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Top 10 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

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Trying to book a restaurant for Mother's day requires months (if not years in some cases) of advance planning. Restaurants fill up fast and are overcrowded trying to squeeze everyone in. The atmosphere can be noisy and you may have to wait longer for your waiter since it's so busy. Why not skip all the fuss and do something special for mom right at home, or even at hers. You can make your own brunch buffet for the family, or just serve up a meal for two and save the rest for later. Mom is sure to appreciate your effort and it will make a memorable Mother's day.

1. Breakfast Enchiladas

Warm and fluffy scrambled eggs wrapped up in steaming hot tortillas all melted together with cheese and a zesty green chile sauce. You can serve 6-8 people with this recipe, so it makes a perfect addition to a family brunch.

2. Mini Tazas (Little Taco Cups)

These crunchy little taco cups are the perfect bite-sized addition to your table and beans, cheese and chiles flavor them to perfection. Serve them as appetizers, or right on the buffet table.

3. Guacamole

What would a brunch be without chunky, flavorful guacamole? This guacamole is a tried and true recipe with creamy and chunky textures so you get a little bit of everything in each bite.

4. Crunchy Fried Quesadillas

These quesadillas are stuffed with cheese (or whatever else you like) and fried to a perfect golden brown. They will fit right in to any brunch menu.

5. Pomegranate Sangria (Non-Alcoholic)

A pitcher of this beautiful beverage will have everyone smiling. All the fruity flavors come together in a delicious spring drink worthy of any Mom.

6. Sweet Black Beans

These lightly sweetened hearty beans are perfect with the enchiladas and the quesadillas. They are seasoned with cumin to give them a rich smoky flavor and the piloncillo adds a caramely sweetness.

7. Ensalada Fresca (Fresh, Green Salad)

Crunchy lettuce and tortilla chips and the heat of the serrano round out this lively salad. The multitude of textures is a nice contrast to the softer texture of the enchiladas and the lightness of it is a nice contrast to the heavier quesadillas.

8. Jalapeno Corn Cakes

Who needs pancakes when you can enjoy these sizzling alternatives? Masa and cornmeal are lightly sweetened and jalapeno adds flavor and a touch of heat. Since they are already slightly sweet, you can enjoy them alone, or with a touch of real butter.

9. Flour Tortillas

Everyone loves fresh chewy tortillas, so don't dissappoint her by leaving them out! A nice stack of piping hot tortillas will bring everyone to the table with a smile.

10. Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milks Cake)

Who doesn't love cake? This moist, cool and creamy cake is the perfect ending to the perfect meal. Milk and cream add incredible silky moisture and rum gives the whole thing a little extra flavor. Mom won't soon forget this delicious cake and will probably want some every year!
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