Mother's Day Recipes

We’ve rounded up the ultimate Mother’s Day menu, from brunch ideas to dinner recipes, plus gift guides to help you show Mom how much she’s loved.

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    Citrus Fruit Salad

    Fresh pineapple with yogurt and pecans is a merry update of the classic ambrosia salad. We stir it up for...


    Apple-Rhubarb Bread

    9 reviews

    Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year. Here’s how my mother used rhubarb –...


    Southwestern Eggs Benedict

    4 reviews

    This colorful dish makes a beautiful, hearty, rise-and-shine breakfast. The potatoes and pepper are tender; the poached eggs are perfect;...


    Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts

    2 reviews

    Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...


    Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    13 reviews

    Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California


    Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce

    5 reviews

    Our family loves chicken cooked many ways, but this roasted version is one of our favorites. If your family likes...


    Coconut Chiffon Cake

    Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it's a...


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    Easy Yeast Rolls

    24 reviews

    These simple, tender yeast rolls bake to a golden brown and will disappear in no time. If you've never baked...

    Limoncello Tiramisu

    1 review

    We love everything about this wonderful dessert—from the light lemon flavor and creamy Mascarpone to the crunchy, crushed macaroon on...


    Chocolate Chip-Cranberry Scones

    6 reviews

    My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind....


    Maple Morning Granola

    Here, salty and sweet ingredients combine for an easy, wholesome breakfast or snack. Hosting a kids holiday party? Pack the...


    Sage Turkey Sausage Patties

    6 reviews

    When you want to cut salt and saturated fat, turkey sausage is a wonderful option. The aroma of these patties...


    Bratwurst Hash

    11 reviews

    Looking for something homey that’s stick-to-your-ribs good? This satisfying, delicious recipe is for you. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    My Favorite Avocado Salad

    5 reviews

    Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it...


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    Simple Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

    18 reviews

    This pork chop marinade is so simple that I use it on all kinds of meat. For a more robust...


    Apple Kolaches

    12 reviews

    A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...


    Coconut-Mango Mahi Mahi

    3 reviews

    Take a tropical taste trip in minutes with this special recipe. Whipping a bit of candied ginger into the sauce...

    Honeydew & Prosciutto Salad

    3 reviews

    For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir...


    Hawaiian Ham Strata

    2 reviews

    I came up with this recipe because I love Hawaiian pizza and wanted a casserole I could make ahead and...


    Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

    4 reviews

    I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It’s the perfect combination of...


    Grilled Greek Fish

    6 reviews

    Living in Tampa, we eat a lot of fresh fish, mostly grouper, mahi-mahi and tilapia—all sweet white fish that work...


    Blackberry Beer Cocktail

    1 review

    This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue...


    Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken

    Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It’s fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a...

    Pork Chops with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce

    7 reviews

    Nothing says decadent like fresh mushrooms, wine and tarragon. Garlic salt and pepper boost flavor without adding any unwanted calories...


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    Blueberry Crunch Breakfast Bake

    18 reviews

    Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well....


    Chicken Marsala Bake

    1 review

    My Marsala bake is a little different from the "normal" potluck dish, so it's a nice change of pace to...


    Herb & Cheese Scrambled Eggs

    1 review

    As a child I grew up on a farm where eggs and herbs were plentiful in summer. My mother made...


    Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte

    2 reviews

    A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...


    Pineapple & Macadamia Nut Cake

    1 review

    This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even...