The ultimate Mother’s Day list of recipes

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Wow your loved one with some of these amazing, delicious mouthwatering recipes!

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Whether you are looking for the perfect breakfast, the perfect side dish or the perfect dessert for this Mother’s Day, this list is sure to have everything you need to make sure your Mom feels every bit special!

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This is me and my amazing mom and I hope she has the most wonderful Mother’s Day this year! She deserves the world and is the most kind and thoughtful person I know.

Happy Mother’s Day Mama!

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In this post you will find Mother’s Day recipes for:
1. Breakfast
2. Lunch
3. Snacks
4. Side Dishes
5. Dinner
6. Drinks
7. Desserts

Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes

I absolutely love a good breakfast and being creative in what I am making and all of these recipes are delicious, fun, and perfect to make on her special day! These amazing and delicious recipes are definitely my go-to choices when planning Mother’s Day this year!

Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies by Barley & Sage

Air Fryer Valentine’s Day Donuts by Emily Fabulous

Heart Shaped Mini Donut Holes by XoXo Bella

Lazy Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast by The Lazy Slow Cooker

Cinnamon Red Hot Biscotti Cookies by The Monday Box

Best Buttermilk Biscuits by Moore or Less Cooking

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette by Amanda Wilens

Banana Oat Pancakes by Sunglow Kitchen

Strawberry Heart Pop Tarts by Ugly Duckling Bakery

Oven Baked Pancake by LB Health & Lifestyle

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Mother’s Day Lunch Recipes

As a mom, it can be really easy to forget to eat lunch some days. Whether it is because we are running around with the kiddos, playing ring-around-the-rosie with the schools, cleaning, cooking, and handling everything else that is in and out of the home, lunch sometimes seems like one thing we just cannot stop for.

Try making the mom in your life take that 30 minutes for herself and sit down to eat one of these mouth-watering meals this Mother’s Day!

Pearl CousCous Mediterranean Salad with Dried Cranberries by The Mediterranean Chick

Islim Kebabi (Aubergine Meatball Wraps) by Cooking Gorgeous

Spinach Stir Fry with Garlic by Spoons of Flavor

Build Your Own Healthy Nourish Bowl by Maple and Mango (Perfect for Mommy and Me time by creating your own nourish bowls this Mother’s Day!)

Lemon Orzo with Parmesan, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes by Peas and Crayons

Grilled Green Goddess Wraps by Strength and Sunshine

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Mother’s Day Snack Recipes

Chocolate Covered Pretzels by Ottawa Mommy Club

Chocolate Coconut Cream Stuffed Strawberries by Maple and Mango

Charcuterie Board With Love by Ottawa Mommy Club (Seriously, how friggen fun and delicious does this look for Mother’s Day!?)

Dark Chocolate Hummus by A Sweet Alternative

Chocolate Covered Dates by A Sweet Alternative

Fresh Mango Salsa by It’s Not Complicated Recipes

Filet Oscar Crostini by Aleka’s Get Together

Bacon Roses with Whiskey Glaze by Galaxy Gastronomy (If your mom loves bacon, then show up to Mother’s Day with a dozen “roses” this year!)

Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip by TropRockin

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Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes

Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread by Gypsy Plate

Surf and Turf with Chimichurri by Cooked by Julie

Individual Beef Wellington by SmartyPants Kitchen

Garlic Butter Steak Bites by The Forked Spoon

Harissa Lamb Chops with a Spicy Sauce by Krumpli (Just look at how devine these lamb chops look! My mouth is watering and its only 4:15am! Definitely keeping this on my Mother’s Day go-to recipes list!)

Simple Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil by Plant Based On A Budget

Spanish Seafood Paella by The Mediterranean Chick

Lemon Chicken Pasta by Salt and Lavender

Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes by Simple Living Recipes

Pecan Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon by Amy Casey Cooks (My mom loves Salmon so making this for her on Mother’s Day definitely needs to happen!)

Easy Piccata Milanese With Piccata Sauce by Julie Planner

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Asian Marinade by Drive Me Hungry

Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter by Home Fresh Ideas

Smoked Rack of Lamb by A Grill for All Seasons (This is one that I am going to call my brother up and….well you know what, since I know he reads my posts… pssst… Kris – since you have a smoker, let’s make this delicious recipe for mom this Mother’s Day!)

