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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    Quick Nicoise Salad

    6 reviews

    Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans...


    Easy Gazpacho

    13 reviews

    My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...


    Orange Sponge Cake

    11 reviews

    This was the cake that my dad used to request for his birthday every year. For a wedding present 2...


    Pina Colada Icebox Cake

    18 reviews

    This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a...


    Stuffed Pasta Shells

    19 reviews

    These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two...


    Veggie-Packed Strata

    7 reviews

    This is a wonderful, colorful casserole that everyone enjoys. I'm sure you'll be hooked on it after one bite, too....


    Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata

    1 review

    What a tasty way to start a morning! This frittata is enriched with asparagus, potatoes, peppers, herbs and a wonderful...


    Whole Grain Banana Pancakes

    My kids love homemade banana bread, so why not make it in pancake form? These freeze well for a special...

    Mushroom-Gouda Quiche

    3 reviews

    For a laid-back Sunday brunch, we make a quiche in no time using refrigerated pie crust. Load it up with...


    Raspberry Pie Squares

    7 reviews

    Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...


    Sparkling Gelatin Salad

    Fruit really shines though this refreshing gelatin salad.—Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana


    Orange-Fig Pull-Aparts

    For breakfast on Thanksgiving, my mom requested an orange pull-apart bread. I tried making one by dressing up tubes of...


    Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail

    My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...


    Winter Fruit Salad

    The bright colors in this winter fruit salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy...


    Full Garden Frittata

    I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover...


    Mama’s Snow Cake

    For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...


    Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding

    Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade...

    Sirloin Steak with Rich Mushroom Gravy

    Toasting the flour to a light tan color gives this gravy a rich taste and
    thickness, without overloading on...


    Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels

    It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the...


    Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always...


    South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad

    Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango...


    Hacienda Hash Browns

    I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...


    Parmesan-Baked Mashed Potatoes

    Here’s a family favorite for Christmas Day dinner. Whether I’m serving a main course of ham or turkey, everyone wants...

    Lemon Mint Curd

    I like to "dress up" ordinary recipes with my fresh, homegrown herbs. This minty lemon curd is a family favorite!...


    Make-Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll appreciate this company-ready recipe. You can assemble it the night before and pop...


    Maple Morning Granola

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


    Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

    My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...


    Chai Chocolate Chip Shortbread

    I’ve always loved the taste of chai tea, so I decided to try to incorporate it into one of my...


    Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte

    This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson,...