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Today I’m sharing a roundup of our most popular Mother’s Day recipes—along with the dishes my mom personally loves most. Mother’s Day is such a special occasion, and if you ask me, every mom deserves to be treated like a queen. In my world, that always starts with good food. Whether it’s a cozy brunch or a simple dinner at home, it’s the perfect way to bring everyone together.
I’m a lucky girl. I’m not a mom yet, but I was fortunate to grow up with one who always made her kids her number one priority while also working full-time. When I was younger, she was technically a stay-at-home mom, but that didn’t mean she wasn’t constantly working. She was always doing something—grocery runs, packing lunches, cooking dinners, baking for school events, shuffling us from one activity to the next, hosting birthdays, and somehow keeping everything running smoothly.
She taught us the importance of family, hard work, and kindness. Even on her hardest days, she showed up. She smiled, made the lunches, walked the dogs, and still found time for a daily walk with my dad.
A true super mom.
Today, she’s also my business partner, working behind the scenes to keep this website running, manage partnerships, and support everything new we’re building. There’s no way I could do this without her.
I feel incredibly blessed. She continues to support not only me, but also my six brothers, my sister, and my dad.
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I know exactly what she loves: a sweet brunch followed by a simple steak-and-potatoes dinner. She’s the kind of mom who just wants to spend the day with her family—together.
Below, you’ll find recipes perfect for celebrating your mom (or a mother figure), from sweet brunch dishes to simple dinners, appetizers, and desserts she’ll love.
And if you’re still looking for a last-minute idea, this is an old favorite but such a cute one: a Mother’s Day Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookbook Gift Basket. Always a hit!
Layered Raspberry Scones
Made with cream cheese, jam, and fresh berries—flaky, buttery, and perfect for spring and summer baking!
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Salted Pretzel Honey Butter Biscuits
Flaky, buttery biscuits meet soft pretzels—served warm with whipped honey butter. The ultimate cozy holiday roll!
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Smashed Raspberry Dutch Baby
A puffy skillet-baked pancake swirled with lemon, raspberries, and jam…perfect for Mother's Day or weekend brunch!
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Blueberry Muffin Bread
This whole-grain, high-protein bread is special, thanks to ribbons of blueberry jam and clusters of cinnamon crunch!
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Watermelon Peach Salad
A colorful salad that’s almost effortless to make, pretty, and so delicious…it really is summer in a salad!
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Cinnamon Peach Muffin Bread
Sweet, peachy, and swirled with jam and cinnamon crumble. An easy one-bowl loaf, perfect for summer!
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Spicy Pickle Margaritas
A bold twist on the classic! Made with tequila, lime, jalapeños, and tangy pickle brine for a salty, spicy sip!
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Peach Thyme Smash
Is there anything more summery than a peachy drink? It's finally peak peach season and I've been dying to share this drink!
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Frozen Peach Rosé Slushy
A summer cocktail that’s perfectly icy, sweet, and so delicious!
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Iced Peach Lemonade Matcha Latte
Nothing fancy, no cooking, and really quick…you’ll want to be making this drink all summer long!
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Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita.
A refreshing summer cocktail that’s icy, sweet, and spicy…and that salted Tajin-lined rim keeps everyone coming back!
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Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita
With a spicy tajin-lined rim. A refreshing summer cocktail that’s perfectly icy, sweet, and so delicious!
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Blackberry Champagne Mule
For your spring (and summer) Saturday Cocktail festivities…the bubbly really seals the deal!
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Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Creamy yet refreshing…the perfect tropical mojito!
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Baked Strawberry Glazed Doughnut.
Each sweet bite is perfectly soft, doughy, and topped with a creamy strawberry glaze – they do not disappoint!
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Harissa Eggs in Whipped Goat Cheese
Eggs in harissa sauce snuggled into a bed of creamy whipped goat cheese with avocado relish, so delish!
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Cute and sweet mini muffins made from scratch…so much better than those mini-bite muffins mom used to buy!
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Homemade Honey Butter Cheddar Biscuits
A simple bread recipe to serve for brunch or dinner…you can never go wrong with a great biscuit!
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Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Every bite is moist and light, layered with fresh berries, jam, and hints of lemon – the perfect spring cake!
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Blueberry Croissant French Toast Bake
A wonderfully delicious make-ahead brunch entrée that's super pretty when topped with fresh berries!
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Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby
Baked in a skillet and swirled with brown butter, lemon, blueberries + blueberry jam then baked until extra PUFFY – so delicious!
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Baked Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Whether you make this for Easter, Mother’s Day, or weekend brunch, it always gets rave reviews!
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Easy Blueberry Monkey Bread
A fresh take on monkey bread that's perfect for Mother's Day…every bite is full of sweet blueberry goodness!
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Lemon Strawberry Dutch Baby with Ricotta Cream
Great for breakfast and brunch…but even better for breakfast-for-dinner!
