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Mother’s Day Recipes

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Mother’s Day Recipes

A collection of quick and easy recipes for the perfect Mother’s Day celebration!

Mother’s Day is coming and a great way to show her how much you care is with some home cooking! Start the day off right for mom with breakfast in bed or a special brunch and then keep things going with some tasty snacks in the afternoon followed by and quick and easy dinner that is sure to please! You don’t need to be a master chef to treat mom to some home cooking on Mother’s Day; most of these recipes are super easy to make and she will definitely appreciate the effort! Whether you treat mom to a full day of home cooked meals or just one dish you can’t go wrong with one of these recipes and any one of them will make this Mother’s Day one that mom will never forget!

Breakfast in Bed or a Special Brunch

Dutch Babies with Lemon Curd and BlueberriesDutch Babies with Lemon Curd and Blueberries
Smoked Salmon Asparagus Quinoa Cake Eggs BenedictSmoked Salmon Asparagus Quinoa Cake Eggs Benedict
Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese GlazeStrawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
Strawberry CheesecakeadillasStrawberry Cheesecakeadillas
Blueberry Cheesecake PancakesBlueberry Cheesecake Pancakes
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Banana BreadStrawberry Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Poached Eggs in a Creamy Mushroom SauceRoasted Portobello Mushrooms with Poached Eggs in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Asparagus and Double Smoked Bacon PopoverAsparagus and Double Smoked Bacon Popover
Cottage Cheese and Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheddar CheeseCottage Cheese and Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheddar Cheese
Black Forest PancakesBlack Forest Pancakes
Asparagus, Baby Artichoke, Pesto and Goat Cheese Quiche with Quinoa CrustAsparagus, Baby Artichoke, Pesto and Goat Cheese Quiche with Quinoa Crust
Eggs Benedict with Bacon, Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) and HarissaEggs Benedict with Bacon, Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) and Harissa
Ham and Cheese Egg CasseroleHam and Cheese Egg Casserole
Quinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Pesto, Goat Cheese and a Poached EggQuinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Pesto, Goat Cheese and a Poached Egg
Strawberry and Nutella CrepesStrawberry and Nutella Crepes
Blueberry Zucchini BreadBlueberry Zucchini Bread
Spinach and Feta ClafoutisSpinach and Feta Clafoutis
Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed PancakesStrawberry Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes
Poached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon and AvocadoPoached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon and Avocado
Baklava French ToastBaklava French Toast
Zucchini and Feta Breakfast CasseroleZucchini and Feta Breakfast Casserole
Honey Lemon Zucchini PancakesHoney Lemon Zucchini Pancakes
Japanese Souffle Pancakes with Lemon Curd and BlueberriesJapanese Souffle Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Blueberries

Quick and Easy Special Dinners for Mom

Shrimp ScampiShrimp Scampi
Chicken PiccataChicken Piccata
Lemony Lentil SoupLemony Lentil Soup
Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)
Spinach and Artichoke Dip PastaSpinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Parmesan and Herb Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream SauceParmesan and Herb Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce
Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom CarbonaraRoasted Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara
Lemon Pepper Parmesan Roast TroutLemon Pepper Parmesan Roast Trout
Honey Dijon Pretzel ChickenHoney Dijon Pretzel Chicken
Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and White Wine SauceShrimp Linguine in a Tomato and White Wine Sauce
Creamy Lemon ChickenCreamy Lemon Chicken
Chicken MarsalaChicken Marsala
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo PastaRoasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine AlfredoCajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Apricot Dijon Glazed SalmonApricot Dijon Glazed Salmon
Cilantro and Lime SalmonCilantro and Lime Salmon
Chicken FrancaiseChicken Francaise
Lemon Miso Butter Parchment Salmon with AsparagusLemon Miso Butter Parchment Salmon with Asparagus
Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted TomatoesParmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes
Maple-Miso Dijon SalmonMaple-Miso Dijon Salmon
Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta CasseroleCreamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Casserole
Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato SauceChicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce
Balsamic Honey and Mustard Pork ChopsBalsamic Honey and Mustard Pork Chops
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Goat Cheese Skillet ChickenCreamy Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Goat Cheese Skillet Chicken
Lemon Chicken Orzo SoupLemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Spinach and Artichoke Skillet Chicken with Sundried TomatoesSpinach and Artichoke Skillet Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled ChickenPesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Seared Salmon in Dill Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) SauceSeared Salmon in Dill Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) Sauce
Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat CheeseRoast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese
Caprese Stuffed AvocadosCaprese Stuffed Avocados

