Treat mom to a culinary journey of recipes this Mother’s Day! Moms dedicate their days to making sure we’re happy and well-fed. This year, return the favor by treating her to a celebration she won’t forget. Whether mom’s a breakfast aficionado, lunch lover, or a dinner diva, there’s a recipe here to make her heart (and stomach) smile. After all, gifts mean the most when they’re handmade (or home-cooked) with care.
Mother’s Day Recipes to Make Mom Smile
Breakfast
Perfect Avocado Toast
You can’t go wrong when it comes to Avocado Toast. But, you can certainly make sure it’s excellently dressed for mom’s big day. We smother a slice of your favorite sourdough toast in ricotta cheese, chèvre, honey, shaved carrot, and slices of only the ripest avocado. Garnish it with salmon roe and hemp hearts to really win mom over.
Best Tropical Smoothie Bowl
What better than a bright and inviting Tropical Smoothie Bowl to kick off a celebratory morning? This rainbow beauty tastes even better than it looks. Take a bite of berry and dragonfruit smoothie base with chunks of dark chocolate granola, chia seeds, goji berries, and all the fresh fruit you desire. It even includes a scoop of Vital Protein Collagen Peptides for rejuvenation.
Stack ’em High Pancakes
Don’t skimp out on flat, thin, flavorless pancakes. Mom deserves a special plate of Stack ‘em High Pancakes. Get creative with this dish by adding fresh fruit, local maple syrup or honey, and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Allow the pancakes to be the star of the show, or serve them alongside other breakfast favorites like eggs and bacon.
Lunch
Strawberry Pecan Salad
Embrace the spring season and the closeness of summer with a salad that reminds us of lounging by the pool. Not only is our Strawberry Pecan Salad simple to make, it also makes a huge bowlful so you can serve lunch to your whole family. We top ours with balsamic vinaigrette, but feel free to have a selection available at the table so everyone can have the dressing they love.
Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Sandwich
Fresh vegetables can create a hearty sandwich with flavors you might not expect. Our Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Sandwich balances gentle sweetness with savory appeal. Made with a deliciously addictive marinade for the carrots and a creamy chickpea spread, you just might have to make one for yourself too. Plus, the added crunch from English cucumber is the type of thing our taste buds live for.
Potato Rösti
We know potatoes are a go-to side dish so we upgraded Potato Rösti to make sure your lunch is elevated and personal. Garnish crispy shredded potatoes cooked to perfection with a combination of trout roe, crème fraîche, plus plenty of chives and dill. To quote Chef Joey Hilty who made this recipe, “the more herbage, the better.”
Dinner
Seared Salmon with Borscht Risotto and Horseradish Crème Fraîche
Craving a unique and flavorful fish dish to impress mom? This Seared Salmon with Borscht Risotto and Horseradish Crème Fraîche offers a refreshing exploration of unexpected pairings. Imagine the rich, savoriness of borscht infused into creamy risotto and a touch of zesty horseradish crème fraîche for the finishing touch.
Brussels Sprouts in Orange and Apricot Sauce
Take brussels sprouts from ordinary to extraordinary with an Orange and Apricot Sauce that adds just the right amount of sweetness. This vibrant sauce combines the sweetness of apricot jam with the tang of orange juice. A sprinkle of fried onion adds a textural contrast, making this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Braised Pork Shoulder & Kimchi Soup
Bring a little adventure into your Mother’s Day dinner with an infusion of Korean flavors. The tangy, spicy notes of kimchi perfectly balance the richness of the pork, creating a complex and satisfying dish. So why not ditch the ordinary and give mom a taste of something new with this Braised Pork Shoulder & Kimchi Soup.
Dessert
Berry Cobbler with Banana Ice Cream
You can’t have Mother’s Day complete without a dessert as sweet as mom’s love. Our Berry Cobbler with Banana Ice Cream is all about nostalgia. It features a bubbling berry filling nestled beneath a golden, buttery crust and creamy banana ice cream. This classic cobbler is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring back warm memories.
Triple Citrus Shortbread Squares
Not every dessert has to be super-sweet to be delicious. Instead, these Triple Citrus Shortbread Squares mix a tender shortbread dough with fresh lemon, lime, and orange juice and zest. Top each of these little bites with a smooth homemade whipped cream and an edible flower that just so happens to come in mom’s favorite color.
Cocktails
Mother’s Day Spring Pea Cocktail
Let’s make a toast to mom! This Mother’s Day Spring Pea Cocktail recipe is a light and mouthwatering way to show Mom how much you care. Sip a refreshing sweet pea simple syrup shaken with fresh lime juice and perfectly balanced with gin and a touch of minty liqueur. Top it all off with sparkling Prosecco for a fizzy finish.
Mother’s Day Lavender Lemon Drop
Someone as sweet and comforting as mom deserves a cocktail that gives off the same energy. This Mother’s Day Lavender Lemon Drop balances rich lavender with tangy lemon. Plus, you can even put in a little extra effort and make the lavender simple syrup from scratch so that every aspect comes straight from the heart.
In the Butterfly Garden, a Mother’s Day Gin and Tonic Mocktail
Even if mom doesn’t drink, you can still mix her up a mocktail that’ll whisk her away to a magical garden. This enchanting butterfly, non-alcoholic gin and tonic infuses botanical zero-alcohol gin with lemon juice, homemade butterfly pea flower simple syrup, and tonic. It’s really the edible butterfly and crushed dried blueberry garnish that brings this vibrant beverage to life.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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