Whether it's a surprise breakfast in bed or a relaxed afternoon tea, there's no sweeter way to say "I love you" than with a homemade Mother's Day meal.

Here's a present you know she'll love -- breakfast in bed with a surprise, a heart-shaped egg in the hole.

These no-bake, eggless custards topped with strawberries are perfect for your elegant Mother's Day gathering.

Bitter radicchio is balanced by the subtle hazelnuts and creamy goat cheese, creating a delicious and crisp salad for a Mother's Day menu.

This outstanding quiche relies only on a few simple elements: a creamy egg custard, buttery homemade crust, and flavorful Gruyere cheese and spinach. This quiche will be a standout at your Mother's Day brunch.

For a truly special treat, serve scrambled eggs with creme fraiche and caviar in hollowed-out eggshells. It will be a meal Mom will never forget. 

A delicious start to your meal, steamed asparagus served with warm goat cheese is sure to be a favorite of guests at your Mother's Day celebration.

Enlist raspberries -- those on the verge of being overripe are perfect -- to sweeten lemonade and turn it a pleasing shade of pink.

The flavors of dried and fresh mushrooms carry through in this proper Italian risotto, made from plump Arborio rice, which absorbs plenty of mushroom stock until it's meltingly tender on the outside but still sturdy within.

You can serve this quick saute over rice or toss it with your favorite pasta.

This crunchy chicken-apricot salad suits a more formal Mother's Day luncheon or family picnic honoring Mom.

A delicious (and easy) menu that is sure to make mom feel very loved. 

Forget deli-style pasta salad, and try this version with shrimp and a bright lemon dressing. You can even make it up to a day ahead.

This delicious and sophisticated menu features scallops and a spring-herb pasta, the perfect menu for a Mother's Day celebration. 

A traditional lamb dish gets a twist thanks to some delicious Greek flavors.

Here, flounder fillets are baked with -- and served alongside -- onions and lemons, and cooked in white wine, butter, and thyme, the perfect menu for a springtime celebration.

This Mother's Day menu is elegant enough for a celebration but comes together easily.

If you have a full schedule of Mother's Day activities planned, this protein-rich salad (salmon, goat cheese, and nuts) will keep you and your mom going for hours.

A traditional brunch recipe gets updated with brioche bread, asparagus, and orange beurre blanc.

Delicious and elegant, these radish tea sandwiches are super easy to make.

Start Mom's day off right with these cream scones. Serve with strawberry preserves and top with whipped cream for a decadent breakfast treat.

The perfect way to show mom how much you love her: heart-shaped pancakes.

Use the fruit as the base for an aromatic syrup and combine with seltzer for a refreshing drink to accompany your Mother's Day luncheon. A few tablespoons of the mixture also enliven white wine, vodka, or iced or hot tea. Make a double or triple batch to keep in the refrigerator; it will last for up to a week. 

A twist on the wedge salad, this recipe uses romaine instead of iceberg lettuce. It's topped off with crisp bacon and goat cheese dressing in place of the traditional blue-cheese dressing.

Here, a satisfying spring entree of almond-crusted chicken is accompanied by minted orzo with peas and a salad of romaine hearts with prosciutto.

A hearty and delicious meal that your guests and your mom will not soon forget.

Light and airy beaten egg whites are the secret to this fluffy and delicious frittata.

These cucumber-turkey mini sandwiches are so easy, the little ones can even help make them. To make these even more special, use a cookie cutter to stamp them into heart shapes.

For a more festive Mother's Day celebration, get the party started with a pitcher of sangria made with white wine, fruit, and liqueur.

Fresh herbs and vegetables are the focal point of this Greek-inspired meal of chickpea spread on pita, spinach pie made with flaky store-bought phyllo dough, and crisp romaine salad with caper berries, tomatoes, and feta.

Easy and delicious, these smoked-salmon tea sandwiches are best when made a day in advance; just cut and serve when guests arrive.

Baking prosciutto turns it crisp and crunchy, making it a perfect foil for buttery avocado and a thin slice of sharp cheese.

What's better than thick slices of bacon with breakfast? Thick slices of brown sugar-glazed bacon. Serve with a savory quiche or something sweet, such as pancakes or French toast.

Give salmon an update by making this quick, easy sauce ahead of time.

The red skins of the pears are a colorful accent to these simple tea sandwiches. Other Mother's Day recipe ideas include using the Roquefort butter in other combinations, such as with watercress or thinly sliced tomato.

A blended mix of strawberries, orange juice, and Prosecco is the perfect cocktail to serve at a Mother's Day brunch. Leave out the Prosecco to make a nonalcoholic beverage everyone can enjoy.

These zesty melt-in-your-mouth ravioli combine a classic ricotta filling with lump crabmeat. The fresh acidity of lemon adds to the delicacy of this dish.