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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    Cobb Salad

    18 reviews

    Made on the fly by Hollywood restaurateur Bob Cobb in 1937, the Cobb salad is a world-famous American dish. Here's...


    Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    28 reviews

    For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe....


    Lemon Sheet Cake

    40 reviews

    Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting...


    Chocolate Cannoli

    1 review

    We made two Italian treats into one with beautiful pizzelle cookies wrapped around a rich, chocolaty cannoli filling. The chopped...


    Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie

    3 reviews

    I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...


    Crumb-Topped Rhubarb Crunch

    4 reviews

    For this treat, Minocqua, Wisconsin field editor Charlene Griffin features that perennial spring flavor, rhubarb.


    Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing

    I first made this fruit salad for my husband’s surprise party on his 73rd birthday. It’s been a hit ever...


    Coconut Dream Cake

    My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet....

    Eggs Benedict Brunch Braid

    4 reviews

    I make this ahead and serve it for Christmas morning breakfast. It has the ingredients of a classic eggs Benedict,...


    Italian Fennel Salad

    Not familiar with fennel? Crunchy and slightly sweet, it's a refreshing contribution to any spring side dish. Give this effortless...


    Simple Iced Coffee

    My husband came up with this recipe to replace the soda he was drinking every morning. It's a delicious alternative...


    Shrimp & Feta Cucumber Rounds

    1 review

    I love the contrasting tastes and textures of these rounds. Each bite balances the refreshing burst and crunch of cucumber...


    Crab Quiche with Hollandaise

    2 reviews

    I discovered this quiche at a diner during a motorcycle road trip with my husband. It was so amazing, I...


    Brown Sugar Pound Cake

    13 reviews

    This tender pound cake is the first one I mastered. You'll want to eat the browned butter icing by the...


    My Favorite Burger

    2 reviews

    After having a burger similar to this at a diner years ago, I tried to lighten it up without losing...


    Moo Shu Lettuce Cups

    4 reviews

    I took ordinary ground beef and turned it into a new classic. With sweet and savory flavors, this dish will...


    Cranberry Broccoli Slaw

    Perk up any cookout with this fun broccoli slaw. This super easy salad is ready in minutes. —Allison Strain, Lancaster,...

    Zucchini & Cheese Drop Biscuits

    9 reviews

    These colorful little drop biscuits are very easy to put together and yet are packed full of flavor. I serve...


    Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze

    59 reviews

    I was not a salmon lover until I tried this recipe. Now it is one of my favorite dishes to...


    Lemony Grilled Salmon Fillets with Dill Sauce

    9 reviews

    Grilled lemons add a smoky tartness to a butter sauce made to enjoy with grilled salmon. A touch of dill...


    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

    4 reviews

    This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...


    Chicken Salad Party Sandwiches

    11 reviews

    My famous chicken salad arrives at the party chilled in a plastic container. When it’s time to set out the...


    Aunt Murna’s Jam Cake

    4 reviews

    I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her jam cake recipe as a young girl. She made improvements...

    Brunch Ham Enchiladas

    23 reviews

    When I'm expecting company for brunch, the menu often features this tried-and-true casserole. With ham, eggs and plenty of cheese,...


    Lemon-Thyme Bread

    9 reviews

    Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce...


    Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing

    My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...


    Coconut Macaroon Pie

    7 reviews

    Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie...


    Ham and Potato Frittata

    Easy and delicious, this hearty ham and potato frittata is appreciated whenever I've served it...breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reheated or...


    Broccoli Ham Quiche

    23 reviews

    This rich ham and broccoli quiche is featured in a family cookbook I put together. My husband is proof that...