Don’t screw up Mother’s Day: 45 foolproof recipes

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Want to make this Mother’s Day extra special? Here are 45 amazing recipes that are sure to make your mom feel like the queen she is! From breakfast in bed to a decadent dinner, we’ve got you covered. So put on your apron and get ready to wow your mom with your culinary skills!

Hashbrown casserole being served.
Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Caprese Bites

Caprese Bites.
Caprese Bites. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Want to make your mom feel extra special this Mother’s Day? Whip up a batch of Caprese bites! Not only are they super easy to make, but they also look incredibly elegant and sophisticated. It’s the perfect way to show your mom that you care.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Bites

Copycat Chipotle Rice

Chipotle rice in a bowl with sliced lime and spoons.
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

If you want to treat your mom to a restaurant-quality meal without leaving the house, try making a copycat Chipotle rice recipe! This flavorful and fragrant rice will transport your mom straight to her favorite Mexican restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chipotle Rice

Lemon Pie

Lemon Pie.
Lemon Pie. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Are you ready to impress your mom this Mother’s Day? Try making a tangy and sweet lemon pie! This classic dessert is perfect for the warm weather and is sure to bring a smile to your mom’s face. Plus, it’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pie

Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown casserole being served.
Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Who needs a fancy brunch spot when you can make a delicious hashbrown casserole at home? This dish is perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day with the whole family. It’s packed with all the comforting flavors your mom loves, including crispy hashbrowns and melty cheese. Your mom will love this homemade treat!
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Sweet potato cubes on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Cubes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Want to impress your mom with your cooking skills this Mother’s Day? Try making some air fryer sweet potato cubes! These little bites are easy to make and so delicious. They’re perfect for snacking on while you catch up on old times with your mom.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry cheesecake on cake stand.
Strawberry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

If you want to make your mom feel like a queen this Mother’s Day, try making her a strawberry cheesecake! This delicious dessert is the perfect way to say “I love you berry much.”
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake

Egg Bites

Egg bites stacked on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Egg Bites. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Moms are the real MVPs, and what’s better than a homemade breakfast to show them how much we appreciate them? Whip up some tasty egg bites for your mom this Mother’s Day and watch her face light up with joy! Plus, you’ll get some bonus points for being a breakfast wizard.
Get the Recipe: Egg Bites

Tortilla Pizza

Tortilla Pizza.
Tortilla Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the pizza-loving moms out there! If you want to make your mom feel extra special, surprise her with a DIY pizza bar featuring some delicious tortilla pizzas! These mini pies are perfect for a fun and interactive family dinner. Your mom will love the creativity and the bonding time.
Get the Recipe: Tortilla Pizza

Broccoli Casserole

Someone serving broccoli casserole.
Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Moms are the real kitchen warriors, and what’s better than a homemade casserole to show them how much we appreciate them? Whip up some delicious broccoli casserole for your mom this Mother’s Day and watch her face light up with joy! Plus, you’ll get some bonus points for being a casserole master.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Casserole

Pico de Galo

Pico de Gallo.
Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Want to make your mom feel like a queen this Mother’s Day? Try making some delicious pico de gallo fit for royalty! This recipe is bursting with flavor and the perfect way to treat your mom like the VIP she is.
Get the Recipe: Pico de Galo

Easy Burrito

Someone stacking veggie burritos.
Veggie Burrito. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Moms are always busy taking care of everyone else, so why not give her a break and whip up a tasty burrito for her this Mother’s Day? This recipe is easy, quick, and customizable, so you can make it just the way she likes it!
Get the Recipe: Easy Burrito

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

Reese's Pie.
Reese’s Pie. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Calling all peanut butter lovers! Treat your mom to a mouth-watering Reese’s peanut butter pie this Mother’s Day. It’s the perfect dessert for those with a sweet tooth, and we guarantee it will leave her begging for more!
Get the Recipe: Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Air Fryer Cheese Quesadillas.
Air Fryer Cheese Quesadillas. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Want to show your mom some love this Mother’s Day? Surprise her with a delicious air fryer cheese quesadilla! It’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for any time of day, and she’ll love the crispy, cheesy goodness.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Potato Casserole

Potato Casserole.
Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Splash Of Taste

Moms are always taking care of us, so it’s time to return the favor this Mother’s Day with a delicious potato casserole! With creamy potatoes and gooey cheese, it’s the perfect dish to show her how much you care.
Get the Recipe: Potato Casserole

