Festive Mother’s Day Brunch

By: Jacqueline Gomes, RDN, MBA

We all know a super mom…she’s busy getting kids ready for school, she may even be home schooling, preparing breakfast, lunches & dinner, driving to and from school events and the list goes on!

Let’s take care of this special woman in your life by pampering her on her special day. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Breakfast kick starts your day with a dose of fuel to keep you going all day long.
• Eggs provide protein, nutrients and flavor for a great breakfast.
• No time for breakfast? Dinner will work great too – roasted chicken with vegetables, pasta primavera or baked fish are easy and delicious choices.
• Take care of her chores for the day and give her some much-needed quiet time.
• don’t go empty handed! Stop in one of our stores for a beautiful flower arrangement.

Dutch Baby Pancake w/ Strawberries

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter, divided
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 2 cups sliced strawberries, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter in the microwave (about 15-20 seconds). Add butter, eggs, milk and vanilla extract and blend until combined. Add flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, baking powder and salt and blend until smooth.
3. Melt remaining butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of strawberries and pour in batter.
4. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until pancake is golden and puffy. Remove from oven and top with remaining strawberries. Cut into 4-6 slices and serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream or maple syrup.