PART OF Mothers Day

Top 100 Mother's Day Recipes

It's every mom's special day to relax and let the loved ones cook. With recipes that are easy to execute and tremendously tasty, you'll be shocked at how a spread got on the table so quickly.

Ginger Ale Baked Ham

“We loved our ham shoulder cooked with the ginger ale and brown sugar! I loved the glaze it made.”

-JuJuBeJen

Citrus Beet Salad


“Such beautiful colors, and it tasted so good! The balance of flavors were great.”

-Debbwl

Fava Bean & Grilled Shrimp Salad in Radicchio Cups

What a unique way to entertain! The garlic and lemon compliment the shrimp while nestled inside a radicchio cup.

Spinach & Artichoke Mashed Potatoes

“A great way to add some pizzazz to ordinary mashed potatoes. A great side dish!"

-Ginny Sue

Grilled Chicken Banh Mi

“Authentic, along with an excellent marinade and vinegar dressing. You can also make this with pork!”

-Claudia l.

Rhubarb Crisp

“The simplest rhubarb crisp recipe out there. I used quick oats but doubled the amount. A great recipe! My wife avoids sweets and she inhaled it.”

-DGBinns

Seared Salmon With Linguine & Ramp Pesto

"Wow, this recipe is really fantastic! The pesto is really outstanding, and the recipe was also really easy to prep.”

-Dr. Jenny

Spinach, Strawberry & Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

"This was just outstanding. Not only was it delicious, it was a delight to the eye as well.”

-mammamia 2

Tomato Risotto

“We loved this! I used Roma tomatoes and it turned out so yummy.”

-Melissa K.

Asian Pasta Salad

“An easy to prepare pasta salad with Asian dressing.”

-Mandy Toh Photograp

Asparagus Gruyere Tart

"Awesome! Very light and satisfying. I took it to a church picnic. So many people wanted the recipe!"

-AcadiaTwo

Roasted Vegetable Farro Salad

"This was one of the most flavorful recipes I’ve ever found. I’ll be making this again over the weekend."

-Anonymous

Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Rice

“I made this just as directed. My family loved it! I’ll definitely be making this again.”

-srobburts

Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

“Yum yum! This recipe is delicious. I've made it twice and it’s such a versatile cake. You won't be disappointed!"

-danica.crystal

Beautiful Quiche Lorraine

"This is the first time I’ve ever made quiche. I’ve loved it for years but always thought that it was too difficult to make. This recipe has proved me wrong. I’ll make it again for sure!"

-Chef Gustival

Caramelized Chicken Legs

“We really enjoyed this chicken. We used wings, which are delicious! Made exactly as directed for a fun meal.”

-ellie_

Devil's Food Chocolate Cake

"I'm not very good at making cakes, but I wanted to try this one. Wow, it was great! Not too sweet, really moist and the frosting was just right!”

- Poppy

Scalloped Potatoes

“These potatoes turned out delicious. For beginner cooks, remember to peel, rinse and drain the potatoes before slicing.”

-robert s.

Bread Machine Cinnamon Buns

“These rolls came out so big and fluffy. The filling reminded me of the cinnamon fried pies my mom would make when I was a kid. So comforting, amazing and delicious.”

-Just Cher

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

"These biscuits were exceptionally tender and moist. The instructions were easy to follow, and my biscuits were perfectly golden brown. This recipe will become one of my standards."

-Lennie

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breasts

“This recipe was excellent! Very quick, easy and delicious! I popped it under the broiler for a few minutes after baking and it made the top nicely browned and crispy.”

-Meemaw2JM

Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole

"I put this recipe in the slow cooker. It was fabulous, and the entire family loves it.”

-ejgcribbs

Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese

“The best macaroni and cheese recipe. I make this for all holidays and everyone not only loves it, but asks for it!”

-peymicheryn

New York Cheesecake

“I made this and it was delicious! I accidentally bought sour cream instead of whipping cream and it was still delicious!”

