Elderflower Lemon Cake

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and it's a lovely reason to throw an elegant brunch. The bright spring weather and the idea of honoring Mom both lead us to think of fresh, colorful menus. Here are five menus, each with three recipes — so a total of 15 recipes that would each make a delicious, beautiful contribution to your Mother's Day brunch. From French toast with grapefruit to simple baked eggs, and from strawberry salad to Southern biscuits, there's a menu here for nearly any taste.

5 Menus, 15 Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch

GARDEN-INSPIRED VEGETABLE PIE & LEMON CAKE
To drink: Kew Garden Cocktail

• Artichoke, Kale & Ricotta Pie
• Elderflower Lemon Cake
• Strawberry-Arugula Salad with Ricotta Topping

FRENCH TOAST & BACON, LIGHTENED-UP
To drink: Start with fizzy grapefruit Palomas and switch to Prosecco or cava with brunch.

• French Toast With Lavender and Grapefruit
• Candied Salted Bacon
• Simple Arugula Salad

SIMPLE SCONES & EGGS
To drink: The Knicker Twist

• Apricot Yogurt Scones
• Shirred Eggs
• Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon Sugar

SOUTHERN GRITS & BISCUITS
To drink: Prosecco with poached pear syrup

• Shrimp and Grits
• Sweet Potato Biscuits & Maple Butter
• Blood Orange Ambrosia with Crème Fraiche

FRESH SPRINGTIME LEMON ROLLS & OVEN OMELET
To drink: Blackberry Elderflower Spritzer with Mint

• Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
• Basic Oven Omelet
• Citrus Salad with Lemongrass Syrup

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