Mother's Day Recipes

On Mother's Day, you may find yourself humming that old tune that begins, "M is for the many things she gave to me" (and goes on to spell out all the fabulous things about "M-O-T-H-E-R"). Probably first on the list of the things mom has given you is food served with love. So for today, give it back by cooking up something special with these Mother's Day recipes (and if you're a mom yourself, share the recipes with your kids: hint, hint). How about an easygoing Mother's Day <a href="/recipes/breakfast-brunch/">breakfast or brunch</a>, with rich <a href="/recipes/breakfast-brunch/french-toast/">French toast</a>, fluffy <a href="/recipes/breakfast-brunch/eggs/omelets/">omelets</a>, fresh <a href="/recipes/fruit/strawberry/">strawberries</a>, and, of course, a sparkling <a href="/mimosa/">mimosa</a> cocktail (mom deserves a Champagne toast, after all)? Or maybe mom will have a chance to sleep in (now there's a luxury) and arise just in time to savor a leisurely lunch of <a href="/crispy-buttermilk-fried-chicken/">crispy buttermilk fried chicken</a> and <a href="/herbed-cheese-biscuits/">herbed cheese biscuits</a>. If you want to pull out all the stops, prepare an elegant Mother's Day dinner of <a href="/filet-mignon/">filet-mignon</a> or perfectly cooked and <a href="/juicy-buttermilk-pork-chops/">juicy pork chops</a>. (Show her all the kitchen tricks you learned from her!) And then give her a sweet surprise by baking a beautiful Mother's Day <a href="/recipes/desserts/cake/">cake</a>-whether she's a <a href="/recipes/desserts/cheesecake/">cheesecake</a> lover or a mile-high- <a href="/search/?searchTerm=%22layer cake%22">layer-cake</a> kind of gal, we have cake recipes to tickle her fancy. C'mon, it's Mom; time to spoil her a little.

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Filet Mignon

From Tyler Florence

Filet Mignon

Lemonade

From Family Circle

There is nothing like a pitcher of refreshing lemonade on a hot summer day. Garnish this kid-favorite recipe with lemon slices.

Lemonade

Crunchy Onion Pork Chops

From French's

Crunchy Onion Pork Chops

Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafer Crumble

From Food & Wine

David Guas, a New Orleans native, remembers this comforting dessert from the buffet spreads at family funerals. (Recipe adapted from DamGoodSweet.)

Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafer Crumble

Taunton Press
Vanilla French Toast

From Better Homes and Gardens

At just $3.89 per serving, this French toast recipe is both delicious and budget-conscious.

Vanilla French Toast

Sour Cream-Topped Cheesecake

From Breakstone's

Sour Cream-Topped Cheesecake

Caramel-Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Caramel-Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake

Ribbons And Bows Cake

From Family Circle

The peach colored frosting hints to the peaches baked into the cake layers. Peach schnapps flavors both the cake and the frosting.

Ribbons And Bows Cake

Sauteed Broccoli Raab with Balsamic Vinegar

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Mildly bitter broccoli raab is tempered with sweet balsamic vinegar, garlic, anchovies, and a touch of hot chile. Even if you think you don't like anchovies, don't leave them out--their flavor blends into the background and gives the dish a savory edge that is absolutely delicious.

Sauteed Broccoli Raab with Balsamic Vinegar

Crispy Chicken Leg Confit with Couscous and Olives

From Food & Wine

Chef Way: Chef Donald Link cooks chicken in duck fat until it's meltingly tender.Easy Way: Skip the duck fat and opt for olive oil instead.

Crispy Chicken Leg Confit with Couscous and Olives

Quentin Bacon
Outrageous Yankee Cheesecake with Citrus Glaze

From Smithfield

Paula learned a couple of things from her friends up North, including how to make the best cheesecake ever.

Outrageous Yankee Cheesecake with Citrus Glaze

Old Fashion Raspberry Icebox Cake

From Smithfield

An impressive and simple frozen dessert that will make your dinner guests think you are a professional chef. Beautiful, colorful, and flavorful.

Old Fashion Raspberry Icebox Cake

PHILADELPHIA Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake

From KRAFT Foods

PHILADELPHIA Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake

Buttercakes with Sour Cream Frosting

From Better Homes and Gardens

Buttercakes with Sour Cream Frosting

Apricot Pastries

From Family Circle

Fresh apricots appear in the early summer and are only available for a few short weeks. When you find them, bake these cream cheese filled pastries for breakfast or brunch.

Apricot Pastries

Grilled Spiced Pork Loin

From Midwest Living

Cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, apples, and chili powder season this delightful grilled pork tenderloin.

Grilled Spiced Pork Loin

Wild Mushroom Ragout

From Fine Cooking Magazine

I like to keep a batch of this tasty little ragout on hand because it's great as a side dish, garnish, or mix-in.

Wild Mushroom Ragout

Orange Marmalade Trifle

From Midwest Living

Layers of pound cake, custard sauce, hazelnuts, and orange marmalade make up this extraordinary dessert.

Orange Marmalade Trifle

Raisin Bran Pizza Cookie

From Kellogg's

Raisin Bran Pizza Cookie

Chocolate Mint Custard

From Midwest Living

Chocolate mint steeped in milk gives this smooth custard dessert its marvelous flavor.

Chocolate Mint Custard

Caramel-Toffee Cheesecake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This delicious cheesecake combines caramel, chocolate, toffee, and gingersnaps for a dessert recipe everyone will love.

Caramel-Toffee Cheesecake

Herbed Cheese Biscuits

From Taste of the South

Herbed Cheese Biscuits

Peach-Brown Butter Tart

From Midwest Living

A crusty sugar-almond streusel tops this custard-peach pie for a dessert that's perfect for summer.

Peach-Brown Butter Tart

Granny Rendleman's Peach Pinwheel Dumplings

From Midwest Living

Spiral-shaped dough tops the fruit mixture to make a pretty topper for this summer dessert.

Granny Rendleman's Peach Pinwheel Dumplings

Chocolate-Berry Meringue

From Better Homes and Gardens

Choose your favorite berries for this chocolate and cream dessert.

Chocolate-Berry Meringue

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