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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    Marvelous Marble Cake

    11 reviews

    Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama


    Round Cheese Bread

    3 reviews

    Warm buttered wedges of this gorgeous round bread are tasty with a pasta dinner or tossed salad. —Deborah Bitz, Medicine...


    Marmalade-Glazed Carrots

    8 reviews

    This side dish is ideal when you’d like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner....


    Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    Ruth Haywood’s colorful Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad is sweet and crunchy with a tangy dressing. “I made this recipe for our...


    Cappuccino Mousse Trifle

    9 reviews

    "This is the easiest trifle I've ever made, yet it looks like I spent time on it," says Tracy Bergland,...


    Mexican-Inspired Turkey Burgers

    11 reviews

    We love burgers on the grill, but turkey burgers can be bland and beef burgers can be fatty. To create...


    California Dream Smoothie

    2 reviews

    It's sunshine in a smoothie! This one's a true California treat—sweet and tangy from start to finish. —Sonya Labbe, West...


    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;...

    Rosemary Pork Loin

    5 reviews

    I started growing rosemary in my garden after I discovered this pork recipe. My husband and I think it’s restaurant...


    Blueberry Dream Pie

    14 reviews

    This showstopping pie can be decorated to fit any season. I like to make hearts for Valentine's Day, flowers for...


    Lemon Thyme Chicken

    30 reviews

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


    Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola

    When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy...


    Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    44 reviews

    We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...


    Pistachio Cake with Walnuts

    21 reviews

    It didn't take long for this cake from the 1970s to become the favorite birthday cake of my husband, Joe....


    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...


    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

    22 reviews

    I'm originally from Paraguay, and dulce de leche reminds me of where I came from. If you can't find it...


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    Spice-Rubbed Salmon

    5 reviews

    We eat this salmon a lot, along with couscous and fresh veggies. Even my 2-year-old devours it. —Lyndsay Rensing, Katy,...

    Swedish Pancakes

    5 reviews

    When we spend the night at my mother-in-law's house, our kids beg her to make these crepe-like, Swedish pancakes for...


    Daffodil Cake

    2 reviews

    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...


    Refreshing Rhubarb Ice Cream

    18 reviews

    No matter where my military family is stationed, this ice cream always makes me think of my parents’ backyard rhubarb...


    Double-Crust Rhubarb Pie

    7 reviews

    Old-fashioned and delicious, rhubarb pie is truly springtime comfort food. I buy rhubarb in season, cut it up and freeze...


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    Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken

    15 reviews

    In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika,...


    Homemade Muffin Mix

    7 reviews

    Whether your family prefers sweet or savory muffins, you can satisfy them with this versatile muffin mix. Included are directions...

    Broccoli Salad Supreme

    26 reviews

    People can't get enough of the sweet grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience....


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    Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

    25 reviews

    I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions. My family always requests them when we have a brunch....


    Orange Buttercream Frosting

    11 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen gave simple buttercream frosting a tangy twist by adding a splash of orange juice. It goes wonderfully...


    Black Bean-Mango Salad

    3 reviews

    This fresh mango salad is a lively side dish for chicken or fish. Simple to put together and pack for...


    Orange Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don't...


    Maryland-Style Crab Soup

    4 reviews

    Try this hearty soup that incorporates the best of vegetable soup and flavorful crab. I break whole crabs and claws...