Mother's Day Recipes

Staff Picks

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.

Vanilla Glaze for Cinnamon-Bun Bites

Everyone needs a cinammon roll glaze recipe like this one, made with just five pantry ingredients. Sure, it's perfect over Cinnamon-Bun Bites, but it's also worth drizzling over Bundt cakes, loaf cakes, and donuts. It's your homemade vanilla glaze for a myriad of baking adventures.

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.

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.

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.

Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cakes

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With three shades of chocolate, these cakes are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the sweet tooth.

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.

Raspberry Mousse Pie

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Creamy, airy mousse is pretty in pink and perfect for Mother's Day, but you can rely on it all season long. The dessert takes just 30 minutes to put together (and 2 hours to chill), and is absolutely foolproof.

Embellished Wreath Cookies

Buttery classic, sugar cookies make a delicious treat anytime. Here, Martha heightens them to special-occasion status with a simple glaze and a fanciful combination of candied flowers, crystallized ginger, and chopped pistachios.

Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt

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Celebrate any occasion with this family-style salmon dinner that you can prep fast (just 5 minutes) and then roast in the oven, leaving you time to round out the meal.

Rich Cream Scones

These scones get their light, flaky texture from the butter that is layered into the dough.

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.

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.

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

Whether you want to whip up a frosted layer cake, an easy sheet cakes, or a batch of delightful cupcakes, these tasty recipes are guaranteed to delight every mom.

Mother's Day Brunch Recipes That Are Perfect for Every Type of Celebration

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze

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Donn's Waffles

Tomato-Onion Casserole

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.

All Mother's Day Recipes

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.

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.

Strawberry Cobbler

The filling for these berry cobblers is made with basic ingredients like fresh strawberries, cornstarch for thickness, sugar for sweetness, and a touch of lemon juice. It's transferred to a baking dish and topped with flaky biscuits for the ultimate summer dessert. It's a tart twist on the southern classic.

Potato-Onion Frittata

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

Rainbow-Chard Quiche

Chard leaves turn rich and tender when cooked; here, the mild stems provide a vivid topping for a brunch quiche. To ensure that the phyllo dough does not become dry and brittle, thaw it completely in the refrigerator; keep it covered with a towel as you work.

Blueberry Crumb Cake

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This moist cake can be served as an indulgent breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert.

New York-Style Crumb Cake

European immigrants made this confection -- which has large, crisp crumbs on top -- a New York City coffee-shop favorite. An optional layer of jam between the batter and topping adds a fruity component.

Quiche Lorraine

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Perhaps the most famous quiche, Lorraine is named for its region of origin in France. The classic recipe contains no cheese, only eggs, cream, and thick chunks of slab bacon, perfect for a family-friendly brunch.

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.

Zucchini and Tomato Frittata

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Serve this hearty egg dish at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Yeasted Cheese-and-Sour-Cherry Coffee Cake

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In a nod to the cheese Danish, this coiled loaf contains swirls of cream cheese and cherries.

Red-Jam and Cheese Danish

The dough can be made through step 1 the night before baking and left to rise in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. The chilled dough will need about two hours in the baking dish to come to room temperature and double in bulk before baking.

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.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Arguably, this is the best idea for a combination anyone has ever had.

Raspberry Swirl Jelly Roll

The light and fluffy texture of sponge cake makes it malleable -- ideal for this classic dessert, which gets its name from its trademark shape. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 604.

Fudgy Brownie Cake

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This cake may look plain, but inside, it's moist, dense, and intensely flavored. In other words, it's a chocolate lover's dream come true. The fact that it takes just 20 minutes of effort is all the icing you need.

Potato Waffles

Closely related to potato pancakes, the potato waffle has one advantage -- it reheats exceptionally well and therefore can be made in advance. Serve with your favorite brunch foods, such as soft-boiled eggs and poached asparagus.

Croque Madame Sandwiches

Your typical grilled cheese just got a tres chic update thanks to the addition of ham, nutty gruyere, and a fried egg.

Meringue Swirls

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Food editor Kristina Kurek mixed fresh vanilla bean seeds and citrus zest into a meringue cookie. The result -- a sweet, swirly cloud that tastes as good as it looks.

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.

Swiss Chard, Mushroom, and White-Cheddar Quiche

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This creamy make-ahead quiche combines custard with vegetables and cheese, and pairs them with a delectable, flaky shell for a relaxed, family-friendly approach to brunch.

Citrus Mousse Cake with Buttercream Frosting

This tall, tangy lemon cake filled with layers of lime mousse and frosted with white buttercream is just the thing for a birthday, bridal shower, or other especially delicious occasion.

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.

Tartlets with Yogurt Pastry Cream and Strawberries

Yogurt puts a new spin on French pastry cream, which is typically made with milk. Much to our delight, the result is brighter in flavor and still delivers that same silky richness. Layer it into a flaky, buttery shell, and then top it with strawberries.

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