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Lemon Sugar Rolls with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing
A great make-ahead breakfast or brunch item for any upcoming spring/summer occasions.
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Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones
When in need of truly delicious, sweet, berry-filled, oh so flaky, buttery scones, try these scones…smiles will flourish!
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Prosciutto Wrapped Peach Baked Brie in Pastry
An easy summer appetizer that’s quick, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for last-minute hosting!
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Peach Burrata Parmesan Crusted Crostini with Hot Honey
These look and taste fancy, but are so simple to make – and so amazingly GOOD!
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The Italian Salad Sandwich
I put my favorite salad inside a crusty loaf of ciabatta – DELICIOUS…you'll crave this sandwich all summer long!
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BLT Caesar Pasta Salad
There isn't a better dish to make on hot nights when you want something a little more filling than just a salad.
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Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes with Sesame Breadcrumbs and Burrata
Each bite is rich, bright, and full of texture — guests will be begging for more!
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Simple Roasted Sungold Cherry Tomato Pasta
A creamy, summery pasta with goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, and sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes!
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One Pan Lemon Pepper Yogurt Chicken and Rice
Marinated chicken and rice made in one pan, even the rice…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!
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20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon
Sweet, savory, perfectly spiced, and ready in just 20 minutes. An easy, nourishing dinner you’ll make on repeat—simple, flavorful, and so good!
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Prosciutto Peach Pizza
Made in under a half hour, the combination of sweet peaches, savory cheese, and salty prosciutto is always a summertime favorite!
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BLT Pasta Salad
Simple to toss together, super flavorful…one of those recipes everyone LOVES…serve this up at your next backyard dinner!
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Roasted Garlic Bread Caprese Dip
Roasted garlic, shallots, and tomatoes are all mixed into the creamiest dip topped with melty mozzarella cheese!
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Caprese Caesar Pasta Salad
Almost completely no-cook, comes together quickly with very little effort, delicious, and perfect for Mother's Day!
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Caprese Pasta Salad
Fresh, easy, and full of summer flavor—roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and balsamic!
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Lemon Basil Caico e Pepe with Bacon
Inspired by carbonara, cacio e pepe, and pasta al limone!
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Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch
Colorful, flavorful, really simple…and it doubles as the prettiest centerpiece for any dinner table!
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Lemon Basil Zucchini Pasta Alfredo
A creamy bowl of lighter pasta Alfredo that comes together in under an hour and is great for warm summer nights!
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Creamy Avocado Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
The creamy dressing with the pasta, spicy salsa, cheese, avocado, and bacon is the yummiest!
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One Pot Broccoli Cheese Pesto Pasta
Quick to throw together and so delicious…a very simple recipe to slowly welcome in spring!
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Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Orzo
All made in one pan without even boiling water…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!
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Pot Roast Gyros
These gyros are simple – nothing fancy, but such delicious flavors…a quick, fun, delicious, and different weeknight meal!
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3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza
This pizza has just the right amount of spring citrus, spice, basil, and cheese! Every last bite is delicious!
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Lemon Butter Orzo Carbonara
This is the simplest way to make delicious carbonara pasta. You need just one skillet and about 20-30 minutes!
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Tomato Peach Caprese with Brown Butter
A fresh take on caprese with roasted peaches, burst tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and brown butter!
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Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
Simple to throw together, fresh, and flavorful…and it doubles as the prettiest centerpiece!
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Artichoke Gouda Tart
Flaky puff pastry dough topped with melty gouda cheese, marinated artichokes, and fresh garlic and herbs…so simple and easy!
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Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce
Perfect appetizer or side…potatoes that everyone will beg you to make again!
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Charred Baby Bell Peppers with Burrata
An easy appetizer for outside summer entertaining…plus doubles as a pretty centerpiece too!
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No Churn Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
The perfect easy summer dessert to keep stocked in the freezer for the hottest days of the year.
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Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
Every bite is layered with fresh berries, hints of lavender, and sweet vanilla cake. The perfect berry-filled cake for any and all occasions.
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Nonnie’s 6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
The go-to summer dessert…super easy, yet so delicious…and SO SIMPLE. This is everyone's favorite summertime ice cream cake!
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Retro-Style Chocolate Sheet Cake
So little effort, extra chocolatey, naturally gluten-free, and every last bite is so delicious!
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No-Bake Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Made with oats, dates, peanut butter a salty chocolate top. Sweet, simple, and addicting!
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Really Good Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with salted browned butter, plenty of vanilla, and lots of melty chocolate. Just like Mom’s — but even better!
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Really Good Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy centers, crisp edges, melty pools of chocolate, browned butter and extra vanilla. The kind of cookies you make once…and then forever!
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Lastly, if you make any of these 50 Mom’s Favorite Mother’s Day Recipes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to 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!
This post was originally published on May 6, 2026
