Mother's Day Lunch

Let Mom sleep in while you cook, then treat her to a leisurely lunch on her special day. A salad garnished with fresh flowers will give the table a festive look, while a frittata as a main course is both easy to assemble and bursting with fresh spring produce. For the grand finale, serve her a pound cake that gets its rich, toasty flavor from plenty of browned butter, and its brightness from a compote made of seasonal fruit.