Brunch
A Sweet and Savoury Mother’s Day Brunch
Updated on May 11, 2026
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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