Mother’s Day Meals that will make her feel extra special! Whether it’s a cozy breakfast, a festive brunch, or a special dinner, these meals are sure to make the day even more amazing. From sweet treats to savory dishes, these recipes are the perfect way to show your love and appreciation—one delicious bite at a time!

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These Mother’s Day meals are full of flavor and made to impress! Whether it’s breakfast in bed, a cozy family brunch, or a special dessert to end the day, every recipe is a thoughtful way to make her feel loved.

From cozy breakfast classics to crowd-pleasing brunch bites, muffins, and homemade breads, this list has everything you need to kick off Mother’s Day on a tasty note. Celebrating later in the day? You’ll also find fresh lunch ideas, flavorful dinner mains, and—of course—a sweet lineup of irresistible desserts to finish it all off.

Breakfast and Brunch

Let’s start the Mother’s Day celebrating with an amazing breakfast or brunch! Here are my top picks:

Stack of lemon ricotta pancakes topped with blueberries, syrup and sliced lemon.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

4.75 from 8 votes
Bursting with bright lemon flavor, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are fluffy, light and the perfect way to celebrate spring! These delicious pancakes are easy to make and pack plenty of flavor thanks to lemon zest and fresh lemon juice and the ricotta cheese gives them the perfect tenderness. Make a batch for springtime brunches like Easter and Mother's Day.
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Quiche Lorraine garnished with fresh thyme.

Quiche Lorraine

4.78 from 18 votes
This Quiche Lorraine is fluffy, creamy, and full of flavor. Perfect for an easy, filling breakfast or brunch!
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Cinnamon roll casserole topped with icing.

Cinnamon Roll Casserole

4.75 from 205 votes
This cinnamon roll casserole recipe is the ultimate brunch dish, made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, eggs, milk, a touch of maple syrup, and a drizzle of icing over the top. It's super easy to make and can even be assembled the night before.
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slice of crustless quiche on a plate

Crustless Quiche

4.48 from 42 votes
Incredible Crustless Quiche made with bacon and Swiss cheese will make all of your brunch dreams come true. It's flavorful, so easy to make, and is absolutely perfect for breakfast, lunch or even dinner! Serve it warm or cold, paired with a green salad or fresh fruit. You can make it ahead of time and adapt it to your personal taste; use your favorite cheese and meat for a dish your family is sure to love!
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Folded crepe filled with whipped cream and fresh berries.

How to Make Crepes

5 from 7 votes
Learn how to make crepes at home with this easy, foolproof recipe! They turn out perfectly thin, buttery, and tender, and the batter comes together effortlessly in a blender.
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Buttermilk waffles topped with butter, maple syrup and fresh berries.

Buttermilk Waffles

4.76 from 25 votes
This buttermilk waffles recipe is easy to make and results in fluffy waffles that are perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with the most delicious buttery flavor! The best addition to any breakfast or brunch spread!
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Breakfast crescent rolls on a baking pan with a bowl of chives and flaky salt.

Breakfast Crescent Rolls

5 from 6 votes
Irresistible Breakfast Crescent Rolls are filled with savory sausage, cream cheese and melty cheddar cheese. Whether you’re hosting brunch, feeding a hungry family, or just craving a hearty breakfast, these are a delicious option everyone will love. They’re simple to make and guaranteed to become a morning favorite!
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serving of breakfast casserole served on a small white plate with a fork and sliced avocado

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

4.70 from 13 votes
This sausage breakfast casserole is an overnight breakfast casserole made with bread, hearty sausage, eggs and cheese, all baked together to golden brown perfection. This easy breakfast casserole is so tasty, it never lasts long in my family. An effortless breakfast or brunch option that’s great for feeding a crowd!
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Drizzling glaze over a stack of cinnamon roll pancakes.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

4.37 from 46 votes
Start your morning with a little indulgence! These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are soft, buttery, and packed with sweet cinnamon swirls, all topped with a dreamy cream cheese glaze. They’re a breakfast treat everyone will love.
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Tater tot casserole in a white casserole dish.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

5 from 5 votes
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is the cozy morning meal everyone gets excited about. Crispy tots, savory sausage, and plenty of melty cheese bake together into one warm, golden dish that hits all the breakfast cravings with almost no effort.
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Brioche French toast topped with yogurt and berries.