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers.
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Looking for a way to switch up your Mother’s Day menu? Try making these air fryer stuffed peppers! They’re easy to make and filled with all your favorite veggies. Plus, the crispy exterior is a game-changer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Mississippi Mud Pie

Mississippi Mud Pie.
Mississippi Mud Pie. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Moms are the best, and they deserve the best! That’s why we’re bringing you this Mississippi pie recipe that will make your mom feel like a queen this Mother’s Day. With its rich chocolate filling and crispy crust, it’s a dessert fit for a goddess.
Get the Recipe: Mississippi Mud Pie

Flatbread Pizza

Two flatbread pizzas on a tray.
Flatbread Pizza. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Why go out to a restaurant when you can make your mom a gourmet flatbread pizza at home? It’s easy to make and so delicious. Plus, you can have fun experimenting with different flavor combinations!
Get the Recipe: Flatbread Pizza

Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole.
Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Nothing says “I love you, Mom” quite like a home-cooked meal. And this corn casserole is the perfect way to show your appreciation this Mother’s Day. It’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor!
Get the Recipe: Corn Casserole

Avocado Sauce

Avocado sauce in a bowl with it's ingredients surrounding it.
Avocado Sauce. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Avocado sauce is the perfect way to add some extra pizzazz to your Mother’s Day menu. It’s smooth, tangy, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Sauce

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

A slice of pecan pie being served on a cake slice.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash Of Taste.

If your mom loves indulgent desserts, she’s going to go nuts for this pecan pie cheesecake. It’s the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy, with a hint of caramel flavor that will make her swoon.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Baked Potatoes.
Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Forget the oven, the air fryer is where it’s at for the perfect baked potato. Treat your mom to a fluffy, crispy, and delicious spud this Mother’s Day with our air fryer baked potato recipe.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potato

Asparagus Quiche

A white casserole with asparagus quiche.
Asparagus Keto Quiche. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This healthy, simple and easy to make Asparagus Quiche with fathead dough and camembert is a great casserole dish, that can be made well in advance. Have it for breakfast, dinner, brunch or any other occasion. It will always be a winner on the table.
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Quiche

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Show Mom some love with these easy cake mix donuts. They are soft and tempting, and simple to make from a box of cake mix.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Thai Pumpkin Curry

Overhead shot of a white pot with Thai pumplkin curry.
Thai Pumpkin Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Thai curry paste and rich, creamy coconut milk add layers of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Thai Pumpkin Curry

Copycat McDonald’s Pancakes Recipe

McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Try these copycat McDonald’s pancakes that are just like the ones from your favorite fast-food restaurant. With their fluffy texture and golden color, they’re the perfect treat to enjoy in bed without having to lift a finger.
Get the Recipe: Copycat McDonald’s Pancakes Recipe

Korean Pickled Radish

Chicken mu in a brown bowl.
Chicken Mu Korean Pickled Radish. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Our crunchy Korean Pickled Radish recipe is easy to make and perfect for many Korean dishes. Get the unique taste of Korean fried chicken with pickled daikon that is small, cold, and has cubes of deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Korean Pickled Radish

Sweet Omelette with Blueberries

Healthy Sweet Omelette with Blueberries on white plate
Healthy Sweet Omelette with Blueberries. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day breakfast with this easy-to-make sweet omelette with blueberries. The fluffy eggs and juicy blueberries make it a perfect vegetarian option that’s sure to put a smile on her face.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Omelette with Blueberries

Vegetable Caponata

vegetable caponata in a bright circular plate, topped with fresh basil
Vegetable Caponata. Photo credit: Keto Vegetarian Recipes.

Caponata is a vibrant, tomato-based eggplant dish studded with olives and capers. It’s served as a condiment or side, but would go nicely as a light lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Caponata

Gnocchi Tomato Basil

Brown plate with gnocci, tomatoes and basil leaves.
Keto Gnocchi Tomato Basil. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Let us plan a special Italian evening with our Gnocchi Tomato Basil Recipe. Those gluten-free, low carb and perfect for diabetics gnocchi Di Patate are getting more and more popular as weeks go by.
Get the Recipe: Gnocchi Tomato Basil

Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

stack of strawberry shortcake pancakes on white stand with toothpick and mint leaves
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Spoil yourself this Mother’s Day with these scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes. With fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fluffy pancakes, this delightful morning meal is sure to make your day extra special.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

Dairy-Free Vegetarian Waffles

Easy waffle recipe with no milk stack on blue plate
Easy Waffles without Milk. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Surprise Mom on her special day with these delicious and crispy dairy-free vegetarian waffles. Made with wholesome ingredients and topped with berries and syrup, these waffles are a tasty way to start the day.
Get the Recipe: Dairy-Free Vegetarian Waffles

Mango Pico de Gallo

mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.

