Mother's Day Recipes

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Easy Basic Pancakes

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Nothing says "weekend" like homemade pancakes for breakfast. Our easy recipe will help you whip them up in less than 30 minutes. Making pancake batter from scratch is so simple that you'll wonder why you never did it before!

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

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Everyone needs a delicious coffee cake recipe in their repertoire, and this cinnamon streusel coffee cake recipe is the perfect option. Meaning "something strewn" in Old German, streusel is easy to throw together -- and then to throw on top of this sour-cream coffee cake. The sweet glaze in the recipe is the perfect coffee cake topping.

Buttermilk Waffles

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Make these fluffy waffles on the weekend for a treat the whole family will enjoy.

Vanilla Glaze for Cinnamon-Bun Bites

Make this glaze while the Cinnamon-Bun Bites are baking. Recipe adapted with permission from "Williams-Sonoma Family Meals: Creating Traditions in the Kitchen," copyright 2009 by Maria Helm Sinskey and Williams-Sonoma, published by Weldon Owen, San Francisco.

Cream-Cheese Pound Cakes

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For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.

Carrot Cake

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Beneath this towering yet unpretentious appearance lies multiple layers of moist, mildly spiced cake that are flecked with carrots and pecans and enveloped by a generous coating of cream cheese frosting.

Test Kitchen's Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes

Lemon juice adds a subtle tang to our light-as-air flapjacks that are perfect for Mother's Day or just an ordinary Saturday morning.

Spinach and Gruyere Quiches

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An outstanding quiche relies on a few simple elements: a creamy egg custard, buttery homemade crust, and flavorful cheese and vegetables. This family-friendly brunch recipe delivers all three.

Ganache

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This ganache recipe (which can easily be multiplied) is the base for Apricot and Ganache Tartlets, Chocolate Cakes with Ganache Glaze, Mini Chocolate Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache, and Peanut Butter Truffles. For step-by-step photos, see our handy 101.

Coddled Eggs

Coddling is a gentle steaming method that yields a tender egg. The eggs are cooked individually in coddling cups-ceramic cups with screw-on lids available at kitchen-supply stores. Four-ounce baby-food jars can be used as well. Garnish with chopped herbs, onion, or cooked bacon.

Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Cake

This sweet Mother's Day treat comes to us from reader Angie M. Biggin of Lyons, Illinois. Serve this easy Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Cake along with other afternoon-tea desserts.

Grapefruit and Smoked-Trout "Cobb" Salad

This Grapefruit and Smoked-Trout "Cobb" Salad is equal parts refreshing and satisfying. To cool cooked farro and other grains more quickly, spread them out on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to refrigerator until cool.

Inspiration and Ideas

Family Recipes from Big Martha, Martha Stewart's Mother

Martha Stewart's love of cooking came from her mother, also named Martha. Try one of these cherished recipes from Martha's mom, Mrs. Kostyra.

Mother's Day Brunch Recipes for Breakfast in Bed or a Feast at the Table

Whether Mom prefers a leisurely breakfast in bed or a family brunch around the table, you can't go wrong with these sweet and savory brunch dishes.

Our Most Beautiful and Delicious Cake and Cupcake Recipes for Mother's Day

Raspberry Mousse Pie

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Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cakes

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Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt

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Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail

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Lillet Rose, a fortified-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscatel, has the aroma of flowers and ripe berries -- perfect for a springtime aperitif. Garnishing the drinks with edible flowers is a lovely touch.

All Mother's Day Recipes

Tomato-Onion Casserole

If you're a fan the juicy flavor of roasted tomatoes, this easy brunch dish is for you.

Limoncello

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Our version of the limoncello—lemon-infused Italian liqueur—is bright and refreshing.

Glazed Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce

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This is a very tasty sweet glaze for a holiday ham that is already cooked. Apricot and mustard come together for a tasty flavor that's sure to delight all at the dinner table.

Potato-Onion Frittata

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This substantial frittata is an all-in-one breakfast that includes eggs, potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese.

Vanilla Sponge Cake with Strawberry-Meringue Buttercream

Tall and light-as-air, this three-layer chiffon cake is a strawberry lover's delight. There are three pounds of berries sandwiched between its layers, mixed into the ethereal whipped frosting, and in a sugar-dusted pile on top.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze

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This cheesecake is a fresh take on a familiar combination. It's not too sweet and has a voluptuous consistency. The glossy chocolate glaze goes on like satin.

Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herbs and Horseradish

The high heat of the oven gives the roast a beautiful golden-brown crust without overcooking the interior. The tenderloin is also great at room temperature.

No-Bake Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Not all cheesecakes are baked; this eggless version is just cream cheese, lemon juice, sugar, and heavy cream over a gingersnap crust. Still, it's so rich that one cake is enough for a dozen slices.

Baked French Toast with Raspberry Sauce

This crowd-pleasing weekend brunch recipe (prep tonight, bake tomorrow) is French toast with a twist: Raspberry sauce replaces the traditional maple syrup. This colorful dish also makes a festive Christmas breakfast.

Pistachio Cannoli Cake

This dramatic four-layer dessert is inspired by the flavors of Sicilian-style cannoli, which is stuffed with ricotta, chopped chocolate, and candied orange zest.

Ricotta-Cornmeal Pancakes

Fresh ricotta pulls double duty in these fluffy pancakes -- it goes into the batter and is schmeared on top before serving.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Drizzle these pancakes with maple syrup or your favorite fruit sauce. They can also be served with fresh fruit and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

Mini Cheesecake Jars

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Single-serving cheesecakes made in glass jars are adorable and easy mini alternatives to their full-size cousins. They bake in just half an hour and can be cooked a few days ahead of time.

Blueberry-Cornmeal Pancakes

This batter is thicker than normal, thanks to the addition of cornmeal. The bubbles that usually indicate when to flip a pancake will not form, so flip when the edges start to set.

Yeasted Chocolate Coffee Cake

Inspired by the Danish pastry of Northern Europe, the tender loaf is full of cinnamon and melted bittersweet chocolate.

French Almond Macarons

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These classic French cookies have a crisp exterior and a slightly chewy center. Make all three versions for a festive dessert buffet.

Cinnamon-Bun Bites

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Serve these bites directly from the baking dish, or unmold them and place the whole mound on a serving dish or in a basket. Recipe adapted with permission from "Williams-Sonoma Family Meals: Creating Traditions in the Kitchen," copyright 2009 by Maria Helm Sinskey and Williams-Sonoma, published by Weldon Owen, San Francisco.

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