Appetizers

Seared Scallops in a Cajun Mustard Cream SauceSeared Scallops in a Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto TartBruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Shrimp Scampi DipShrimp Scampi Dip
Spicy Tuna and Avocado Cucumber Sushi BitesSpicy Tuna and Avocado Cucumber Sushi Bites
Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber BitesBlackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites
Blackened Salmon with Avocado SalsaBlackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple SkewersGrilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg RollsCheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls
Pesto Grilled ShrimpPesto Grilled Shrimp
Crispy Baked Asparagus FriesCrispy Baked Asparagus Fries
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa BitesBroccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar SoupRoasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup
Spinach and Artichoke HummusSpinach and Artichoke Hummus
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili SauceCoconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Strawberry Lemonade BarsStrawberry Lemonade Bars
Crispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil AioliCrispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil Aioli
Baked Brie with Blackberry Compote and Candied WalnutsBaked Brie with Blackberry Compote and Candied Walnuts
Strawberry GuacamoleStrawberry Guacamole

Desserts

Lemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread CrustLemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust
Chocolate Red Velvet Cheesecake for TwoChocolate Red Velvet Cheesecake for Two
Carrot Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese FrostingCarrot Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting
Blueberry Almond and Amaretto Quinoa CrispBlueberry Almond and Amaretto Quinoa Crisp
Roast Cherry Dark Chocolate Brownie SundaesRoast Cherry Dark Chocolate Brownie Sundaes
Strawberry ShortcakeStrawberry Shortcake
Lemon Almond CakeLemon Almond Cake
Raspberry and Dark Chocolate CheesecakeRaspberry and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
Strawberry and Mascarpone Crepes with Strawberry SyrupStrawberry and Mascarpone Crepes with Strawberry Syrup
Molten Chocolate CakeMolten Chocolate Cake
Blueberry Swirl Lemon CheesecakeBlueberry Swirl Lemon Cheesecake
Ultimate Fudgy Cocoa BrowniesUltimate Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
White Chocolate Souffle CheesecakeWhite Chocolate Souffle Cheesecake
Chocolate Avocado PuddingChocolate Avocado Pudding
Lemon Zucchini BreadLemon Zucchini Bread

More Mother’s Day Recipes

Looking for more mother’s day recipes? Check out my Mother’s Day Recipes Pinboard!
Mother’s Day Recipes Pinboard

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Comments

  1. Ai says

    All of them look so delicious! Especially that roast cherry brownie sundae… omg… I don't think I have enough self control to keep myself from eating it all before my mom gets to even touch it lol

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  9. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    Just found your blog and this is such an amazing roundup! Any mom would be happy to have any of these dishes on Mother's Day. Everything looks fabulous and want to make them all! Pinning for the future! Thanks Kevin!

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  15. Anonymous says

    I love the name of your site. I used to have a tiny kitchen, too, and we love to cook. Since we moved into bigger digs, I find myself missing my tiny little kitchen sometimes. It's nice to spread out a bit, but I used to know where everything was! Nice site.

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  16. Anonymous says

    Kevin…I made the Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce yesterday!!! Oh my goodness, absolutely delicious! As good as it looked!!! Quite a piece of art though…took 2 hours to all together!!!!

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