Mother's Day Recipe Roundup

Have I ever done a recipe roundup blog post? Who knows, but Mother's Day seemed like a good reason. I happen to love recipe roundup posts. It's nice to find a collection of similar recipes or recipes for a certain occasion/holiday all in one neat little package. So here's a Mother's Day Recipe Roundup to give you some ideas for the special weekend.

As many of you know, my grandmother was the mother figure in my life. She was my father's mother and she was my favorite person. She was my mother in every way that mattered. So, when Mother's Day rolls around, I always think about her and the things she loved.

Food is my Love Language

I know I always kind of joke that food is my love language, but it really is. It's how I express and show a lot of my love. Sure, I might forget what day of the week it is most of the time, but darned if I don't remember the foods people love (or the ones they hate) without even trying. It truly brings me joy to buy those foods or create those dishes for the people I love. If my grandma was still here, I'd be visiting her this weekend and bringing her some of her favorite foods for Mother's Day.

Dessert first

Starting with this Rhubarb Galette. My grandmother loved rhubarb. She grew it and taught me all about it and this time of year she'd always make a strawberry rhubarb pie. I just planted a few varieties of rhubarb this year and I can't wait to watch them grow over the years. They'll come back year after year as one of the first signs of spring and will always remind me of my granny. Check out my other rhubarb recipes including rhubarb crumble scones, rhubarb muffins, pickled rhubarb, rhubarb chutney, rhubarb curd, and rhubarb elderflower refresher cocktail.

And as much as she loved rhubarb, she also really loved lemon - especially these Lemon Bars that she declared the BEST lemon bars she'd ever tasted. She'd also really love that gorgeous Lemon Olive Oil Semifreddo up there. It's easier than you think and 100% make-ahead.

More Dessert Ideas:

What else would I make for her? Well, she didn't drink much, but I know she would have loved these Rhubarb + Elderflower Refreshers. I'd make hers a mocktail, but I know she'd love the tart, floral flavors of this refreshing cocktail.

And for a main course, I think I would make her my dad's Slow Roasted Salmon. She loved it. It's such a simple, satisfying, elegant meal. She also loved a roast chicken. Especially the crispy tail. She had a funny saying her mother used to say. Something about, "the last part over the fence..." I'll have to ask one of my uncles if they remember it. Anyhow. I have a Classic Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables recipe that will walk you through the simple process if you have a crispy chicken skin lover in your life.

So, if my granny was still here, those are the dishes I wish I could make for her. I'll list a few more Mother's Day Recipes here that I think are perfect for celebrating the special mother-figure in your life.

Mother's Day Breakfast or BRUNCH

You can never go wrong with scones, muffins, or cinnamon rolls, in my opinion.

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls or Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Triple Berry Creme Fraiche Scones

Easiest Scones (so easy and so customizable!)

Buttery Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Chocolate Chip Muffins

and for a more savory breakfast or brunch

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Bagel Brunch Board

Spicy Afghan Scrambled Eggs

Savory Olive Oil Muffins

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pancetta and Herbs (perfect with an egg on top!)

Check out all of my breakfast recipes here:

Mother's Day Dinner Recipes

Lemon + Herb Grilled Chicken Skewers

Pesto Crusted Halibut - simple and elegant

Carbonara - a beloved classic for a reason

And so many more. Browse around all of my recipes and find something for the special momma in your life.

More Delicious Dinner Recipes

I hope you found this Mother's Day Recipe Roundup useful and fun.

Whatever you cook and whoever you're celebrating this Sunday, I hope you have a wonderful day full of lots of good food. We'll be hanging at home and planting some things. Some fruit trees and some flowering trees - I think I'd like to make planting trees and perennials a Mother's Day tradition. Hopefully someone will make me eggs benedict and mimosas... hint, hint. Have a great weekend! xoxo - Anita