from!

15 Mar, 2022
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08 Jul, 2021
Crisp, light, and fruity, this sparkling white sangria contains less alcohol than most traditional sangrias, making it a refreshing choice when you want some alcohol but not too much.
08 Jul, 2021
This sparkling Italian cocktail favorite, made with less alcohol and served frozen, is a great addition to a summer brunch.
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10 Feb, 2021
Prep 20 minutes · Serves 12

Brunch Menu

Sour Cream Coffee Cake or Make-Ahead Maple Pecan Coffee Cake 

Spinach and Mushroom Strata

Bacon and/or Sausage

Fresh Fruit

15 Mar, 2023
INGREDIENTS Maple Pecan Streusel: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped ¼ cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cinnamon Swirl: ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar ⅓ cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup sour cream INSTRUCTIONS Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine all streusel ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine all cinnamon swirl ingredients. Set aside. For the cake: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the syrup and vanilla and mix until combined. Mix in the eggs 1 at a time. Alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream. Start with half the flour mixture, then half the sour cream, mixing to combine between each addition. Repeat once more until everything is completely combined. Spread half the cake batter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the top. Spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon swirl layer. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool, then slice and serve. Makes: 24 slices Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 9 hours 25 minutes Recipe by Farm Flavor
04 May, 2022
INGREDIENTS 8 slices bread, cubed 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 2 cups fresh spinach or 1 cup frozen, thawed and well drained 2 cups sliced mushrooms 4 eggs 2 cups milk ½ tsp nutmeg Pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a lightly greased 9x13” pan, layer the ingredients in the following order: ½ the bread cubes ½ the cheese ½ the spinach ½ the mushrooms Add remaining cheese, spinach, mushrooms and remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk nutmeg and pepper. Pour over all layers. Refrigerate overnight. Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
08 Apr, 2022
INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter 1 ¼ cups sugar 2 large eggs, well beaten 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp vanilla 2 ¼ cups flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda Topping: 1 cup chopped nuts ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325℉. Grease 1 13”x9” pan. Cream the butter and sugar. Beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to butter mixture, beating well. In a separate bowl, mix together topping ingredients. Spoon ½ the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with ½ the topping. Repeat with remaining batter and topping.  Bake 40 minutes. Serves 12-16.

Bacon and/or Sausage

Fresh Fruit

A tray or bowl containing an assortment of cut up or sliced fresh fruit tastes yummy, and adds variety, color and texture to the menu. More importantly, fruits provide numerous nutritional benefits. They are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, are high in fiber, and are a source of antioxidants. Serve alone or with an easy creamy dip!


Fruit Dip:

8 oz. container whipped topping, thawed

2 cups strawberry yogurt

1 cup mashed strawberries


Combine whipped topping and yogurt in a mixing bowl. Add strawberries, and mix well. Serve with fruit skewers.

Dinner Menu

Choose either entree or serve Surf ‘n Turf! If you opt for the Surf ‘n Turf, go with either the lemon butter or creamy peppercorn sauce, but not both since each one is rich!


Broiled Lobster Tails with Lemon Butter or Tenderloin Steak Au Poivre

Garlic and Herb Oven Roasted Potatoes

Smoky Puff Pastry Bundles with Almond Honey Butter

Mini Croissants or Dinner Rolls 

Orange Scented Olive Oil Cake or Lemon Burst Cupcakes

Broiled Lobster Tails with Lemon Butter

Lobster tails can be found on the menu of seafood and other high-end restaurants, making it the perfect entree choice for Mother’s Day. Serve with steak for surf and turf if you’re looking to ratchet it up even more. Pair an oaked or unoaked Chardonnay or Champagne with the lobster. For a wine that works well with both the lobster and steak, a medium-bodied Pinot Noir is a great option as it will stand up to the beef and not overpower the delicate flavor of the lobster.

Steak Au Poivre

This recipe is a French cuisine classic loved for its peppery cream sauce, and is a special entree for Mother’s Day.

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Garlic and Herb Oven Roasted Potatoes

This recipe from McCormick® is super simple, and a great accompaniment to the lobster:


1 tsp. McCormick® oregano leaves

1 tsp. McCormick® paprika

1 tsp. McCormick® thyme leaves

¾ tsp. from McCormick® sea salt grinder

½ tsp. McCormick® garlic powder

2 lbs. baby red potatoes, quartered

2 T. olive oil


Preheat the oven to 425°F. Mix oregano, paprika, thyme, sea salt and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside. Toss potatoes with oil in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over potatoes. Toss to coat well. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined 15”x10”x1”baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Serves 6.

Smoky Puff Pastry Bundles with Almond Honey Butter 

This simple, but elegant recipe is one Mom is sure to love with its sweet and salty glaze!

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Lemon Burst Cupcakes

These decadent cupcakes are the perfect Mother’s Day dessert. They’re easy to make, bursting with flavor, and topped with a luscious, lemony, buttercream icing! 

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Orange Scented Olive Oil Cake

These cakes can be any flavor, but are typically citrus like this Orange Scented Olive Oil Cake, which is rich, flavorful and moist.

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