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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    Triple-Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce

    5 reviews

    Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves. This cocoa creation and its saucy accompaniment make a heavenly combination. —Jenny Staniec, Oak Grove, Minnesota


    Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares

    5 reviews

    My family loves this dessert. The ricotta cheese layer sinks down in the cheesecake, creating a luscious, dense cake that's...


    Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting

    3 reviews

    This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used...


    Basil-Lemon Crab Linguine

    2 reviews

    I always add herbs to pasta to really punch up the flavor. This linguine looks and tastes like it's from...


    Chicken and Black Bean Salad

    12 reviews

    Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and...


    Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna

    4 reviews

    A homemade zucchini tomato sauce gives this entree its fresh-tasting flair. Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California shared the recipe...


    Pumpkin Pudding Desserts

    2 reviews

    I love pumpkin pie but I don't always have time to make it so I decided to come up with...


    Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark

    6 reviews

    I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need...

    Heirloom Tomato Galette with Pecorino

    5 reviews

    I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and...


    Gingerbread Belgian Waffles

    2 reviews

    I like to combine the sweet and spicy taste of gingerbread with the cool and dreamy taste of cream cheese...


    Greek Zucchini & Feta Bake

    7 reviews

    Looking to highlight your meal with something light, indulgent and golden on top? Turn to this Greek-style egg bake. —Gabriela...


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    Sticky Buns

    13 reviews

    It's impossible to eat just one of these soft, yummy sticky buns—they have wonderful old-fashioned goodness. Use the conventional method...


    Lactose-Free Blueberry Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Soy cream cheese works wonders in this smooth and creamy cheesecake from the Test Kitchen. This delicious, lactose-free dessert tastes...


    Lemon-Butter New Potatoes

    11 reviews

    With an abundance of potatoes in our garden each summer, I often make this easy recipe. We love the combination...


    Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

    5 reviews

    Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on...


    Favorite Fruit Salad

    1 review

    I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit....


    Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

    1 review

    This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
    it makes a spectacular presentation. The best...

    Zesty Coleslaw

    13 reviews

    This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as...


    Brunch-Style Portobello Mushrooms

    4 reviews

    I've always loved portobellos for their "stuffability." I combined my favorite ingredients for this rich, savory main dish that's wonderful...


    Baked Eggs with Cheddar and Bacon

    6 reviews

    “These little treats are super-easy to make and perfect for a special breakfast. They’re also very nice for a casual...


    Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream Cheese

    4 reviews

    My husband and I both love the classic combination of beef and horseradish. He asks me to make this for...


    Apple Kolaches

    12 reviews

    A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...


    Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries

    1 review

    I love lemon filled doughnuts when I can find them. This recipe brings the concept to a new level by...

    Rhubarb Mallow Cobbler

    7 reviews

    My mom used to make this cobbler every year when I was growing up. Now we take fresh rhubarb to...


    Ham and Pea Pasta Alfredo

    4 reviews

    When I want a filling meal that even the kids enjoy, I toss ham and sugar snap peas with Romano...


    Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte

    2 reviews

    A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...


    Easy Ice Cream Sundae Dessert

    11 reviews

    In summer, nothing's better than ice cream sundaes. We kids couldn't wait to dig into this tempting dessert. It's...


    Candy Bar Cheesecake

    11 reviews

    "With this recipe, you can easily create a cheesecake that tastes like a fancy store-bought treat," Julie Cervenka relates from...


    Blackberry Lemon Muffins

    5 reviews

    These tender muffins are bursting with flavor, and they remind me of spring. Garnish with grated lemon peel for added...