Mother's Day Recipes

"I've been cooking for 30 years and enjoy making quick, easy and tasty meals," relates Greg Parsons of Candor, North...

Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...

This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and...

You can whip up this sweet and creamy dip in just 10 minutes. I like to serve it in a...

A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food,...

Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make...

My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch....

It's always fun to serve a meat or poultry dish with a twist. This tangy-sweet chutney is a wonderfully different...

I revamped my mother's potato salad to taste more like baked potatoes with all the fixin's, which I love. This...

Subtle bursts of mustard and savory pork sausage are the main attractions. I like to refrigerate this savory mainstay overnight...

Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham...

Meet the Cook: We used to raise our own hogs. This recipe was given me by a fellow farmer who...

These dainty finger sandwiches are perfect for casual picnics or luncheons. Tarragon-seasoned chicken complements cucumber and cantaloupe slices. —Taste of...

My son-in-law says this is the best banana ice cream he’s ever had. It’s always requested at family gatherings. —Donna...

My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...

This angel dessert is a wonderful treat when fresh strawberries are readily available. Every time I make this pretty strawberry...

These moist, cinnamon-flavored brownies are quite easy to make. The recipe can also be doubled and baked in a jelly...

Make a reservation for four at your dining room table. With this elegant, restaurant-quality dish, you can turn an ordinary...

This fresh-tasting sauce, chock-full of blueberries, tastes great served over pancakes, French toast, waffles or even ice cream. Whether you...

There are plenty of strawberry patches near my hometown, and soon they'll be brimming with red berries. I discovered this...

For a quick breakfast, Norna makes the pancake while fixing supper the night before, then cuts it into squares. The...

These terrific bite-size appetizers are always a hit wherever I take them. They're easy to make ahead of time, and...

Dianne Ebke of Plymouth, Nebraska was baking an apple pie for dinner at her in-laws, when she ran short of...

This tender bread will remind you of pound cake. Its mild lemon flavor and cakelike texture makes it perfect for...

For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...

My grandmother used to make egg cup surprises for family brunches on special occasions. The added fillings were always a...

This fluffy omelet gives us reason to get a move on for breakfast. For a bit of extra flair, add...

Tackle gatherings with a bright side dish. This tri-color pasta salad with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is...

—Joy Allred, Heber City, Utah