Brioche French Toast

4.71 from 74 votes
This easy Brioche French Toast is the best breakfast treat! It’s made by dipping rich, soft brioche bread in the most delicious homemade orange honey flavored custard. This French toast will make any morning instantly special.
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Top view of monkey bread topped with sticky pecans.

Sticky Pecan Monkey Bread

5 from 3 votes
Delicious Sticky Pecan Monkey Bread is a perfectly soft, ooey-gooey pull-apart brunch treat that's super easy to make! This recipe requires just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time. Your whole family will go crazy for this sweet pastry that will be the hit of any breakfast or brunch!
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Pulling an iced cinnamon roll out of a baking pan.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 9 votes
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are the only breakfast worth waking up to in the morning! These are perfectly soft and fluffy with a buttery, brown sugar, cinnamon filling that's all rolled up into swirls of deliciousness. To top it off, you have a rich, sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. A must try recipe that's even better than Cinnabon!
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Breakfast pizza topped with fresh basil and sliced tomato.

Breakfast Pizza

5 from 13 votes
This Breakfast Pizza is so easy and tasty you're going to want it every morning! Refrigerated pizza crust is topped with pesto-flavored scrambled eggs, mozzarella, tomato slices and fresh basil for the most delicious breakfast recipe. It's easy to customize and always a hit!
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Breads and Muffins

Lemon Zucchini bread cut in slices.

Lemon Zucchini Bread

4.60 from 30 votes
Lemon Zucchini Bread is moist, light, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, truly the perfect summer treat! The zucchini and olive oil keep the loaf tender with a delicate crumb, while the bright lemony pop makes it downright irresistible.
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Healthy blueberry muffins topped with turbinado sugar.

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

5 from 15 votes
These healthy blueberry muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries, perfect for a feel-good breakfast or snack you’ll actually look forward to.
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Strawberry muffins drizzled with glaze.

Strawberry Muffins

5 from 6 votes
Scrumptious Strawberry Muffins are bursting with fresh strawberries and will definitely get you out of bed in the morning! They are super moist with an irresistible tender crumb. The perfect breakfast or quick grab-n-go snack!
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Sliced strawberry banana bread on a wire rack.

Strawberry Banana Bread

4.60 from 5 votes
This lightened-up Strawberry Banana Bread is made without butter or oil, but it's so soft and tender that you’d never be able to tell! Naturally sweetened and loaded with strawberry and banana flavor in each bite, it makes for the perfect summer quick bread recipe!
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Lemon blueberry muffins in a muffin pan with fresh blueberries and lemon wedges.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

4.67 from 15 votes
Lemon Blueberry Muffins are irresistibly soft and moist, bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor in every bite! They are the perfect breakfast or afternoon treat that's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Carrot muffins drizzled with cream cheese frosting.

Carrot Muffins

4.96 from 25 votes
I'm always down for carrot cake, especially when it comes in a better-for-you, perfectly portioned muffin form! These easy carrot muffins are light, tender and deliciously moist. They are great for breakfast or a quick grab and go snack, and kids love them!
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Sliced chocolate chip loaf of bread.

Healthy Banana Bread

4.46 from 33 votes
This Healthy Banana Bread recipe is so easy to make and bakes up super moist and tender with the most amazing flavor. It's so delicious that you’d never guess it's made healthier! Enjoy it as a sweet snack or make-ahead dessert option. You can even freeze it for later use.
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Mixed berry muffins near fresh blueberries and strawberries.

Mixed Berry Muffins

5 from 16 votes
The best mixed berry muffins you'll ever make! These incredible berry muffins with streusel topping are moist, perfectly sweet and bursting with a variety of juicy berries. A delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or after school snacks, and also makes a great addition to Mother's Day or Easter brunch.
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Glazed loaf of applesauce bread on a large white serving plate.

Applesauce Bread

5 from 19 votes
With all the flavor of fall, this easy Applesauce Bread is deliciously moist, flavorful, and satisfyingA sweet way to unwind with your favorite cup of tea. Enjoy this loaf plain or take it to the next level with a drizzle of irresistible maple glaze!
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Sliced chocolate zucchini bread on parchment paper.

