Enjoy Brunch for Lunch Day: 45 delicious brunch dishes, desserts & drink recipes

With Mother's Day right around the corner, how will you honor and celebrate one of the most special gals in your life? Brunch for Lunch Day, an annual holiday observed one day prior to Mother's Day, helps folks find that perfect recipe to celebrate dear old mom.

Whether you plan to make her all-time favorite dish or want to try out that brand new decadent dessert that has been calling your name, treat mom to something special this year by whipping up one or two of the following brunch recipes perfect for Mother’s Day.

45 Delicious Brunch for Lunch Recipes

• Summer Berry Fizz - You'll need strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 7-Up, fresh lemon juice, ice and Simple Syrup for this refreshing beverage.
• Strawberry Margarita Parfaits - Kick off Brunch for Lunch Day with these delish parfaits that include a splash of tequila.
• Brunch Parfait - Kick off your brunch menu with this delightful parfait. You'll need apricot preserves, strawberries, low-fat vanilla yogurt, low-fat granola and almonds.
• Berry Cheesecake Parfaits - This recipe calls for Brie cheese, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, berries, almonds and honey.
• Orange Popovers - You'll need eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, sugar and orange zest for these pretty popovers.
• Tropical Muffins with Coconut-Macadamia Topping - This muffin recipe calls for all-purpose flour, regular oats, baking powder and soda, a ripe banana, low-fat buttermilk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, crushed pineapple, flaked sweetened coconut and macadamia nuts.
• Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins - These divine bundles of deliciousness call for less-fat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder and soda, low-fat buttermilk, frozen raspberries and walnuts.
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Sweet Rolls - 'Nuff said!
• Monkey Bread - This amazing recipe, from The Pioneer Woman, is a must-have!
• Gooey Monkey Bread - This simple-to-make recipe from Better Homes & Gardens, calls for two cans of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, caramel ice cream topping, maple sugar, sugar and cinnamon.
• Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread - This recipe calls for a package of refrigerated reduced-fat home-style biscuits, walnuts, one apple, flaxseeds, brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla, butter and reduced-fat cream cheese.
• The Best Coffee Cake. Ever - If the uber-talented Pioneer Woman says this is the best coffee cake ever - go grab your fork!
• Apple Coffee Cake - This coffee cake recipe calls for baking apples, one egg, whole milk, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
• Overnight Cranberry Coffee Cake - Sweet and tart, the batter for this make-ahead coffee cake recipe needs to chill for two to 24 hours.
• Baked French Toast - This ooey-gooey recipe looks amazing!
• Crunchy French Toast - You'll need bread, cornflakes cereal, eggs, milk, vanilla, all-purpose flour and syrup for this dish.
• Banana Chocolate French Toast - This recipe calls for whole-grain bread, 2 large eggs, hazelnut-chocolate spread, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, canola oil and a banana.
• Peanut Butter Crunch French Toast - This 5-star recipe calls for creamy peanut butter, brioche, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, cornflakes, mixed berries, maple syrup and confectioners' sugar.
• French Toast Soufflé - This 5-star recipe will have your guests saying oh la laa!
• Peaches 'n Cream French Toast Casserole - This dish calls for cream cheese, sliced peaches, cinnamon whipped cream and a sugar-honey glaze.
• Blueberry Flax Milk Pancakes - These pancakes look delish!
• Chocolate Waffles with Maple Syrup - This recipe makes two, four-inch waffles.
• Ham and Egg Crepe Squares - This pretty dish, from Martha Stewart, calls for eggs, fresh chives, black forest ham and simple crepes.
• Hearty Breakfast Biscuit Stacks - More than a mouthful, try saying that 10 times fast!
• As You Like It Breakfast Casserole Recipe - Besides eggs, cheddar cheese, bread, milk and salt and pepper, this recipe can be customized to your liking! Add corn, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, sausage, bacon or whatever else you have taking up space in the 'fridge!
• Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs - This 5-star recipe topped with runny eggs has a crisp bottom.
• Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions and Cheese - This 5-star recipe, from Cooking Light, calls for Southern-style frozen hash browns, garlic, cheese, green onions, fat-free sour cream, reduced sodium and fat-free cream of mushroom soup.
• Hash Brown Quiche - This recipe calls for russet potatoes, four eggs, olive oil, butter, bacon, zucchini, red onion, half-and-half or light cream, Swiss cheese, crushed red pepper and all-purpose flour.
• Simple Baked Eggs - This 5-star recipe calls for six large eggs, butter, whipping cream, black pepper and salt.
• Sesame Toasts Poached Eggs and Avocado - Here's a totally different take on eggs and toast.
• Asparagus Frittata - This recipe calls for eggs, shallots, asparagus, unsalted butter and Swiss or Gruyere cheese.
• Mushroom Pie - Perfect for mushroom lovers!
• Smoked Schmeared Potatoes - This recipe calls for red potatoes, olive oil, garlic-herb cheese spread and smoked trout.
• Breakfast Quesadillas - This recipe, from The Pioneer Woman, calls for eight 8, tortillas, half-and-half, bacon, butter, onion, jalapeno, avocado, sour cream, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
• Chilaquiles - On the heels of Cinco de Mayo, why not whip up this Mexican dish comprised of corn tortillas, salsa and cheese?
• Fancy Mac and Cheese - If you are looking for the best mac and cheese recipe in town, look no further! This rich and creamy recipe calls for Parmesan, Gruyere, Fontina, Chevre and Gorgonzola or Bleu cheeses.
• Bacon, Tomato and Avocado Grilled Cheese - This twist on a classic recipe, from Betty Crocker, calls for Cheddar cheese, bread, onion, bacon, tomato, butter and an avocado.
• Pretty Fruit Salad - Pretty tasty too!
• Blueberry Buckle - If you love blueberries, this recipe looks amazing!
• Chocolate Guinness Cake - 'Nuff said!
• Better than Almost Anything Cake - If you're looking for a decadent and rich dessert for mom, check out this recipe from Betty Crocker.
• Chocolate Almond Pastries - You'll need a sheet of frozen puff pastry, one egg, sanding sugar, sea salts, semisweet chocolate, whole almonds and vanilla ice cream!
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - This decadent dessert, from The Pioneer Woman, has more than 600 comments.
• Lemon Tiramisu Trifle Recipe - This simple-to-make recipe from the Food Network, calls for sugar, cream cheese, lemon curd, heavy cream, strawberries, raspberries and 22 hard ladyfinger cookies.
• Blackberry Cheesecake - No Mother's Day would be complete without a rich and creamy cheesecake recipe.

Savory or sweet, the brunch recipes listed above are perfect to eat for any occasion! And speaking of Mother’s Day, be sure to check out these 25 Humorous and Sentimental Mother's Day Quotes & Sayings.