This easy mango pico de gallo is a fresh salsa that’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.
Get the Recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo

Chocolate Chai Latte

Chocolate Chai Latte in white teacup on clay dish with lace napkin
Chocolate Chai Latte. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This rich and indulgent chocolate chai latte is the perfect treat to surprise your mom on Mother’s Day. Made with a combination of warm spices and creamy chocolate, it’s a decadent twist on the classic chai latte that’s sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chai Latte

Mango Avocado Smoothie

Green smoothie in a glass with spinach and half an avocado in the background.
Mango Avocado Smoothie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Start Mom’s special day with a refreshing and delicious mango avocado smoothie! Bursting with fruity flavors and a creamy texture, this delightful drink is perfect for a Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch.
Get the Recipe: Mango Avocado Smoothie

Butternut Squash Phyllo Pie

Overhead shot of a phyllo pie cooked in a bundt pan.
Butternut Squash Phyllo Pie. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This roasted butternut squash and goat cheese phyllo pie is an impressive vegetarian entree that’s perfect for a special Saturday night dinner. It’s stunning to look at, and it’s also crazy delicious.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Phyllo Pie

Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Crispy Baked Zucchini served on a white plate.
Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Crispy Baked Zucchini in oven simply by making your ownbreadcrumbs from one of our bread selection. Those golden low carb baked zucchinis panko style is a perfect addition as a BBQ side or an appetizer that is entirely gluten-free, low-carb, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.
Chocolate Cherry Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Treat Mom to a decadent dessert she’ll absolutely love with this simple 4-ingredient chocolate cherry cake. Rich, moist, and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect way to end a Mother’s Day meal.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Souffle Pancakes

Three souffle pancakes with powdered sugar on a blue and white striped plate.
Souffle Pancakes. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These souffle pancakes are way easier to make than I expected! They are SO light, fluffy, and dreamy!
Get the Recipe: Souffle Pancakes

Chai Latte Chia Pudding

Chai latte chia pudding with pecans on top.
Chai Tea Chi Pudding. Photo Credit: Primal Edge Health.

This Chai Latte Chia Pudding is a healthy and flavorful breakfast that’s perfect for a Mother’s Day treat. Made with chia seeds, coconut milk, and chai spices, it’s so easy the kids can whip up it up to show their love and appreciation for their mom.
Get the Recipe: Chai Latte Chia Pudding

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Low angle shot of a bowl of watermelon salad with kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Watermelon and Feta Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Kalamata Olives is a refreshing summer side dish. With only 5 ingredients, it is quick and easy to make and so refreshing!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Avocado Toast

Finished avocado tartine with a vintage knife on a light blue plate on a medium blue background.
Avocado Toast. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy avocado tartine combines toasted bread with rich cream cheese, creamy avocado, everything bagel seasoning, and a squeeze of tart fresh lime juice. It’s a fancy open-faced sandwich with some tasty additions that will wake up your regular avocado toast!
Get the Recipe: Avocado Toast

Spinach Roulade

spinach cheese roulade on a white plate
Spinach Roulade. Photo credit: Keto Vegetarian Recipes.

A vegetarian roulade is an easy dish that looks elegant too. This recipe is a great spinach and cream cheese recipe with the cream cheese holding the artichoke and Cheddar cheese filling. 
Get the Recipe: Spinach Roulade

Flourless Zucchini Tahini Brownies

zucchini tahini brownie squares on a white background
Flourless Zucchini Tahini Brownies. Photo credit: Keto Vegetarian Recipes.

Dense, chewy, and fudgy, these flourless zucchini chocolate tahini brownies are the best way to use your summer zucchini.
Get the Recipe: Flourless Zucchini Tahini Brownies

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate next to two forks, a white linen, and a small glass pitcher of balsamic glaze.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect summer salad you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Halloumi Asparagus Salad

halloumi asparagus salad on a plate

This vibrant halloumi salad with asparagus is a delicious dish for summer. A tasty combination of grilled cheese and vegetables for a low carb salad.
Get the Recipe: Halloumi Asparagus Salad

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