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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    Burnt Custard

    4 reviews

    The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...


    Sweet Cheese Ball

    5 reviews

    You’ll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut...


    Lemon Blueberry Pie

    5 reviews

    "When blueberries are ripe, I find every way possible to enjoy them," notes Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her tart...


    Fruit-Filled Puff Pancake

    6 reviews

    This fruity puff pancake is a top breakfast request at my house. The combination of cinnamon, blueberries and bananas is...


    Breakfast Pie

    5 reviews

    This crustless pie is wonderful to serve to overnight guests because you assemble it the night before. —Pam Botine, Goldsboro,...


    Raspberry Rumble

    2 reviews

    My guy is a raspberry fan, so that’s what I use in this cake with a classic fluffy frosting. Freeze...


    Raspberry Fool

    2 reviews

    A close rendition to the classic English recipe, this light and airy, berry dessert comes from Margaret Minnich of Columbus,...


    Bread Pudding with Butter Sauce

    1 review

    When we went out to eat, bread pudding was my choice dessert. I eventually found out how it was made...

    Ranch Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    From El Dorado, California, Mellanie McCreary shares this perfect last minute side dish. "When I was a newlywed, I came...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for Two

    14 reviews

    Tender, moist and sweet, these two luscious but lighter cakes are as special as the person you choose to share...


    Spinach and Gorgonzola Salad

    3 reviews

    This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio


    Cake with Pineapple Pudding

    3 reviews

    “This recipe was given to me by a dear friend, and I serve it often. It's so light and refreshing....


    Thyme & Basil Roast Pork

    3 reviews

    Dad’s favorite roast pork was rubbed with cinnamon, thyme, basil and lemon. He loved thick slices and wanted only a...


    Viennese Cookies

    4 reviews

    A Swedish friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. A chocolate glaze tops tender cookies filled with apricot...


    Smoked Gouda & Swiss Chard Strata

    2 reviews

    I shared this impressive strata with friends at their new home. For special occasions, change up the veggies and cheese....


    Overnight Coffee Cake

    5 reviews

    It's so convenient to mix up this old-fashioned breakfast treat the night before and bake it fresh the morning you...


    Rhubarb Muffins

    4 reviews

    It's rhubarb time! Evelyn Winchester of Hilton, New York has a sweet way to put this spring crop to use—her...

    Spring Frittata

    5 reviews

    With roasted veggies, asiago cheese and plenty of dill, this frittata is packed with spring flavors. It looks impressive, but...


    Cherry Tomato Corn Salad

    7 reviews

    Brighten a picnic lunch or backyard barbecue with this cheerful, fresh-tasting salad. If you use want to use sweet corn...


    Spumoni Torte

    2 reviews

    I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and...


    Coconut Creme Chocolates

    4 reviews

    I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these...


    Pecan Cherry Bread

    2 reviews

    "My mom made this delicious bread for special occasions," recalls Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas. Full of sweet cherries and...


    Summer Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

    6 reviews

    This best-of-the-season salad is guaranteed to be a hit! It's piled high with fresh fruits and veggies, chicken and greens,...

    Spicy Mango Scallops

    5 reviews

    This sweet and spicy seafood combo gives off enough heat to make the whole family warm up to its great...


    Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

    12 reviews

    We love the perfect blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It's so easy to throw together, I...


    Blueberry Upside Down Dessert

    1 review

    Turn a simple yellow cake into a terrific dessert with blueberries and a handful of other ingredients. It's great for...


    Ham Potato Puffs

    4 reviews

    This is a different way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It was an instant hit with our teenagers. —Brad...


    Strawberry Ice

    1 review

    When we pick strawberries at a local farm, this is what many of the berries are used for. It's a...


    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    5 reviews

    This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...