This super delicious Mother’s Day brunch is the perfect way to start off your favorite mom’s special day. And it’s so simple to make, even a dad can do it! (And the kids can help!)

I’ve put together two easy recipes that use a minimum of ingredients and prep time, so even reluctant cooks can have success. Because your family will enjoy these so much, Mom might decide to bake them herself, long after her ‘special’ day is over.

Happy Mother’s Day!

P.S. I hope all the moms out there have a special day with the ones you love. But not every mom will. Some are going through hard seasons and carry pain that others may not understand. If that’s you, please know that you are not alone. And your situation is not hopeless, no matter how difficult it might be.  They that sown in tears will reap in joy! For those moms in the trenches, I pray for renewed strength, peace that passes understanding, wisdom in the waiting, sustaining hope, and joy in your heart.

Easy Hashbrown Quiche

Super simple! You basically put hashbrowns in a dish, coat and season with oil, pour a beaten egg mixture on top and bake. Here’s the details:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch glass pie pan (or other similar sized dish) with nonstick spray. Pour about

1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the dish. Add

3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns to the dish and mix around so the oil coats them. Sprinkle on

2 teaspoons Badia Complete Seasoning or other seasoning of your choice. Arrange the hashbrowns so that they cover the bottom and come up a little on the sides. (At this point, if you want a crispy crust, you can bake the hashbrowns in the dish for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, remove from the oven, lower the oven back to 350, and continue on with the recipe. In my example, I skipped this step, as it’s easier to do and still works.) In a bowl, beat together well:

6 eggs

¼ cup heavy cream. Now you can add whatever else you want in your casserole. I chose to stir in:

½ cup shredded cheese (your choice of type)

6 slices chopped bacon (I used the precooked kind)

1 cup cubed ham

Several leaves of thinly cut fresh spinach

Sliced cherry tomatoes

½ teaspoon Badia Complete Seasoning, or salt and pepper to taste

Feel free to substitute cooked sausage, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, or whatever you like. Pour the egg mixture on top of the hashbrowns and bake the dish in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the middle is set and the top is puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges. You can also put the casserole together the day before and bake later.

Blueberry Lemon Cream Scones

Scones are basically a rich biscuit, usually made with cream, butter and eggs. This easy version uses cream only, but it should be heavy cream. Don’t substitute with milk! Scones don’t have to be formed into triangles, by the way. One of my favorite scone recipes, from a real British cookbook, cuts them into circles. (I used self-rising flour to save the dads a few steps, but if using AP flour, add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt.)

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a large bowl, whisk together:

2 cups self-rising flour

¼ cup sugar

Stir in

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

The zest of one lemon (You can skip for plain blueberry scones)

Mix in just until the ‘dry’ disappears

1 ¼ cup cold heavy cream

Drop dough onto floured surface and briefly knead to bring the dough together. Divide dough into half and form each half into a circle about 8 inches across and ½ inch high. Use a pizza cutter and cut into 8 wedges. Place each wedge on your cookie sheet(s), ½ inch a part. Dab the top of each scone with a little of the heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 12 minutes or so, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and put on a wire rack to cool.  For an added touch, you can top with a simple glaze. In a bowl, stir together:

½ cup powdered sugar

4 teaspoons heavy cream

½ teaspoon vanilla

A good squeeze of fresh lemon juice from the lemon you zested.

Rainbow Cup

What can be simpler than a cup of fresh cut fruit, layered with yogurt and granola? Perfect for the younger kids to put together and put a smile on Mom’s face!

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