A Sweet and Savoury Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a thoughtful brunch made with a little extra love.
From savoury staples to sweet treats, here are some of our favourite food and drink recipes.
French Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Tarragon Cream
Transport mom to France with this indulgent, savoury brunch from chef Melissa Clark. Cream seasoned with fresh tarragon and lemon zest, stirred into a nest of buttery sauteed leeks, serves as the base to bake eggs.
Recipe: French Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Tarragon Cream
Excerpted from Dinner in French: My Recipes by Way of France by Melissa Clark. Copyright © 2020 by Melissa Clark. Published in the United States by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
Four-cheese Tomato Galette
A delightful dough, basil pesto, quartet of cheeses and sun-ripened tomatoes are a perfect combination. Be sure to brush the pastry edges with egg wash and a sprinkling of sesame seeds before baking.
Recipe: Four-cheese Tomato Galette
Betül Tunç. Copyright © 2024 by Betül Tunç. Photographs copyright © 2024 by Betül Tunç and Gentl and Hyers. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York
Double-double Caesar
Two of Canada’s most iconic drinks — the Tim Hortons double-double and a Caesar cocktail — inspired this mighty drink. If you’re an experienced cocktail maker and are looking to expand your horizons, this recipe is for you.
Excerpted from A Bartender’s Guide to the World: Cocktails and Stories from 75 Places by Lauren Mote and James O. Fraioli. Copyright © 2022 Lauren Mote and James O. Fraioli. Cover and book design by Terri Nimmo. Cover and book photography by Jonathan Chovancek. Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
A Very Tall Quiche with Zucchini and Greens
Alison Roman walks us through how to make a towering quiche, packed with summer squash and leafy greens. You’ll know the quiche is ready when its edges are lightly browned and the centre is still blond.
Recipe: A Very Tall Quiche with Zucchini and Greens
Recipes from Sweet Enough ©2023 by Alison Roman. Photographs ©2023 by Chris Bernabeo. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House
Sparkling Banana Bread
This recipe stays true to its name — sugar, cinnamon and a little flaky sea salt make a beautiful, shiny crust. The sweet treat calls for five ripe bananas: three mashed into the batter and two halved lengthwise on top.
Recipe: Sparkling Banana Bread
Excerpted from Good Things by Samin Nosrat. ©2025 Samin Nosrat Photographs by Aya Brackett. Published by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
Zero Hero Non-Alcoholic Cocktail
You don’t need to add alcohol when a cocktail tastes so good. This one is flavoured with allspice, clove and salted grapefruit.
Recipe: Zero Hero Non-Alcoholic Cocktail
Excerpted from For the Love of Cocktails: The Everyday Guide to Delightful Drinks for Anyone, Anytime by Evelyn Chick. Photography by Jessica Blaine Smith. © 2023 by Evelyn Chick. Recipes © 2023 by Evelyn Chick. Excerpted with permission from Figure 1 Publishing. All rights reserved
Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil
If you’re looking to do a breakfast spread with plenty of small plates, make this labneh platter your centerpiece. All it takes is yogurt, good-quality olive oil, thyme, sugar and plenty of fresh fruit.
Recipe: Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil
Excerpted from Ottolenghi Flavor by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage. Text copyright © 2020 Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage. Photographs copyright © 2020 by Jonathan Lovekin, except page 211 @ Louise Hagger. Illustrations copyright © 2020 by Nishant Choksi. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
Montreal Bagels
Who doesn’t love a Montreal-style bagel? Moist and chewy on the inside, crispy and pretzel-like on the outside, Chuck Hughes’ bagels are the real deal.
Recipes from Chuck’s Home Cooking by Chuck Hughes. ©2024 Chuck Hughes. Photography by Marc-André Lavoie. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
Meadowland Tonic
Does mom love a herbaceous, floral drink? Treat her to this fabulous cocktail from Vancouver’s Botanist Bar, garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of thyme.
Courtesy of Fairmont Pacific Rim
The Best Bran Muffins
Wholesome and filling, Lesley Chesterman’s bran muffins are rich in fibre and bittersweet molasses. Cut one open and slather it in butter for a rich, delicious brunch bite.
Recipe from A Montreal Cook by Lesley Chesterman. Photography by Maude Chauvin. ©2026 by Lesley Chesterman. Excerpted with permission from Simon & Schuster Canada. All rights reserved
Simple Fruit Tart
“I want people to be more flexible with desserts, and this tart teaches you how to make a good basic crust and vanilla pastry cream that you can use with other toppings.” – Alison Roman
Recipes from Sweet Enough ©2023 by Alison Roman. Photographs ©2023 by Chris Bernabeo. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House