After all the meals our mothers have prepared for us over the years, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to repay the favor! Whether you are celebrating your wife, mom, step-mom, grandma, or any other special mother in your life, we’ve got you covered! With simple recipes to creative spins on classic dishes, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of Mother’s Day dishes to help you celebrate all day long.
The Best Breakfast in Bed Recipes
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These cute heart-shaped pastries are perfect for any mom that loves danishes or strawberry cheesecake. They are super simple to make with just a few store-bought ingredients. So easy, that even kids can help make them!
Bacon and Egg Cups
For a savory Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, these mini bacon and egg cups, topped with melty cheese, make the perfect side to toast, pancakes or waffles. This simple recipe is an easy way to elevate a classic breakfast, sure to knock her socks off.
A Festive Mother’s Day Bruch Menu
Grab your mom, grandma and all the other special mothers in your life! These shareable brunch recipes can be scaled up to down, to fit a gathering of any size.
A Classy Pancake “Charcuterie” Board
This gorgeous display is easy to put together and has a little bit of something for everyone! Keep your pancakes in a warm oven until ready to serve and pair with fresh fruit and toppings.
Chipotle Honey Chicken and Waffle Sliders
If you’re looking for a recipe to impress, this is the one for you. Your mom will love these sweet and spicy sliders, made with breaded chicken and buttermilk cornbread waffles. For those mom’s that don’t like spice, you can always leave the chipotle peppers out for a sweet and savory treat.
Spinach Frittata with Tomatoes and Goat’s Cheese
If you’re looking for a light and healthy Mother’s Day menu, this veggie and protein-packed frittata fits the bill.
Celebrity Inspired Mother’s Day Lunch Recipes
For mother-approved recipes, we love to look to our favorite famous moms for inspiration. Here are our top recipes for eating like an A-list celebrity this Mother’s Day.
Chrissy Teigen’s Sweet Chili and Mustard Glazed Salmon
This sweet and spicy salmon recipe is adapted from a recipe in Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook, Cravings, and looks stunning when plated. According to John Legend’s Instagram, he made this very dish for her last Mother’s Day!
Meghan Markle’s Zucchini Pasta
This hearty, flavor-packed pasta sauce is a vegetarian dupe for a classic bolognese sauce. Made in a slow cooker, this is a great hands-off recipe, letting your slow cooker do the work while you hang out with the family.
Khloe Kardashian’s Famous Chinese Chicken Salad
Khloe is the queen of healthy eating and if you want to keep your Mother’s Day menu light and filling, her signature chicken salad recipe is the perfect lunch. Packed with healthy veggies, crispy noodles and a sweet, savory dressing, this salad is loaded with nutrients and flavor.
Family Style Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes
There is nothing that a mother loves more than her family, so gather everyone together this Mother’s Day to celebrate together over a homecooked meal. These recipes pull together all the classic dishes of our childhood and mom can finally enjoy without doing the work!
Jamie Oliver’s Sunday Roast
If you have a family that loves their “meat and potatoes”, this Sunday roast is a treat that will have everyone’s mouth watering. Be sure to carve it at the table for an added festive flair!
Giada De Laurentiis’ Amalfi Lemon Chicken
This classic chicken dinner is elevated with fresh herbs and zesty lemon slices. The crispy, juicy meat pairs well with any of your mom’s favorite sides and of course, with a nice wine to cheers with!
Light Spring Pasta With Smoked Salmon
A lighter version of a pasta dinner, this bright creamy dish features fresh vegetables and smoky, salty salmon. Perfect for blending comfort food with healthy, bright spring flavors, this dinner also looks beautiful on each plate. Plus, you only need one pot to make it!
Mother’s Day Themed Desserts
Whether you want to go with a traditional mom-pink, or serve up her year-round favorite, here are our favorite desserts to “wow” her this Mother’s Day. These treats also make great Mother’s Day gifts to deliver to grandma!
Fudgy Chocolate Lava Cakes
For any chocolate lover, these chocolate cakes are the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Close out the night with these individually portioned cakes filled with a fudgy, gooey center. Feel free to top with ice cream or whipped cream for added flair.
Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake
The pink strawberry cheesecake layer helps make this the perfect Mother’s Day cake recipe. Three layers of red velvet cake, cheesecake and strawberry whipped cream combine to form this show-stopping dessert. Be sure to make more than you think you’ll need – this cake will go fast!
Cherry Dessert Bars
These incredible dessert bars combine the best flavors of cake, pie and pastries. A dense cake batter is layered with cherry pie filling (or any kind of filling you like), baked until golden and drizzled with icing. Best of all, leftover bars also make an incredible breakfast all week long!
