🌸A Beautiful Brunch
My most special Mother's Day recipes + spring dinners
Happy Friday, and happy Mother’s Day weekend!
I love this week’s newsletter because it’s all about my favorite meal of the day: breakfast. From fancy scrambled eggs to my favorite French toasts (one of which can be made a day in advance), I hope these recipes inspire a special day. Plus, some tasty seasonal recipes to enjoy this week.
Next week: A postcard from Paris. I’m just back from a trip to the City of Light, and have lots of new Paris food and dining updates to share, like the best baguettes and pastries, where to go right now for French (and not-French) food, and the famous kitchen store that is now a disappointment — and where to go instead.
Best wishes, love, and deep gratitude to the moms, stepmoms, grandmoms, and mother figures who have raised us, loved us, and nurtured us in all ways. —Lisa
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, layered with buttery cinnamon filling, and topped with a simple vanilla icing. This recipe takes you step by step, with pro baker techniques like how to properly mix the dough, then roll, slice, and bake the buns.
Sheet Pan Blueberry Pancakes
This fun, family-friendly pancake recipe lets you bake a batch of tasty, fluffy breakfast pancakes right in the oven. Sub chocolate chips, etc. as you like!
Easy Skillet French Toast
Challah bread, sweet vanilla custard, and a hot skillet combine for the French toast breakfast you deserve.
Overnight “Sticky Bun” French Toast
Overnight French toast casserole (no sticky buns needed!) topped with gooey, warm pecan caramel. This is a fabulous centerpiece brunch dish.
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread
Top your Sunday bagel better. Flavorful salmon cream cheese takes 5 minutes to make: just smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a hit of fresh herbs.
A Simple Spinach Frittata
There are few dishes as versatile and easy as this frittata recipe. Full of vegetables, topped with cheese, and ready in minutes, this easy frittata gives any mealtime an instant upgrade. I think of this as quiche for lazy people, in the best way.
A Full English Breakfast
The world’s most satisfying breakfast. With eggs, meat, vegetables, and good bread, a full English means breakfast with a capital B. Here’s how to make it.
Leek & Goat Cheese Quiche
A savory tart with tender butter crust and fluffy egg filling folded with cheese and fresh spring vegetables.
Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Easy patties seasoned with pepper, sage, and just the right amount of maple syrup.
Southern Shrimp and Grits
The creamiest grits topped with a shrimp and bacon gravy. Also makes an amazing brunch!
Japanese-Style Salmon Bowls
This takes inspiration from salmon onigiri, but expand the flavors into a full, well-rounded dinner featuring fresh salmon, rice, edamame, and seasoning. (You’ll learn how to make authentic sushi rice, too.)
Preview: Postcard from Paris
Next week, I’m sharing all the latest food intel from Paris for paid subscribers. Be sure to sign up! I’ll tell you:
Where to eat right now: Paris recommendations for a special occasion meal; award-winning baguettes and pastries; non-tourist restaurants; and where to go when you need a break from French food and get great Italian, ramen, dumplings, and pizza.
How to eat in Paris like a local: what time to eat (and when to avoid), table manner basics, tipping, and more
Where to shop for the best kitchen souvenirs and gourmet gifts
See you next week, and enjoy the weekend!