-Faith Fassett Dillen

Butterflied Lobster Tails

"Omg, this was a great marinade! I've worked in fine dining restaurants for 20 years and believe this was better than most I've had in restaurants.”

-tvichich

Best Grape Salad

“This is an excellent dish, especially for a party because you can make it the night before!”

-teresadar

Wilted Spinach Salad

"This is it. If you are looking for a traditional recipe, here it is. This is delicious!”

-Bob Crouch

Easy Baked Potato Wedges

"These are very tasty. They came out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It takes a lot to impress my boys and this did it."

-Pam in B.C.

Grilled Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

"This was really delicious, and restaurant-quality. My entire family loved it!”

-Tunnia

Charlie's Famous Chicken Salad With Grapes

“I made this for an office party for my mother in-law, and they went nuts! I even got a thank you card!”

-rothiii

Fruit Salad With Pudding

“I was a bit skeptical at first because of the pudding, but I'm in love with this recipe! It was amazing. It's the perfect sweet treat or dessert when you have a sugar craving in the day!”

-Jonathan Melendez

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

“This recipe was easy and delicious! My family enjoyed it and wants me to make it again. Definitely a keeper!”

-Chrystal L.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

“This also works well with other frozen fruits like peaches or mandarin oranges and the appropriate gelatin!”

-PHIL R.

Best Baked Potato

"Simple but spot on! It made me wonder why I haven't eaten a baked potato in five years!"

-freyja.balmer

Thai Turkey Burgers With Cucumber Pepper Relish & Spicy Mayo

"Seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had! Why doesn't this have 100 five-star reviews?"

-rpgaymer

Maple Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

“This is so yummy! I made it for a staff breakfast and a family brunch. It went very quickly. Adding cinnamon really made this dish fabulous!”

-Cindy H.

Creamy Potato Salad

“I consider myself a picky eater and quite reluctant to try something new, but this was so good! A top of the line potato salad.”

-Rayna

Baked Pork Chops

“I had this over whole wheat egg noodles with steamed veggies, and it was fantastic! Definitely a repeat per my hubby's request.”

-AmaJoy

Lobster Mac & Cheese

“It turned out excellent! I didn't have a double boiler for the cheese sauce so I just used my fondue on the low setting, which worked well!”

-Sochilt B.

PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps

“I loved this recipe. It's pretty quick, the meat mixture is really versatile and the flavors are great!”

-LimeandSpoon

Macaroni Salad

“I’ve made this salad many times and I’ll definitely give two thumbs up! It has not failed to impress others as well.”

-Anonymous

Baked Ziti

"Quick to make and very easy. We loved this! I made the whole recipe and put the leftovers in the freezer for another time. It tasted great!”

-MizzNezz

Broil a Perfect Steak

“When you can’t use the grill, this is the way to go! It turns out just as good, and sometimes maybe even better than grilled steaks.”

-marvoll1980

Vegan Cauliflower "Chicken"

A perfect substitute for chicken when consuming a plant-based diet. Pair with a quinoa salad and corn on the cob for a bright summer meal!

Chicken Parmesan

"I made this tonight and it’s excellent! Easy, quick and my husband loved it. He said it’s as good as anything you might get in a restaurant.”

-najwa

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs

“Yummy, and definitely a keeper! I paired this with steamed rice and broccoli.”

-judy c.

Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes & Cream

“This is an incredible tasting dish. Since I have tons of tomatoes in the garden, I used freshly peeled and seeded tomatoes.”

-MizzNezz

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

"Add this to your list of favorites and you won't be sorry. So quick and easy to put together without a run to the store for a single ingredient. The smell alone was delightful.”

-Terrilynn

Lemon Bars

“My goodness, these are so incredibly good. Make this! You will not regret it.”

-leesa44

Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Glaze

"Really, really tasty. I'd say it's company worthy! I’m a big fan of this recipe."

-Shasta613

Caprese Mac & Cheese

“If you love caprese salad, you'll love this cheese-forward pasta version.”

