Today I am honoring the season of growth, renewal and new life by paying tribute to mothers around the world. Those who are still with us and those we carry in our hearts.
Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday, May 12th and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by gathering over lovingly prepared food.
And I’m in good company too.
Some of my favorite healthy food bloggers are here with me today sharing their gorgeous work as we tip our hats to moms of all ages and stages of life.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.
Here’s to you and your radiant health!
together with her exquisite attention to detail will literally take your breath away
(be sure to apply your oxygen mask securely before visiting her site!)
Recipe Here
No faux meats here folks, just the real deal.
Apricot Crostini by Oh My Veggies Recipe Here
She also happens to be a downright lovely person!
Grain Free Granola and Fruit Salad by The Healthy Foodie
Recipe Here
of recipes including a special segment devoted to kids cooking!
Recipe Here
to create delightful, full-flavored meals in a snap!
Recipe Here
(psst! she has a particular knack for baking and pastry arts)
Recipe Here
Did I tell you I was in great company, or what?
Baked Egg & Veggie Bites (Grain Free, Gluten Free)
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 + 1/2 cups fresh chopped vegetables of choice (I tossed in zucchini, orange bell pepper, onion, Swiss chard and cherry tomatoes)
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Makes 6-8 regular sized muffin bakes (or 20-24 mini muffin bakes).
Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a medium size bowl, combine eggs, milk and yogurt, whisking to combine. Add cheese and veggies and mix to combine.
Pour egg and vegetable mixture, about 3/4 full, into paper lined muffin cups that have been lightly sprayed with Canola/Olive oil. Silicone cups also work very well here if you happen to have them.
Bake mini muffins for approximately 12-15 minutes or until puffed and just firm to the touch. Regular sized muffin cups will take approximately 15-20 minutes.
We are all born of mothers ~
Lovely brunch ideas Kelly – Mother’s Day in England was a couple of months ago already (why on earth is it on different days for everyone? You’d think the world could agree on one date!) but I was sure to send my mom a little something – couldn’t be there to make her some waffles though alas :(
Hi Deborah! What a delight to welcome you to my blog. Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely weekend :).
Thank you kindly Sissi – haha, I’m with you, not much of a conventional cake gal ;o). Have a great weekend!
Thanks for dropping by Kiran – I love beets too and the color is pretty extraordinary.
Thanks Mj!
Thanks Amy – I hope you have a great weekend too.
Cheers Kiersten!
Oh gosh .. you’re inspired!
Kelly, I am do happy to see these fabulous healthy brunch ideas instead of another heavy, creamy cake! I always find it much more difficult to decide on the savoury part of a meal when I have guests, so I am glad you have included savoury ideas too. Sweets chosen by you look both crowd-pleasing and delicious, which is a rare thing from my experience. Thank you for these marvellous ideas and useful links.
Love anything that spells beets. Nice and healthy roundup of tasty treats for mothers’ day :)
What a great collection of brunch ideas! Hard to choose one to make first! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Aw, what a cute idea for a Mother’s Day post. These recipes all sounds great! And your baked eggs would be perfect to take for an on-the-run breakfast. Happy Mother’s Day, Kelly!!!
Thanks again for including my crostini! These all look incredible–and oh my, that raw pie! :D
Yes, you’re quite right, there are a handful of countries who pay tribute earlier in March and some later in May… more excuses to celebrate!! Cheers Helene, thank you for visiting – xo
Haha, have a beautiful weekend Debra and thanks for dropping in!
Happy Mother’s Day Jeanette – thank you for joining in the fun – it’s wonderful having you here!
Katty, you made my day! Thank you so much for stopping by.
Happy Mother’s Day to you Kristy! I hope it’s a beautiful one surrounded by your sweethearts – xo
Thank you Beyond the Peel – lots of yummy options to choose from… wonderful to have you here.
Thank you Angie!
Everybody is invited to play! That’s the idea ;o) – besides, you’re a mom many, many times over (how many lovely four-leggeds have you had?) – xo
Sweet KoKo, it’s a pleasure to have you here! Yes, enjoy and discover these lovely ladies… you are all so wonderful! Have a great evening, xo.
Eek, I think I’m blushing… thank you! You deserve those words and the pleasure is all mine ;-). Have a beautiful mother’s day Sonia – xo.
Ah, my husband has a thing for weeping willows and I have a thing for him ;-) so whenever I see those graceful flowing branches it lights me up. Have fun up north Eva!
It is my pleasure to be in your lovely company Sandra! Have a beautiful Mother’s Day – xo.
I am smitten by the easy but gorgeous brunch ideas. I don’t think we celebrate mother’s day so soon (gotta check that with my sister) and unfortunately my mum is a bit far, so I won’t be able to make the goodies here for her. But I ll get my sister to help me out (hopefully!) =)
Lovely round Kelly and so very inspiring!
Well, darn it! I made reservations for Mother’s Day. Should have stopped by here first!
What an inspirational post for Mother’s Day – thanks so much for including me. Happy Mother’s Day!
What a beautiful post! Love your blog
Fabulous selection Kelly! I am hosting Mother’s Day brunch and will certainly use one of these!!! :) Happy Mother’s Day to you too. Hugs!
What a great round up of delicious idea. I’m loving those simple crostinis! Thanks for putting this all together. It’s like the meal planning is taken care of for the big day.
A delicious and healthy round up, Kelly. I can’t wait to try your baked eggs with veggies.
Indeed, you are in great company! Fantastic round-up of recipes…
can I play too, even if I’m only a stepmom?????? Can I????
Thank you so much for including me Kelly! Everything here looks to die for, and I’m honoured to be a part of it! Although familiar with several of these bloggers, there are a few that are new to me, and I can’t wait to drool over their beautiful photographs and recipes!
Thanks a million Kelly! I hope you have a very happy Mother’s Day!!
Aw, thank you so much for including me in your beautiful mother’s day brunch menu, Kelly. And thanks a million for your super kind words. You have to be the nicest, most amazing person alive! :)
What a gorgeous and healthy line-up to celebrate Kelly; I’ll be sure to check out these new links. I’m totally loving your baked egg bites again; we’re heading up north on Friday so these would be the perfect en route breakfast.
And such a coincidence, just last weekend I snapped a pic of the weeping willow because I loved the look of the wispy branches against the blue sky. Great minds…
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com
This is such an awesome collection of recipes, and I am honored to be included. If I prepared all of this I would have the most perfect mother’s day brunch. Thanks for putting these all together in one spot :) And I hope you have a very happy mother’s day!!!