Lamb Leg Steak with Shallots and Red Wine Sauce by Greedy Gourmet

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The best Side Dishes for this Mother’s Day

Radishes by Vegan Dollhouse

Italian Chopped Salad by Fantabulosity

Austrian Erdapfelschmarrn – grated pan fried potatoes by Combine Good Flavors

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes by Plant Based On A Budget

Mediterranean Yellow Rice by Spoons of Flavor

Focaccia Bread by Plant Based On A Budget (I made Focaccia bread in culinary school and it was absolutely delicious! Definitely adding it to the menu for Mother’s Day this year!)

Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread by Ottawa Mommy Club

Simple Hibachi Fried Rice by Spoons of Flavor

Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Fries by Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Burrata Salad by In The Kitchen

Kale and Fennel Salad with Almond and Cranberry by Delightful Plate (My 10 year old son absolutely LOVES kale and will eat it straight out of the bag so I know that this receipe is one that we would love to make together this Mother’s Day!)

Parmesan & Oliver Oil Smashed Russet Potatoes by Spice and Sugar Mama

White-Orange Mashed Cauliflower Gratin by Surprising Recipes

Best Roasted Asparagus by Aubrey’s Kitchen (I could eat Asparagus every day! Mmmm!)

Green Beans Almandine by Barley and Sage

Oven Roasted Carrots by Strength and Sunshine

Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Tahini Parsley Sauce by Strength and Sunshine

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Mother’s Day Desserts

Strawberry Cake Pops by The Six Figure Dish

Instant Pot Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Culinary Shades

Chocolate Covered Cookies by Culinary Shades

Rose Cupcakes by Barley and Sage (Wine and Cupcakes… what more could a mom want this Mother’s Day?!)

Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Organically Addison

Molten Chocolate Soufflé by Simply Living Recipes

Heart Cookie Dough Truffles by Ottawa Mommy Club

Cherry Chip Cake by Vintage Recipe Tin

Fudgey Chocolate Brownies by XoXo Bella

Mexican Chocolate Fondue by In Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Lemon Curd Trifles with Fresh Ginger by The Spice Train (I am definitely making these this Mother’s Day!)

Espresso Brownies with Kahlua Ganache by Swirls of Flavor

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding by Sunglow Kitchen

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Mother’s Day isn’t complete if you don’t have drinks!

Sour Candy Cocktail by XoXo Bella

Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail by Emily Fabulous

Frose by Barley and Sage (Mother’s Day is sounding so good this year!)

Passion Fruit Martini by Splash of Taste

Blood Orange Vodka Sour by Barley and Sage

Godiva Chocolate Martini by Aubrey’s Kitchen

Cherries and Cream Layered Jello Shots by XoXo Bella (Do these not look like so much fun this Mother’s Day? I know my mom would love them!)

Lazy Slow Cooker Mulled Wine by The Lazy Slow Cooker

Pink Moscato Sangria by Crayons and Cravings

Raspberry Vodka Lemonade by Crayons and Cravings (Mmmm… yes please! I’ll take one for Mother’s Day!)

Whiskey Champagne Cocktail by Ann’s Entitled Life

Strawberries and Cream Whipped Vodka Cocktail by Trop Rockin’

Homemade Korean Strawberry Milk by Drive Me Hungry

Pink Lady Cocktail Recipe by Amanda’s Cookin’

Pomegranate Moscow Mule by The Short Order Cook

Raspberry Rhubarb Margaritas by The Forked Spoon

These Mother’s Day Recipes are so good and guaranteed to make your mom’s day even more special!

I am so excited for Mother’s Day this year! Let me know which ones you tried and were a success!

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Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Check out a couple ideas below!

A cricuit is such an amazing gift for your mom this Mother’s Day! My mom has one and she absolutely LOVES it and is so creative with it!

Farberware is such a great brand that has been around for so long and is such a Mother’s Day gift for your mom!

Fabletics is absolutely GOLDEN and a great gift for Mother’s Day this year!

Okay, Grove is one of my FAVORITE products around. My mom has been using them for so long and loves all of their products too! This was a must add for Mother’s Day gifts!

Knix is one of the best clothing brands because of how comfortable they are and how they are made for REAL women. Such a great Mother’s Day gift is a Knit gift card!

Lastly and probably one of my favorites – The gifts from WillowTree! They are so special and one of kinds that your mom will absolutely ADORE this Mother’s Day!

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I am so excited for your lovely mom’s out there to have the most wonderful day! Happy Mother’s Day to all the great mamas out there!

XoXo,