Mother's Day Brunch Menus & Recipes

The key to making perfect scrambled eggs is whisking the eggs thoroughly and vigorously before cooking them. Whisking incorporates air, which produces fluffier scrambled eggs. And fluffier is better!

And if you can make scrambled eggs, you can make an omelet. This simple folded omelet recipe can be filled with grated cheese, diced ham, onions, herbs — you name it!

Or, for a really special egg concoction, there's always a fritatta — which is an Italian-style flat omelet that's baked in a skillet. This Spinach, Bacon & Cheddar Frittata is perfect for Mother's Day. The recipe calls for cooking everything in a cast-iron skillet because it can be heated on the stovetop and then transferred to the oven where the cooking is finished.

The perfect bacon should be cooked slowly over low heat, so that it doesn't burn. The best of of accomplishing that is to cook it in the oven. It's practically foolproof, giving you perfectly crispy bacon every time. It's a breeze to clean up, too. Because the perfect brunch demands nothing less than the perfect bacon!

These classic pancakes take very little time to prepare. You can mix up the batter in advance and hold it in the refrigerator for several hours. And for a really special treat, try these delicious buttermilk pancakes. They're a little bit more tangy than ordinary pancakes. You could also substitute sour cream for the buttermilk.

Nothing says "brunch" like a great waffle. This tried and true recipe for Basic Waffles is perfect for Mother's Day. And if you want to go a little further, try this Fluffy Waffles recipe. It's a bit more involved than the basic recipe, but the fluffier result is worth it. It uses melted butter in addition to oil, and the waffles are made lighter by incorporating stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter.

French toast is traditionally made from day-old bread, and it's actually better made with stale bread than with fresh. The reason: Stale bread will absorb more of the custard mixture than fresh bread will. If all you have is fresh bread, try toasting it very slightly beforehand.

Because this thick French toast is made with extra thick bread, it's important to make sure that the custard is fully absorbed into the bread, otherwise you'll just have dry bread at the center of the slices. And because of the extra thick bread, we finish the cooking in the oven to ensure that the custard is fully cooked.

You might think of home fries as a breakfast side dish, but here's a little secret: It's the potatoes that really make a great breakfast. This Home Fried Potatoes recipe features red potatoes, onions, and red and green bell peppers.

Meanwhile, this simple recipe for Hashed Brown Potatoes (or hash browns) is made from shredded potatoes that are cooked in hot butter and oil until crispy. They can be prepared on a griddle or a skillet.

These deliciously buttery Classic Scones are light and flaky, and they're delicious with a jam or marmalade. Or if Mom has a bit of a sweet tooth, she'll love these easy Blueberry Muffins. Either way, you can't go wrong.

More Muffin Recipes:
• Plain Muffin Recipe
• Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Sweet Corn Muffins
• Cinnamon Streusel Toppping for Muffins

More Scones Recipes:
• Strawberry Almond Scones
• Lemon Blueberry Scone
• Cranberry Orange Scones

Moms put up with a lot, so don't skimp when it's time to mix the Mother's Day cocktails. For a really happy Mother's Day, check out these recipes for Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

On the non-alcoholic side, we have a Virgin Sunrise and a Virgin Mary.