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35 of Mom’s Favorite Mother’s Day Recipes
Today, I’m sharing a roundup of our most popular Mother’s Day recipes—plus the top ten that my mom personally loves the most (there are a few new favorites this year!). Mother’s Day is such a special day, and if you ask me, every mom should be treated like a queen. And in my opinion, it should all start and end with the food.
Below you’ll find recipes that are perfect for spending time with your mom (or a mother figure), sweet brunch dishes (these are my mom’s favorite), appetizers, and desserts she’ll love.
Mother’s Day is this Sunday—and if you haven’t planned anything yet, let these recipes save the day! In my mind (and my mom’s too), there’s no better way to say “I love you” than with a homemade meal. Whether it’s brunch or dinner, cocktails or dessert, whatever you put together will make her feel special and appreciated.
Food is the way to most people’s hearts!
You all know the story, but a big part of why I cook is because of my mom. She was the first person I ever shared a recipe with, and to this day, she’s still my favorite person to cook for. When she gets excited about something I’ve made, there’s truly nothing better.
Back in middle school, I used to be home for lunch a lot—either because I was “sick,” had an early release, or who knows what else. I’d spend those lunches with my mom, and one of the first recipes I ever made was a stack of chocolate chip banana pancakes—light on the banana, heavy on the chocolate.
I loved stacking them high on her plate, making them look as pretty as I could, and serving them fresh off the griddle with a cold glass of milk. It was such a special time for us, and thinking back on that memory, I’m feeling like it’s time to make her another stack of those pancakes.
I’m sure we all have memories like these. Below are more recipes to help you create new ones this year. Some are my mom’s personal favorites, and others I think your mom might really enjoy too.
Hopefully, this list helps you all share something special with your mom this year. Here’s to celebrating all the incredible moms out there—with food, love, and more food!
Also! This is very old content, but the idea is still so cute! A Mother’s Day Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookbook Gift Basket. Great last-minute gift!
Mom’s Favorite
Sheet Pan Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza
Lemon Basil Zucchini Pasta Alfredo
Cocktails
Iced Peach Lemonade Matcha Latte
Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita
Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Frosé
Brunch
Baked Strawberry Glazed Doughnut
Harissa Eggs in Whipped Goat Cheese
Homemade Honey Butter Cheddar Biscuits
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Banana Bread Carrot Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Blueberry Croissant French Toast Bake
Baked Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Lemon Strawberry Dutch Baby with Ricotta Cream
Lemon Sugar Rolls with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing
Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones
Appetizers/Lunch/Dinner
Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes with Sesame Breadcrumbs and Burrata
One Pan Lemon Pepper Yogurt Chicken and Rice
Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch
Creamy Avocado Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Spicy Honey Balsamic Salmon Bowls
Easy One Pot Broccoli Cheese Pesto Pasta
Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Orzo
20 Minute Lemon Butter Orzo Carbonara
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Feta Potatoes
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce
Easiest One Pan Caprese Pesto Orzo Bake
Crispy Feta with Lemon Pepper Chicken and Rice
Charred Baby Bell Peppers with Burrata
Desserts
Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
Nonnie’s 6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Baked Chocolate Fudge Glazed Doughnuts
Retro-Style Chocolate Sheet Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Lastly, if you make any of these 35 of Mom’s Favorite Mother’s Day Recipes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
