This year, make your mom feel extra special by cooking her one of these delicious Mother’s Day Recipes. From breakfast to dessert, we’ve got you covered!
She works hard all year long, making school runs, buying groceries and cooking meals, taking care of laundry and housekeeping, and a million other things. Show her how much it means by making the effort to cook brunch, dinner, or just a snack on her one special day.
Breakfast and Brunch Ideas
Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones
These easy to make Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones are the perfect pairing of sweet and tart flavors. These tender, crumbly scones are delightful for tea parties, Easter Sunday, or Mother’s Day.
Herbed Baked Eggs
Treat mom to brunch featuring these Herbed Baked Eggs! Fresh eggs, seasoned with herbs, garlic, cream, and butter, are baked to golden perfection.
Shrimp and Grits
This recipe for an old southern favorite, Shrimp and Grits, is the perfect main dish for brunch. It’s a heavenly combination of sauteed shrimp, bacon, bell pepper, and onion served over creamy, stone-ground grits with cheddar cheese.
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ham and Cheese Quiche – a classic combination of eggs, ham, cheese, and veggies that’s perfect for your lunch, brunch, or dinner.
Southern Cheese Grits
If you’re looking for the perfect southern side dish then I have the recipe you need! Classic Southern Cheese Grits go with any meal from breakfast to supper and are fabulous with anything from chicken to fried fish to shrimp. They’re always the right answer to the which side dish to serve dilemma.
Eggs in Purgatory
Eggs in Purgatory – Eggs poached in a quickly made tomato, garlic, and basil sauce. As perfect for brunch as they are for supper.
Easy Peach Turnovers
Skip the doughnut shop and make your own flaky, sweet turnovers at home. These Easy Peach Turnovers use frozen puff pastry and peach preserves to create delicious pastries in under 30 minutes!
Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes
Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes – take an oatmeal cookie recipe and translate it into pancakes and you have a wonderfully delicious breakfast!
Broiled Grapefruit
Broiled Grapefruit – grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch.
Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes
These hearty Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes are packed full of whole-grain oatmeal, blueberry, orange zest, and pecans.
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles – buttermilk waffles with cinnamon and brown sugar in the batter.
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits
These Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits are one of my favorite memories from childhood. Served with butter and syrup for breakfast or filled with a slice of ham or sausage, they’re moist, substantial, and totally delicious!
Appetizers, Starters, and Snacks
Classic Cheese Fondue
This Classic Cheese Fondue using both Swiss and Gruyere cheese with bread and fruit dippers is a really fun treat!
Cheesy Mushroom Pinwheels
These Cheesy Mushroom Pinwheels are an easy hors d’oevure using a refrigerated pizza crust shortcut with a filling of mushrooms, green onions, and cream cheese.
Hot Baked Crab Dip
For the ultimate indulgence, serve this luscious Hot Baked Crab Dip that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Lump crab meat, cream cheese, and horseradish are baked together to make the perfect appetizer for a special occasion.
Hot Artichoke Dip
Serve this retro recipe for Hot Artichoke Dip, and everyone will want the recipe! It’s a classic cheesy, warm dip to spread on crackers and enjoy with a nice glass of wine.
Baked Fontina with Herbs
Baked Fontina with Herbs is a simple appetizer for a special occasion. Substitute any good melting cheese.
Southern Pimiento Cheese
Homemade Southern Pimiento Cheese is a true classic. With simple ingredients of sharp cheddar cheese, pimiento peppers, and mayonnaise it can be whipped up in minutes and used as a sandwich filling or a spread. Once you try my recipe, you may never want store-bought again.
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Strawberry Balsamic Cream Cheese Bites
Strawberry Balsamic Cream Cheese Bites – an hors d’oeuvres with a lovely combination of sweet ripe strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and cracked black pepper.
Dainty Tea Sandwiches
For a special occasion, serve Tea Sandwiches. I share recipes for three favorites in this post – cucumber and butter, roast beef with horseradish, or cornbread muffin and ham.
Main Dishes for Mom
Turkey Taco Salad
Make a healthy choice with this Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing. Add fun and flavor to the menu with the easy, light, and fresh tastes of ground turkey, loads of vegetables, and a delicious cilantro dressing!
Perfect Prime Rib
Moms love a good Prime Rib, too! And it’s always an impressive dish to serve. It looks like it takes loads of work but, in truth, it’s one of the simplest recipes you can make. Follow my easy method to make a perfect standing rib roast.
Easy Louisiana Shrimp Creole
Recreate the flavor and spirit of New Orleans in your own kitchen in just 30 minutes. This Louisiana Shrimp Creole with its spicy tomato-based sauce is a favorite easy dinner!
Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish
This 5-minute Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish recipe is a lovely choice for Mother’s Day! Pair these lightly seasoned and grilled fish fillets with a steamed vegetable for a quick and easy dinner!
Chicken and Rice
This old-fashioned one-pot chicken and Rice recipe is pure, hearty comfort food. For this simple recipe, chicken, rice, celery, and onions are combined and steamed to perfection all in one pot.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Easy and flavorful, this Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a quick saute of shrimp in a cilantro-lime-tomato sauce with all the flavors of Mexico. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a great protein rich main course!
Lemon and Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs
Lemon and Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs – Juicy chicken thighs coated with spices and glazed with honey and lemon.
Pan Fried Fish with Red Pepper Sauce
Pan Fried Fish with Red Pepper Sauce – a flavorful dinner of pan-fried fish served atop a sauce of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and garlic.
Roasted Veggie Pizza
Roasted Veggie Pizza – a classic pizza crust topped with ricotta and roasted vegetables.
Salads She’ll Love
My Favorite Greek Salad
A deliciously non-traditional Greek Salad with salami, red onions, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, tossed in a fresh, tangy Greek salad dressing. Serve with warm, crusty bread and a glass of wine.
Southern Tuna Salad
My slightly sweet, slightly savory version of Tuna Salad is made with diced, crispy apple and sweet pickle relish. Serve it with crackers or as a sandwich.
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This Black Bean and Corn Salad is a refreshing mix of fresh vegetables with canned black beans and corn. It can be prepared in minutes and requires no cooking at all. It’s a great low fat and high protein recipe.
Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
This fresh Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is composed of sliced pears topped with tangy blue cheese dressing and toasted slivered almonds.
Sweet Treats for Dessert
No Bake Banana Fudge Pie
This delightful No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie will be the standout dessert for Mother’s Day! With just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-bake dessert takes banana cream pie to another level with a rich, chocolate layer and a pudding filling on top of a graham cracker crust.
Easy Strawberry Jello Pie
This easy, no-bake Strawberry Jello Pie is lighter than air and full of delicious fruit flavor. It just may be the most effortless dessert you’ll make all year.
No Bake Cheesecake Cups
These mini No Bake Cheesecake Cups are a great choice for any occasion, from a family dinner to a buffet-style party. They use basic ingredients and take just 10 minutes of prep time. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the cheesecakes to chill!
Coconut Macaroons
These classic, easy Coconut Macaroons are the perfect treat for true coconut lovers! My 30-minute recipe is very simple to make with coconut, egg whites, vanilla, and just a touch of flour and sugar (no sweetened condensed milk in sight). You’ll fall head over heels for this classic cookie with its sweet, moist interior and slightly crunchy exterior.
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