Easy Mother’s Day Recipes
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Whether you’re staying at home or venturing out, Mother’s Day is about treating mom. These easy Mother’s Day recipes will give her a meal to remember.
These quick and easy dinner recipes and ideas will have mom asking you to make her dinner every year!
From pasta recipes to breakfast for dinner, grilled and BBQ recipes, vegetarian ideas, and sweet desserts and treats she will love.
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Easy Mother's Day Recipes 2020
Celebrate mom with these easy Mother's Day recipes any one can make at home!
Herbed Linguine with Burnt Orange
If you're not a fan of fava beans or can't find them, swap in edamame for this spring pasta recipe.
Aglio e Olio
"Aglio e Olio Pasta, also known as Garlic and Olive Oil, is a traditional pasta dish made with simple and fresh flavors. It truly is more than the sum of its parts."
Asparagus Salad with Marinated Peas and Little Gem Lettuce
Right before serving, top this fresh spring salad mom will love with a poached egg.
Herbed Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Tart
With one bite, you'll get a taste of summer's freshest — and most popular — flavors.
Shrimp and Peas with Farfalle
"Mom is sure to be impressed with the tasty shrimp dinner. Add a loaf of crusty bread for good measure."
Lemony Herb Roast Chicken Recipe
"The perfect balance of lemon zest and thyme makes this simple roast chicken recipe subtle but savory."
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties Recipe
With a handful of ingredients, plus some cooked chicken, this pasta is a perfect choice for a Stay at Home Mother's Day dinner idea. "It's hard to truly mess up pasta, which is why we think this dish is perfect for those who aren't too skilled in the kitchen. The unusual addition of toasted pecans adds a surprising but delicious twist to this recipe."
Wild-Salmon Cakes with Quinoa Salad
A simple and delicious recipe, perfect for Mother's Day, and easy to make beautiful!
Best Spring Vegetable Pizza
"Whether you serve it as an app or a main dish, this spring vegetable pizza will not disappoint." Swap in ingredients you have. And if needed, make your pizza dough ahead of time with this recipe.
15 Minute Spring Instant Pot Risotto
This Instant Pot Spring Risotto combines fresh, green asparagus, sweet peas, earthy mushrooms, and creamy arborio rice in this easy-to-make dish Instant Pot dish. Filling, incredibly delicious… and perfect for Mother's Day.
Easy Bacon, Cheese and Spinach Quiche
Always a favorite, this quiche is easy to make for a Mother's Day lunch or dinner. And if there are any leftovers -- it's such a treat the next day. Looking for different ingredients, here are all our quiche recipes.
Best Asian Pork Chops with Coconut Rice
"Coconut milk adds a richness to this pork dish that will make it a crowd favorite on Mother's Day this year."
Classically French Tian Provencal
An easy but beautiful tart inspired by my favorite boulangerie.
Chinese Chicken Mandarin Salad
This Chinese chicken salad is a classic with fresh ingredients and full of "crunchy ramen, sweet mandarins, and crisp cabbage."
Honey Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Arugula Salad
"Give chicken thighs an upgrade with a sweet honey glaze, served with a crisp green salad to a touch of freshness."
Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken Thighs with Fresh Herbs
"With BBQ season fast approaching, this Grilled Lemon Chicken Thighs with fresh herbs is truly a favorite. It’s deceptively easy. And the flavors of fresh lemon and herbs are incredibly delicious."
Make Ahead Ham and Asparagus Strata Recipe
This Make-Ahead Ham and Asparagus Strata recipe is an easy custardy, bready, cheesy dish Mom will love for lunch or dinner. Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea! Be sure to check out our other strata recipes here...
Vegetarian Instant Pot Chickpea Curry
A quick and easy vegetarian curry with chickpeas -- incredibly yummy!
Blueberry Scones with Lemon Butter Glaze
No rolling, patting, or cutting these scones. So easy to make and so tender and delicious.
A Classic Strawberry Shortcake Made Easy
A simple and easy -- but delicious strawberry shortcake is always a great choice for Mother's Day!
Lavender-Honey Lemon Tart
"There's something about a fruit tart that feels elevated even when there's nothing fussy or difficult about putting it together. Take this one to new heights with a drizzle of lavender-infused honey and a few candied lemon slices."
Lemon Biscotti with Almond and Vanilla
Serve mom an afternoon tea with these delicious spring-inspired biscotti. Make them ahead for an easy Mother's Day!
Mini Lemon Pudding Cakes
Mini Lemon Pudding Cakes are a refreshing, melt-in-your-mouth, lemony dream. Simple and quick to make, this dessert magically forms two layers when baked. A light and airy cake on top with a lemon pudding custard on the bottom.
Strawberry Rose Charlotte
"This exclusive recipe from Shannon Grochowski includes fresh-baked ladyfingers encircling decadent layers of pistachio cake, strawberry mousse, chocolate ganache, and fresh berries."
Butter Lemon Tea Cookies
Butter Lemon Tea Cookies are a delightfully simple, sweet and soft wafer-like cookie with a beautiful lemon flavor. All you need is a cup of tea and your afternoon just became a bit brighter. An easy, traditional recipe that keeps or freezes well.
Glazed Honey Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
Glazed Honey Lemon Pound Cake is a new favorite this spring. Slightly sweet, with a smooth, rich texture, this lemon loaf confection is perfect for brunch, afternoon tea or simply a Sunday treat with coffee. Truly, a mouth-watering delight you won’t want to miss.
Easy Strawberry Almond Cake
Celebrating spring with an easy Strawberry Almond Cake is a delicious endeavor. This dense yet tender cake is filled with fresh strawberries, dappled with sliced almonds, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Summer Sweet Lemonade
Treat mom to a a refreshingly delicious homemade lemonade that makes her think of summer!