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

4.97 from 27 votes
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread with a cinnamon sugar topping is perfectly sweetened, richly flavored, super moist, and easy to make. It’s the perfect excuse for eating your dessert for breakfast! This is also a great way to use up all that zucchini you’ve got lying around the kitchen!
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chocolate chip muffins on a wire cooling rack

Kodiak Cake Muffins

4.50 from 280 votes
Healthy Kodiak Cake Muffins bake up soft, fluffy and moist! These are easy to make with Kodiak Cakes Pancake Mix, naturally sweet bananas, maple syrup and chocolate chips. A wonderful, freezer-friendly breakfast or snack!
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Light Lunch Options

Chicken salad with grapes served on a croissant.

Chicken Salad with Grapes

4.90 from 57 votes
Chicken Salad with Grapes is perfect for parties or everyday lunches. It’s flavorful with lots of texture and color. This easy salad can be made with leftover grilled chicken, baked chicken or rotisserie chicken. Serve it up on lettuce or a croissant roll for a fancy touch! Can also easily be made Whole30, paleo and gluten free!
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pesto chicken salad served in a pita with potato chips

Arugula Pesto Chicken Salad

4.73 from 11 votes
Easy homemade arugula pesto adds big flavor to this family favorite pesto chicken salad! Layer Arugula Pesto Chicken Salad on sandwich rolls or stuff it in a pita with greens and sliced tomatoes for a delicious lunch.
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Ramen noodle salad on a large white serving tray with salad spoons.

Ramen Noodle Salad

5 from 1 vote
Ramen Noodle Salad is a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion! With crunchy noodles, fresh veggies and a tangy dressing, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that’s great for potlucks, barbecues, or a light lunch.
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healthy egg salad sandwich served on wheat bread

Healthy Egg Salad

3.97 from 105 votes
A super easy, healthy egg salad recipe that can be served in a variety of ways for a nutritious lunch.
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Spinach Strawberry Salad served with baked chicken and poppy seed dressing

Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

5 from 16 votes
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is the salad of the season! Made with a blend of baby spinach leaves, fresh strawberries, red onion, apple slices, almonds, bacon, feta cheese, avocado, all topped off with tender baked chicken and tossed in a homemade poppyseed dressing, it's the perfect fresh and colorful lunch or light dinner.
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Tuna salad in a bowl served with crackers.

Best Tuna Salad Recipe

4.92 from 58 votes
A classic tuna salad recipe with simple, delicious ingredients. Flaky tuna is mixed with boiled eggs, crisp celery, onions, sweet pickles, and a creamy mayo dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or creamy tuna melts with some potato chips on the side!
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spinach salad topped with chicken

My Favorite Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 from 3 votes
This spinach salad is always a hit and so easy to make with a tasty combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and tossed with a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It's also really versatile – sub in whatever greens, nuts, or cheese that you have on hand.
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Curried egg salad in a white bowl with round crackers.

Curried Egg Salad

4.80 from 10 votes
Flavorful Curried Egg Salad is easy to make, yet turns out so creamy and delicious! With a mix of boiled eggs, diced celery, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans and small pieces of apple, it's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Serve as a sandwich, wrap or with crackers for the perfect lunch!
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Serving healthy chicken salad with a wooden spoon out of a white bowl.

Healthy Chicken Salad

4.49 from 27 votes
This Healthy Chicken Salad is creamy, flavorful and packed with protein! A mix of Greek yogurt and mayo keeps it light yet rich, with the perfect balance of tangy and classic flavors. Great for meal prep, sandwiches, wraps or a quick high-protein snack with crackers!
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Honey mustard chicken salad in a bowl with pita chips and a spoon.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

5 from 12 votes
Fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor, this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy. It’s quick to throw together and makes a delicious lunch or light dinner you’ll actually look forward to.
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Sandwich made with a croissant and pineapple chicken salad.

Pineapple Chicken Salad

4.64 from 11 votes
This Pineapple Chicken Salad is a mouthwatering flavor bomb. It's delicious, tangy, slightly sweet and anything but boring! Easy to make with shredded chicken, grapes, crushed pineapple, almonds, green onion and creamy mayonnaise, this recipe will be on repeat for make-ahead lunches!
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Tasty Appetizers

Hand dipping a cracker in ranch dip.

Homemade Ranch Dip

5 from 14 votes
This creamy Homemade Ranch Dip is the perfect blend of tangy, savory and herby flavors. It's incredibly easy to make and is perfect for dipping fresh veggies, chips or crackers. Always a crowd-pleaser for game days, holidays or just when you need a quick snack!
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Baked Brie in puff pastry served with grapes, almonds and crackers.

