Treat Mom and the rest of the family to this easy home-style brunch.

The Menu

Canadian-Bacon Strata
Oven-Roasted Home Fries
Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette
Pecan Shortbread Bars

The Shopping List

Pick up these ingredients for each recipe, plus pantry items if you don't already have them on hand.

Canadian-Bacon Strata

4 English muffins
1/2 pound sliced Canadian bacon (about 10 slices)
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
8 large eggs
1 quart milk

Oven-Roasted Home Fries

2 pounds red new potatoes
1 large onion
1 red or green bell pepper

Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette

6 large plum tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Pecan Shortbread Bars

1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Pantry

Butter
Dijon mustard
Salt, table and coarse
Ground pepper
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Dried crushed rosemary
Olive oil
White-wine vinegar
All-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar

The Schedule

We've designed this menu so that some items can be prepared in advance, meaning less day-of stress in the kitchen.

Up to One Day Ahead

1. Prepare strata through step 2; cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Make Pecan Shortbread Bars; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

1 1/2 Hours Ahead

1. Bake strata; make basil vinaigrette for salad.

One Hour Ahead

1. Make Oven-Roasted Home Fries.

15 Minutes Before Serving

1. Cool strata; slice tomatoes, and dress with vinaigrette.

2. Cut strata.