-Hannah Petertil

Hashbrown Casserole

“I made this for an annual brunch last weekend and it was a big hit! Easy and tasty. I recommend this for anyone who wants to make a crowd-pleaser but doesn’t have much time!”

-Paulajoe2006

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

“My first time making homemade banana pudding and my whole family enjoyed it. This recipe was easy and so delicious. I knew this recipe was a keeper when my husband called his mom and said it was the best he has tasted yet.”

-lakeishaacarter78

Shrimp & Grits

"My new favorite recipe for shrimp and grits. It's so easy to make, which makes for a perfect weeknight dinner!"

-Jonathan Melendez

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

"All of the flavors of the real deal, but in significantly less time. Make sure you serve it with noodles, stuffing or even mashed potatoes so all the yummy, cheesy gravy has something to stick to!”

-Malriah

BLT Pasta Salad

“This is definitely my favorite summer salad! Quick, easy and so yummy eaten right away or chilled and devoured later.”

-susan dresser

Creamed Chicken & Biscuits Casserole

“I’ve made this recipe a lot and everyone loves it! The biscuits on top are amazing.”

-NcMysteryShopper

Simply Baked Chicken Drumsticks

"These were absolutely delicious! They were so flavorful, tender, juicy and almost to the point of falling off the bone.”

-Papa D 1946-2012

The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake

“The flavors of this easy cake were amazing! So delicious.”

-frostingnfettuccine

Vegan Tofu Caprese Salad

“Vegan caprese with cheesy miso tofu. Marinating tofu with miso adds amazing flavor. If you don't have shiso, you can use basil.”

-Elly Mel

Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

"This was a delicious and comforting casserole! A recipe you can play around with to make it your own!"

-julia.l.disney_1316

Vanilla Pudding Casserole

“What a terrific recipe! Everyone loved it. Next time I’ll brush my banana slices with lemon juice, that’s the only thing I would change.”

-catmaniacs

Cranberry, Feta & Walnut Salad

"Wonderful! I served this salad with a turkey dinner and it really complimented the meal.”

-axxo3846

Cheesy Shrimp & Grits Casserole

“I’ve made this recipe on many occasions with rave reviews from my guests every time. I even have some friends who regularly hint that it's time for me to make this casserole again.”

-krp8656

Healthy Cucumber-Tomato Salad

"This recipe is excellent! Perfect for a hot summer day. I didn't have any fresh basil on hand so I used dried and it turned out really well."

-Patty22

Ham Salad Finger Rolls

"We just had a shower for a friend at work. I made this filling and put it inside finger rolls. Everyone loved them, and went back for seconds and thirds!”

-FriendlyChefy

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole

“My cousin made something like this for a family brunch. I came home and found this recipe. It was a hit with my boys - even the one that doesn't like biscuits and gravy!”

-Gina M.

Caprese Salad

“This is one of my favorite salads of all time. Very easy, simple and a perfect combination of flavors.”

-micro_ang

Watergate Salad

"Yummy! This is so light and creamy. Best of all, you can feel good for serving a healthy salad for dessert."

-LoveToBake67

Basic Pancake Mix

“This recipe is fantastic. Perfectly fluffy round pancakes that brown well. We will never buy store bought mix again!”

-Matthew G.

Pineapple Meatballs

“One of my favorite dinners to make. My husband loves this meal!”

-Patti G.

Chili Cheese Croissant Corndogs

"This yeasted cornbread dough was a revelation. So soft, and it had a really great cornbread flavor to it. These were the perfect snack to make for my boyfriend to take to work with him too as they’re easily transportable."

-Izy Hossack

Vegan Lentil Burgers

“My kids and husband couldn’t believe it wasn’t meat. They told me to make sure I didn’t lose this recipe! It really was yummy.”

-dgarcia3317

Pizza Meatloaf Cups

“Wow! These are such an easy, quick and fun thing to make for dinner. It would be super easy to add other ingredients. I made these with ground turkey instead of beef.”

-Debby R.

Yummy Seven-Layer Salad

“I love this layered salad! Each layer goes so well together. A great way to get more veggies into your kids.”

