Mother's Day Recipes

Halved chicken is a perfect choice for winter grilling. Cooked over indirect heat, it virtually eliminates grill flare-ups. This version...

Not only is this is a refreshing dessert, but it's virtually fat-free and has no cholesterol. Best of all, it's...

“At 100 years old, my mom-Frances Beechner of Lincoln, Nebraska-still cooks, bakes, drives her own car and lives in her...

This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...

For Linda Shupe of Berthoud, Colorado, “This recipe is a nice change from the usual barbecue sauce and makes tender,...

Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few...

These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine...

I found a pork recipe in a newspaper many years ago, but I lightened it up quite a bit. This...

These chocolate chip scones are delicious warm, served with butter, when the chips are melted and gooey. —Diane LaFurno, College...

Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, these mocha-flavored cookies from Pamela Jessen in Calgary, Alberta are the perfect...

Tender, tiny, tasty red potatoes slathered in a creamy dill sauce make a versatile side for all kinds of meat...

There’s no pitting cherries and peeling peaches when you’re throwing together this quick cobbler. It uses convenient canned fruit and...

I love this vegetable marinade, but the key to this recipe's success is the three-cheese spread. My father is a...

Kiwi and feta add interest to this delightful salad that's sweet, tangy, creamy and tart. It pairs perfectly with the...

Mom's traditional fried chicken always cooked up golden brown and crispy. Drizzled with the pan gravy, this dish is real...

My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...

One bite of fudgy flourless chocolate cake and you'll see why it's pure pleasure for confirmed chocoholics! A small slice...

Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese....

These moist grilled tenderloins marinate overnight in a savory teriyaki and soy sauce mixture. "I had used this recipe for...

Turn a simple yellow cake into a terrific dessert with blueberries and a handful of other ingredients. It's great for...

I serve this pork roast often when I'm entertaining company. It's especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely...

During the '40s, Mother had a close group of friends whose husbands or sons were off to war. To ease...

Golden ladyfingers frame the luscious custard filling of this lovely frozen dessert from Mrs. J.H. Carroll of Ottawa, Ontario. Everyone...

Wanting something with fewer calories, I tinkered with a lemon ice cream recipe until I liked what I tasted. This...

At our house, we celebrate George Washington's birthday with this cherry dessert.

With its rich Italian flavor and generous combination of cheeses, it's hard to believe this pasta entree is light. this...

Crabmeat, zucchini, cheddar cheese and green onions flavor this savory crustless quiche. I take this to potlucks, cut into appetizer-size...

I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and...

This grilled dinner always turns out moist and tender. The marinade has a Middle Eastern flair, giving the dish a...