Host a Festive Mother's Day Brunch
Celebrate the moms in your life with a carefree brunch filled with bold color and delicious Mexican-inspired recipes. Food Network star Marcela Valladolid shares her tips and family recipes for the ultimate Mother's Day brunch. Hosting brunch is Marcela's favorite way to celebrate Mother's Day because it can start early and "last a really long time without anybody feeling guilty about it."
Picnic-Style Table
For a stress-free Mother's Day brunch, keep it casual. Create a picnic feel by setting a low table and surrounding it with cushions. Look for round wicker floor cushions online, or mix and match outdoor pillows. Set the stage with a neutral outdoor rug and hanging lanterns.
Related: Treat Mom to a Mother's Day Lunch.
Colorful Linens
Marcela chooses colorful linens as a nod to her background. "I like to call it Mexican chic," she says. Get the look by topping colorful tablecloths or blankets with simple patterned white plates, a mix of colored glasses, and fresh flowers. Bring baskets of pastries and pitchers to the table so guests don't have to get up once they start eating.
Related: Set a Stunning Spring Table
Pretty Place Setting
Start your Mother's Day brunch with a gorgeous table. Dress up patterned white plates with bold graphic linens and gold flatware. Add pops of color with bright glasses and fresh flowers.
Hibiscus Mimosas
Kick off your brunch with a tray of pretty mimosas. Mix up a big pitcher and let guests help themselves. For the prettiest presentation, serve them in tall champagne flutes with a sugared hibiscus rim.
Get the Hibiscus Mimosas recipe.
Chipotle Chicken Chilaquiles
Marcela's secret to delicious chilaquiles? Use state tortillas. They absorb less oil and stay crispier.
Get the Chipotle Chicken Chilaquiles recipe.
Frijoles de la Olla
These zesty beans are a must on any Mexican table. Top them with fresh cilantro, onion, chiles, and a sprinkle of queso fresco.
Get the Frijoles de la Olla recipe.
Salmon Tostadas
This fresh starter layers smoked salmon and bright chimichurri sauce on tostadas. Bring them to the table on a platter lined with dried chickpeas so they don't slide all around.
Get the Salmon Tostadas recipe.
Strawberry Parfaits
Layers of cream cheese gelatin and fresh strawberries make this Mother's Day dessert perfect for spring.
Get the Strawberry Parfaits recipe.
Upside-Down Mango Cake
Mango adds a tropical spin to a classic upside-down cake. Slice and serve the stunning spring cake right at the table.
Get the Upside-Down Mango Cake recipe.
Vanilla & Chocolate Conchas
Named for their seashell shape, these sugar-topped breakfast pastries are a staple at many restaurants in Mexico. Serve them in a big basket lined with a tea towel.
