MOTHER'S DAY

Our easy homemade brunch is the perfect way to say “I love you” to the most important women in your life

- JULIE MILTENBERGER

Blueberry Spritzers

Active Time 15 min.

Total Time: 30 min.

Serves: 6

Rosemary adds a surprising savory note to these kid-friendly sparklers—for an adults-only version, stir a splash of citrus vodka into each drink

¼ cup blueberries + additional

¼ cup sugar

2 sprigs fresh rosemary + additional Ice cubes

8 oz. white cranberry juice

1 (1 liter) btle. seltzer water

① In pot, mix ¼ cup blueberries, sugar, 2 sprigs rosemary and ½ cup water; over medium heat, cook until sugar dissolves and berries pop, 4 min. Transfer to bowl; cool. Push through strainer.

② In ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine 4 oz. cranberry juice and half of syrup. Cover; shake 30 sec. Strain into 3 ice-filled glasses; top with seltzer water. Repeat to make 3 more drinks. Garnish with additional blueberries and rosemary.

For an adults-only version, add 1½ oz. citrus vodka to each drink.

Per serving: 45 cal. 0g pro. 12g carb. 0g fiber 11g sug. 0mg chol. 45mg sod. 0g total fat 0g sat. fat

Ham & Broccoli Strata

Active Time: 20 min.

Total Time: 1 hr., 25 min. or overnight

Serves: 6

Prep this ooey-gooey good dish the night before, then all that's left to do is pop it into the oven when ready to serve

6 cups cubed day-old French bread

2½ cups milk

3 cups broccoli florets, about 6 oz.

1 Tbs. oil

8 oz. mushrooms, quartered

2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 cup diced ham

2 scallions, thinly sliced + additional

1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

4 eggs