Inside: some of my very favorite fresh and springy recipes that are perfect for the women you love most.
There’s nothing quite like spring at the farmhouse when the windows are finally open and the kitchen smells like fresh lemon and baking bread. To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, I’ve put together a gorgeous, feminine country-style tea menu full of bright flavors and from-scratch favorites.
We’re making fresh cold salads, lemon everything, beautiful cakes, and a pitcher of bubbly prosecco sangria with berries. These 17 recipes are exactly what you need to set a fresh, welcoming table for the women you love most.
Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
A quick, creamy shrimp salad loaded with fresh herbs. It takes only a few minutes to pull together but adds a really nice, light seafood option to the spread.
Boozy Strawberries
Strawberries soaked in rosé and rolled in sugar. They get a crisp, candy-like coating that makes them a fun little extra for the dessert table or to drop straight into a glass of prosecco.
Fresh Tomato Tart
This beautiful tomato tart features a buttery, flaky crust topped with melty Gruyere cheese, fresh summer tomatoes, and a bright herb mixture. Perfect as a light dinner with salad or cut into squares for entertaining.
girl pizzas
Use my favorite pizza dough to make all those pizzas the husbands hate. You know… arugula, four cheese, clams. The weird stuff. Makes two 12-inch pizzas.
Huli Huli Chicken
Sweet, savory, and beautifully charred. This grilled chicken brings a bright, sunny flavor to the table that pairs beautifully with all your fresh spring greens and sides.
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Nothing says spring quite like a chilled glass of classic, from-scratch lemonade. It’s tart, incredibly refreshing, and looks absolutely gorgeous sitting in a big glass pitcher on the table.
Strawberry Texas Sheet Cake
This is the ultimate Mother’s Day dessert. A completely from-scratch cake with a gorgeous, naturally pink strawberry icing poured right over the top. It’s soft, sweet, and wonderfully fresh.
Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
The perfect balance of tart, bright citrus and rich creaminess. Baked onto a toasted coconut crust, these beautiful little bars are ideal for making ahead and look stunning on a dessert tray.
Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Cutlets and Chipotle Dressing
A vibrant, colorful bowl packed with fresh crunch. The crispy chicken cutlets and zesty dressing make it a satisfying salad that beautifully balances out the sweeter treats on your menu.
Lemon Sheet Cake
Bright, fluffy, and bursting with citrus. This gorgeous scratch-made cake is topped with a rich lemon buttercream that tastes exactly like a sunny spring afternoon.
Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
A tea party absolute must. We are taking a classic, savory chicken salad and tucking it into buttery, flaky croissants for a gorgeously feminine and satisfying sandwich.
Coconut Lemon Curd Cupcakes
These are pure springtime in a cupcake. A delicate, scratch-made coconut cake with a bright, tart lemon curd hidden inside. They are as pretty as they are delicious.
Amish Broccoli Salad
This make-ahead salad actually keeps its crunch. It mixes fresh broccoli and a simple dressing for a cold side that feels right at home at a spring tea.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
A simple bowl of cucumbers and tomatoes is exactly what a spring menu needs. It’s light, crisp, and breaks up the richer baked goods with a clean, fresh bite.
Buttercream-Filled Thumbprint Cookies
These delicate, buttery little cookies with a creamy filling practically beg to be served with a hot cup of tea. They add such a pretty, classic touch to your dessert spread.
Prosecco Sangria with Berries
Mix prosecco and fresh berries in a big pitcher before your guests arrive. It’s bubbly, slightly sweet, and makes pouring drinks for your friends simple and lovely.
German Potato Salad
Red potatoes tossed in a warm bacon dressing bring a down-to-earth, savory element to the table.
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