-Jonathan Melendez

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

"Wow, these are the best oatmeal raisin cookies ever! Soft, moist, chewy and the texture is perfect. This will be my go-to oatmeal cookie recipe from now on.”

-MizzNezz

Sheet Pan Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Bake

"This tastes like a savory sausage french toast made with croissants and I loved it!"

-Jonathan Melendez

The Best Belgian Waffles

“Simple, easy, quick and delicious! Just the way waffles are supposed to be.”

-trytokeepintouch

White Bean & Tuna Salad

“So good, and very good for you! I added diced avocado and served with with pita bread along with tomato and cucumber slices. What a great lunch!”

-daisygrl64

Shrimp Louis Pasta Salad

“I made this for dinner tonight and everyone loved it! My ten year-old wants it in her lunch tomorrow!”

-emily9

Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese With Bacon Bread Crumbs

“We tried this recipe last night, as we were in dire need of a comfort food dish. We were blown away by its ease of preparation, its hearty fullness and its remarkably toothsome taste.”

-TREVOR.T.

Baked Italian Meatballs

"I love this recipe! The purpose of the mustard is to help keep the meat moist, so don’t forget to use it!”

-Yvonne72

The Best Brownies

“These are literally the best brownies! I’ve been making this recipe for years, following it perfectly and I've never been disappointed.”

-lilchef_3

Classic & Delicious Caesar Salad

“This is absolutely wonderful! Definitely the best Caesar salad I've ever made, and I love that the dressing is from scratch too! So many call for bottled sauce nowadays.”

-anniesnomsblog

Black Bean & Corn Salad

“A spicy, crisp and fresh vegetable salad. This salad should be made several hours before it is served to marinate the vegetables and blend the flavors.”

-Jb Tyler

Bacon & Egg Sandwich

“This is a nice breakfast. Filling enough and very good. It was easy to do before going to work!”

-Boomette

The Perfect Burger

“I did this recipe as stated with no extra add-ins. The result was simply burger heaven. This is too easy to make and adds a whole new definition of burger. This was the best burger I’ve ever had!"

-stinsniper ..

Turkey Meatloaf

"My search for the perfect turkey meatloaf recipe is over. We loved this, really flavorful!”

-KitchenAndCraftAdve

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

“I made these for breakfast this morning and wow! The texture is incredible and the flavor is almost unbearably good!”

-Karen..

Slow Cooker Lasagna

“I followed the recipe and even grated my cheeses for better melting. This is easy and fantastic!”

-Tammy L.

Award Winning Chili

“I’ve made this with pork, turkey, beef and even just veggies - always great! I’ve made this many times and it never disappoints.”

-gtambo

The Sweetest Blueberry Muffins

“I made these yesterday. Today they’re all gone and I’m being asked to make a fresh batch. Luckily they’re easy and most of the ingredients I have on hand!”

-ginskipt

Old-fashioned Linguine with White Clam Sauce

"I made this for a special romantic dinner. Very delicious and surprisingly easy to make. We both thought we were dining in a classy restaurant!”

-bella214

4-Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

“These came out tasting really good. My husband was impressed and I plan to make them again tonight.”

-Ashlee B.

Traditional Fruity & Spiced Hot Cross Buns

“A wonderful recipe! I've made these twice now, and every time they turn out perfect.”

-thebakinggoddess

Chicken Scampi

“It turned out great! I seasoned my chicken before flouring. It had a lot of flavor when I put it all together.”

-Padrica B.

Award-Winning Butter Tarts

"Yum! I baked these for 15 minutes, and the result was a sweet, buttery, gooey tart that was so rich. I had stuff dribblin' off my chin as I ate one.”

-Terri F.

Deviled Eggs

"I made these for a neighborhood get together and they were gone in 60 seconds! Not really, but almost.”

-Ann Cecile

Best Banana Bread

“I’ve tried many banana breads, but this is one of the best. I added walnuts to mine. I’d recommend this to anyone. A winner for sure!"

-Rita Freesemann

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