18 Mother’s Day Recipes that will make mom feel extra special

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Here are 18 Mother’s Day recipes to make your mom feel extra special.

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After being a mom for close to 3 years, I now get the big deal about a day dedicated only to Mothers. I LOVE my daughter, but raising a tiny human is hard so *hint* *hint to my husband – maybe pick a few of these recipes and throw me a feast!

But seriously, I’ve put together some of my favourite recipes that are extremely easy, super tasty and pretty quick to put together. The churros are probably the only ones that are time consuming and tricky, but with my tips and tricks, you’ll ace them on Mothers Day.

Choose your favourites from these 18 Mother’s Day recipes and give your mum a delicious surprise!

watermelon salad in a white bowl with fork and spoon
5 from 3 votes

Watermelon Salad

This watermelon salad with herbs and a zingy dressing is just the perfect thing to munch on on a hot summer day. The fresh and zesty flavors will definitely brighten up your day ☀️🍉
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Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad (no mayo) served in a white speckled bowl with lemon wedges
4.77 from 17 votes

Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad (No Mayo)

This Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad is dressed in a zesty vinaigrette so fresh that you’ll never miss the traditional mayo based potato salad! It’s best served warm so that the potatoes soak up all that good dressing and goes best with sides like wings, ribs and all the barbecue foods.
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Veg Au Gratin served on a plate with slices of garlic bread
5 from 8 votes

Creamy Baked Vegetable Au Gratin

Vegetable Au Gratin or Baked Vegetables in white sauce is a retro favourite. This recipe used a lot of vegetables that tossed in bechamel sauce that are baked till bubbling. Topped with a cheese and panko breadcrumb crust, its best paired with toasted garlic bread or dinner rolls.
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Mushroom spaghetti garnished with parmesan cheese and served in a white bowl.
5 from 21 votes

15 minutes Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio

An easy, 15 minute recipe where the traditional Spaghetti Aglio Olio is dressed up with sautéed Mushrooms. Perfect for meatless weeknights and a hit with the kids!
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Toasted french bread pizza toasts straight from the oven on a baking sheet
5 from 1 vote

French Bread Pizza Toasts

Easy homemade french bread pizza toasts that will satisfy all those pizza cravings in less than 15 minutes! Choose from a bunch of topping ideas in this recipe.
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A slice of spinach potato veggie frittata topped with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions

Spinach Potato Veggie Frittata

Watch recipe video above. This Spinach Potato Veggie Frittata packs in six to seven cups of veggies and has a creamy, custard like texture that’s incredible. It’s great when you want to feed a crowd, or meal prep a healthy breakfast for the week.
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Here’s a Sample Menu if you are confused about what to pick: Watermelon Salad, Roasted Pineapple Moscow Mule, Spinach Potato Veggie Frittata, Veg Au Gratin with Garlic Bread, Chocolate Stuffed Mini Pancake Bites and Mango Cake

A slice of bread being dipped into the egg yolk

Spicy Masala Shakshuka

Spicy masala shakshuka is an Indian take on the traditional Middle Eastern dish. Eggs are poached till just set in a flavourful, spicy gravy that's so good you'll be licking the pan clean.
Close up of hasselback egg tadka with a spoon and sliced onions on the side
5 from 2 votes

Egg Tadka – Easy Egg Appetizer

This is a super unique appetizer – you won't find this on a menu anywhere! I love serving this when I have a crowd because I can make it ahead. Boiled eggs are cut hasselback style and a tadka is poured over them and tossed.
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Chocolate Stuffed Mini Pancake Bites served with maple syrup on the side.
4.67 from 3 votes

Chocolate Stuffed Mini Pancake Bites

Chocolate Stuffed Mini Pancake Bites are a delicious breakfast/ brunch recipe! Make them as a back to school evening snack and everyone will love them!
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Cinnamon bread pudding brushed with butter and served in a round enammel baking dish with blueberries and rum custard sauce on the side
4.50 from 4 votes

Easy Make-Ahead Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Really easy cinnamon bread pudding recipe with rum custard sauce is the perfect make ahead dessert for a crowd. Great way to use stale bread too!
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an image of a whole eggless mango cake placed on a wire rack
4.92 from 37 votes

Eggless Mango Cake – soft and moist!

This Eggless Mango Cake is made with real mangoes and is the perfect summer time dessert! Soft, moist, and insanely fluffy, every bite is a delight!
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Picture of panna cotta on a plate with a bite taken out of it
5 from 4 votes

Classic Vanilla Panna Cotta

This classic vanilla panna cotta recipe is an elegant and easy dessert. Most people think panna cotta will have a lengthy process because the results are so amazing, but this needs five simple ingredients and twenty minutes to put together. Make sure to use the best quality gelatin for great results.
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Churros piled on a plate and served with chocolate sauce
5 from 8 votes

Perfect Homemade Churros

This Churros recipe has been tested FIVE times and we've tried to make it as perfect as possible. No soggy, eggy mess, just perfect churros every single time. Try this recipe, and follow the instructions closely to get best results.
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Spoon in a bowl of chocolate pudding cake showing how the sauce is created at the bottom
5 from 2 votes

Eggless Chocolate Pudding Cake

Self saucing eggless chocolate pudding cake has a crinkly top, a moist cakey texture and a pool of chocolate sauce. Made very quickly in the microwave, truly decadent, we love serving this with vanilla ice cream on top!
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Ginger Chai being poured into a cup from a kettle
4.86 from 7 votes

How to make Adrak Chai (Ginger Tea)

This cup of Ginger Tea is made by brewing fresh ginger with tea which results in a strong cup that's absolutely fantastic!
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Picture of 3 cold coffees together
5 from 1 vote

Cold Coffee – 3 Ways

3 Amazing cold coffee recipes to beat the heat this summer. I've got the Classic Cold Coffee, Nutella Cold Coffee and Caramel Cold Coffee for you. They take under 10 minutes to make!
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roasted pineapple moscow mule is a stemless wine glass with sprigs of mint

Roasted Pineapple Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail that's made with only two ingredients. We decided to take it up a notch by adding roasted pineapple. This adds a nice sweet smoky flavour to the drink and really takes it up a notch.
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Strawberry Orange White Wine Sangria served in two glasses with limes and basil
5 from 3 votes

Strawberry Orange White Wine Sangria

Strawberry Orange White Wine Sangria is a refreshing cocktail that combines the sweetness and flavors of strawberries, oranges, limes and basil with white wine for a fresh take on a traditional sangria. It’s the perfect brunch drink that can be made ahead for a crowd.
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