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Whether it be breakfast in bed, strawberry desserts, garden design tips or fancy cocktails, we have you covered.  Check out these 34 ideas for great Mother’s Day treats and  gifts from the heart.

Make Ahead Breakfast Strata (Casserole) with Swiss Chard & Sausage

Strata is basically an egg casserole with varied fillings and a creamy custard base. It is often likened to a bread pudding. This breakfast strata is filled with swiss chard and sausage and topped with a smoky cheese. It is perfect for serving a crowd at brunch or as a stress-free make-ahead dish for holiday …

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Easy Carrot Tart with Goat Cheese & Ricotta

This vegetable tart featuring carrots, a puff pastry crust and a tangy lemon-ricotta filling is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or Spring picnics. It’s easy and the ingredients are flexible enough to suit a range of tastes. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep perfectly for several days. Jump to: RECIPE Best …

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Italian Strawberry Tiramisu Cake: No-Cook Desssert (dolce di fragole)

Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This light no-cook version is made with fresh strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies and topped with whipped cream and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is Tiramisu?Ingredients & SubstitutionsStep by Step PhotosCommon Questions This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure …

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Salmon Omelet & Strawberry Simple Syrup: Best Brunch

Brunch is often a special occasion or a social gathering and if you are making brunch at home it is fun to add some more unique dishes. A salmon omelet, strawberry infused champagne and a citrus marmalade are a few ideas to make your brunch special. Jump to: RECIPEHomemade Strawberry Simple SyrupTips for Perfect Salmon …

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Breakfast Tomato Bread: Food Memory from Spain

While visiting our daughter in Andalusia Spain we discovered the ubiquitous “tomato bread”. Everywhere we went it was served as breakfast. All you need for this delightful breakfast is a good tomato, some crusty bread, olive oil, and a clove of fresh garlic. Oh, and a box grater helps! Jump to: RECIPEIngredients and SubstitutionsIs it …

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Low Carb Panna Cotta with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce

Developing low carb desserts without using sugar substitutes is challenging.  The best route to go if you are on a low carb diet and want a luxurious dessert is to opt for a dessert that is higher in fat instead of carbs. This rich and creamy panna cotta with a strawberry balsamic sauce doesn’t need …

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Low Carb Zucchini Frittata for Breakfast or Snacks

The standard breakfast fare on the Slow Carb Diet is eggs, beans and spinach.  On keto diets it tends to be either eggs and bacon (no beans).  This low carb zucchini frittata is a fun, and fairly easy, breakfast to change up your routine a bit. It makes a great, portable lunch snack also! Add …

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Perfectly Poached Egg on Oatmeal with Hot Pepper Jelly

Weekday breakfasts….try as I might, it just seems plain wrong to hop out of bed and start cooking when I don’t even have an appetite yet.  Intermittent fasting is more routine for me during the week. For the weekend however, a poached egg atop some oatmeal and enhanced with a bit of hot pepper jelly …

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