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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    Old-Fashioned Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    "For variety, I like to use fresh fruit- strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, etc.- on top of this cheesecake," says Marian...


    Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge

    6 reviews

    Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade gift,...


    Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce

    3 reviews

    Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is...


    Creamy Banana Pecan Pie

    8 reviews

    You'll get many compliments when you serve this layered banana beauty. It's a snap to prepare because the filling starts...


    Cherry Yeast Coffee Cake

    8 reviews

    My mother taught me how to cook, and this delightful recipe is from her. Whoever tries it says it’s the...


    Eggs Benedict Bake with Bearnaise Sauce

    6 reviews

    I've made this recipe for my family every Christmas morning for 10 years—it's a food tradition that we look forward...


    Caramel Pretzel Bites

    40 reviews

    I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel,...


    Walnut-Crusted Ginger Salmon

    2 reviews

    For those who aren’t wild about fish, this gingery salmon is a game-changer. Baking on foil makes for extra-easy cleanup....

    Mocha Cookies

    14 reviews

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


    Pepperoni Spinach Quiche

    20 reviews

    Several years ago, I had to come up with an appetizer to serve at a pool party, and this colorful...


    Quick Corn and Black Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant...


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    Sauerkraut Slaw

    3 reviews

    This sweet crunchy combination marinates overnight, so it's handy to make ahead of time. "It's often served at barbecues and...


    Mushroom & Spinach Eggs Benedict

    1 review

    There are so many ways to experiment with eggs Benedict, and this is my favorite version. The earthy flavors of...


    Mixed Berry Pizza

    8 reviews

    The fresh fruit shines through in this colorful dessert pizza. It's also a tempting appetizer at parties because it's a...


    Luscious Lemon Cake Roll

    8 reviews

    A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.—Darlene Brenden, Salem,...


    Meringue Kisses

    6 reviews

    There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois


    Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

    17 reviews

    For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...

    Crumb-Topped Blueberry Coffee Cake

    20 reviews

    This sweet crumb-topped cake gets it's moistness from blueberries and cream cheese. "I like to make it ahead and freeze...


    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...


    Lemon Meringue Muffins

    20 reviews

    These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.—Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio


    Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake

    8 reviews

    Every Christmas morning, I bake a coffee cake that's rich and creamy like a cheesecake. My family loves cherries on...


    German Potato Salad with Eggs

    4 reviews

    This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years! At family get-togethers, it never fails to please.


    Frosty Toffee Bits Pie

    25 reviews

    On a hot summer day or to finish off a wonderful meal any time, this dessert tastes oh-so-good! —LaDonna Reed,...

    Coconut Bread

    2 reviews

    I've received many requests for this recipe. It's easy to make and just a little different from other quick breads...


    Blueberry Cream Dessert

    8 reviews

    This no-fuss blueberry cream cheese dessert is one of the best layered pies around. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas


    Coconut Custard Pie

    3 reviews

    "My husband and I are both diabetic. We really appreciate desserts such as this creamy custard pie," says Eva Wright...


    Folded Hazelnut Cookies

    9 reviews

    We first made these cookies when my boys were small, and they would always end up covered in flour and...


    Oatmeal Nut Waffles

    2 reviews

    When I found this recipe in a church cookbook early in my marriage, I was eager to try it. It...


    Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake

    24 reviews

    I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota....