Forty of my favorite Mother’s Day weekend recipes are gathered here: bright salads, refreshing cocktails, grilled mains, breakfast and brunch ideas, cakes and more. Plenty of delicious choices to celebrate the moms in your life.
If you’re planning a celebration — or looking for something comforting to make at home — these Mother’s Day weekend recipes have you covered.
There are so many favorites here. Whether you’re hosting family, enjoying a quiet meal with a friend, or getting through a difficult weekend, you’ll find something that feels special. Options range from easy snacks and vibrant salads to hearty mains, sweet treats and festive drinks — ideal for late spring when we start craving summer flavors.
Cooking at home is my preference for a weekend like this, or simply sitting down to a homemade meal if someone else does the cooking. Meals at home often feel more relaxed and meaningful. Below are the best recipes I picked for Mother’s Day weekend — try one and tell me which you love.
35 MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND RECIPES
Caramelized onion grilled focaccia.
The best caramelized onion dip.
Strawberry burrata quinoa salad.
Grilled peppers with burrata and breadcrumbs.
Whipped goat cheese with bacon and hot honey.
Caesar pasta salad.
BBQ chicken chopped salad.
Overnight French onion croissant bake.
Blood orange jalapeño spritzer (non-alcoholic).
Cheese tortellini Caesar salad.
Chicken avocado pizza sandwiches.
Italian chopped salad on grilled garlic baguettes.
Strawberry cucumber salad.
Blueberry summer salad with creamy balsamic.
Summer house salad with herb vinaigrette.
Everything smoked salmon tart.
Grilled asparagus Caesar salad.
Everything smoked salmon dip.
Crispy lemon chicken Caesar wraps.
Roasted broccoli Caesar salad.
Smoked salmon tartines.
Grilled zucchini with burrata and pine nuts.
Grilled chimichurri chicken with couscous salad.
Pistachio-crusted salmon with shaved asparagus.
Roasted broccoli cheddar risotto with crispy onions.
Black pepper balsamic strawberry pasta salad.
Crispy chicken with Caesar slaw.
Grilled vegetable orzo with smashed feta vinaigrette.
Grilled salmon club sandwich with charred scallion mayo.
Vodka sauce pasta with rosemary breadcrumbs.
Steak and potato skewers with chimichurri.
Lemon blueberry cheese danish.
Granola scones.
The best baked oatmeal.
Pound cake with strawberry icing.
Coconut coffee cake.
Five-ingredient strawberry rose tart.
Banana cake with coffee frosting.
Lemon crumb cake.
Salted chewy chocolate chip skillet cookie.
Giant lavender berry pop tart.
Mango frosé.
Lavender lemon bars.
Margarita floats.
Frozen watermelon mojitos.
Minted mimosa punch.
Lavender sangria.