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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    Can-Can Chicken

    32 reviews

    Here's a tasty take on the popular beer-can chicken. Once the bird is on the grill, the work's basically done....


    Marmalade-Glazed Carrots

    8 reviews

    This side dish is ideal when you’d like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner....


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    Old-Time Custard Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich...


    BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    25 reviews

    This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and...


    Garden Frittata

    12 reviews

    I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...


    Strawberry Banana Crepes

    9 reviews

    My family often has company over for breakfast or brunch, and these light fruit-topped crepes are our favorite. The sweet...


    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...


    Sausage Cheese Muffins

    6 reviews

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

    Banana Split Supreme

    4 reviews

    This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...


    Lemon-Lime Mousse

    2 reviews

    For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat. —Kathryn Anderson, Wallkill, New York.


    Roasted Chicken

    21 reviews

    This tender chicken is a real time-saver on a busy weekend. A simple blend of seasonings makes it a snap...


    Chocolate Angel Cake

    27 reviews

    When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...


    BLT Tortillas

    4 reviews

    I first sampled these BLT wraps at a bridal luncheon years ago. Now I frequently make them for our weekly...


    Eggsquisite Breakfast Casserole

    9 reviews

    I developed this recipe over 20 years ago. The rich warm sauce tastes especially great on cold winter mornings. I...


    Old-World Puff Pancake

    10 reviews

    My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...


    Overnight Egg Casserole

    5 reviews

    This is my go-to breakfast dish when hosting overnight guests for the holidays. Because it is prepared the night before,...


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    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

    108 reviews

    The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...

    Carrot Layer Cake

    44 reviews

    My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls "the ultimate carrot cake," and it really lives up to...


    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    48 reviews

    I'm a busy mother of two young children. I work in our school office and help my husband on our...


    Deluxe German Potato Salad

    23 reviews

    I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...


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    Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken

    15 reviews

    In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika,...


    Farmers Market Orzo Salad

    3 reviews

    Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...


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    Barbecued Picnic Chicken

    21 reviews

    I like to serve this savory chicken at family picnics. Cooked on a covered grill, the poultry stays so tender...

    Chocolate Bundt Cake

    This old-fashioned chocolate Bundt cake recipe is just like the one your grandma used to make. It's intensely rich, moist...


    Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

    Between its place in summer break nostalgia and its no-bake nature, this strawberry crunch cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert.


    Banana Blueberry Muffins

    1 review

    Springy, soft, moist and tender, these banana blueberry muffins are a breakfast dream. Make them for easy snacking during the...


    Lemon Drizzle Cake

    With a light texture and vibrant flavor, this lemon drizzle cake is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert...


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    Crepe Cake

    1 review

    With layers of delicate crepes and a pastry cream filling, this crepe cake is the perfect vessel for toppings like...


    Lemon Curd Cake

    This lemon curd cake features tender lemon cake layers, fresh lemon curd and a dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting. It's...