Mother's Day Recipes

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

It was a tradition to make these cookies with my grandmother every Christmas. Now my two daughters help me make...

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

As a child, I loved Neapolitan ice cream. I thought it would be fun to create a cheesecake with the...

MY FAMILY thinks this is the best carrot cake ever! We love the moist texture.
The surprise is in...

This well-seasoned frittata, starring ham, eggs, cheese and pasta, is always popular on a buffet. It bakes up a lovely...

When I was a teacher, this recipe was recommended by one of my student's parents. I've made it so many...

Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. —Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia

Nutty pistachios add color and crunch when sprinkled on salmon. The cream sauce gives the dish a lemony smooth finish....

I had company coming and needed a new breakfast casserole, so I made up this nutty idea using waffles. My...

Basting chops with this tangy sauce makes them extremely tender and savory. My family requests this dish for the terrific...

This gorgeous make-ahead dessert is a light, refreshing ending to a summer meal. I first made it for my aunt's...

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me 40 years ago. She served this salad at all holiday meals, and the...

This slimmed-down dish has less sodium, calories and saturated fat than the original, but all the same rich creamy flavor!...

Two thumbs-ups for scallops—an amazing dinner option and an excellent source of vitamin B-12 and heart-healthy minerals such as magnesium....

The caper, tomato and olive flavors will whisk you away to the Greek isles. This easy skillet dish is perfect...

My best friend's grandmother frequently makes these old-fashioned cookies and was kind enough to pass the treasured family recipe on...

I created this recipe one Sunday morning when I needed to use up some potatoes. Our two daughters especially look...

I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...

"Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.

One night I looked in the refrigerator and pondered what I could make with chicken, cheese, mushrooms and pesto. This...

A light dressing makes this salad a nice complement to any meal. Feta cheese and olives are a fun addition.

These simple cookies are so crisp and buttery, it's hard to eat just one. I make them for special holidays,...

I created this recipe by tweaking one I already had. I added flax seed, substituted whole-wheat flour for some all-purpose,...

With melty cheese, juicy pineapple and salty ham, it's no surprise my daughter requests my kabobs on her May birthday....

A delicious and different dessert, this lemon pie is a part of all our family's special occasions. Typically, I prepare...

These small savory muffins are fun to serve as appetizers or at brunch. With just five ingredients, the tasty bites...

The most casual cookout will seem elegant when it stars this delicate fish combined with seafood stuffing and a lemony...

My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first—and best—recipes...