Baked Brie

5 from 10 votes
Baked Brie in puff pastry makes a show-stopping addition to any gathering! Creamy brie is topped with crunchy almonds and sweet-tart raspberry preserves, and wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time!
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deviled eggs served on a white plate

Best Deviled Eggs

4.72 from 25 votes
The best deviled eggs made with mayo, sweet pickle juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a few drops of Tabasco sauce. This recipe always gets rave reviews!
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Mushrooms stuffed with Brie, breadcrumbs and parsley on a baking sheet pan.

Brie Stuffed Mushrooms

4.62 from 18 votes
Brie stuffed mushrooms are the ultimate delicious appetizer for any occasion! Not only are these stuffed mushrooms SUPER tasty, this simple recipe makes mushrooms taste so good! Even non-mushroom lovers can't resist brie stuffed mushrooms!
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spinach dip in a bowl with crackers and cucumbers dipped in

Spinach Dip Recipe

4.67 from 6 votes
Delicious and addicting spinach dip is a cool, creamy blend of sour cream, mayo, spinach and seasonings. It's fresh, flavorful and irresistible! Serve with crackers, sliced cucumber, bell pepper slices or anything else your heart desires.
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Tomato tart cut into 4 pieces.

Easy Tomato Tart

5 from 15 votes
An easy Tomato Tart with brightly colored heirloom cherry tomatoes, pesto, creamy ricotta, prosciutto and fresh thyme, all layered on a buttery, flaky puff pastry, sprinkled with everything bagel spice. It’s so delicious and savory with hints of sweetness. Serve as an appetizer or light dinner for the perfect way to use up summer produce.
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Homemade salsa served in a small white bowl with a spoon near chips.

Best Homemade Salsa Ever!

4.34 from 256 votes
This homemade salsa recipe is absolutely irresistible! It’s loaded with delicious, vibrant flavor and it comes together in less than 5 minutes. 
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Potato chips dipped in clam dip.

Grandma’s Clam Dip

4.88 from 32 votes
Creamy, flavorful, and 100% addicting, my grandma's clam dip will be the star of every party!! This is the perfect chip dip to serve for game day, holiday get togethers, or potlucks. Just be sure to make a double batch because it goes fast!
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Cowboy caviar dip with a tortilla chip dipped in the middle.

Cowboy Caviar

4.89 from 18 votes
Cowboy Caviar is an easy, fresh and flavorful dip made with black-eyed peas, tomatoes and veggies all tossed with creamy avocado in your favorite salsa. Endlessly adaptable, it's the perfect tasty, light, make-ahead dip for any party or gathering!
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Fresh cut veggies and crackers around a bowl of dip with herbs on top.

Cream Cheese Dip

4.62 from 90 votes
This fresh herb cream cheese dip is loaded with flavor and will quickly become your new go-to snack recipe! Not only is it delicious, but it's super quick and easy to whip up!
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Cream cheese fruit dip on a platter with berries and cookies.

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

5 from 4 votes
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a creamy, sweet, delicious treat that’s easy to make with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, whipping cream and marshmallows. It is great for showers, parties and after school snacks!
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Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes

Chicken Marsala served over mashed potatoes.

Chicken Marsala

4.65 from 14 votes
Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe with a flavorful mushroom sauce. 
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Turkey burgers on a serving plate with sliced tomatoes, pickles and lettuce.

Juicy Turkey Burger Recipe

5 from 14 votes
This Turkey Burger Recipe is a total winner! The patties are packed with protein, incredibly easy to make, perfectly juicy and full of flavor using simple ingredients. Cook them on the stove or grill for a delicious dinner in just 20 minutes!
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three cod fish tacos topped with slaw, sauce and sliced avocado

Cod Fish Tacos

3.87 from 311 votes
This recipe for cod fish tacos is seasoned white fish layered with corn cabbage slaw, a creamy sauce, avocado slices and a squeeze of fresh lime; all tucked inside warm corn tortillas. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor!
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grilled salmon served with rice and roasted broccoli

Grilled Salmon

5 from 9 votes
This grilled salmon recipe is easy, healthy and SO delicious! Fresh wild-caught salmon is coated in a flavorful seasoning blend, then grilled to golden perfection. It's a seafood meal that includes just a few simple ingredients and cooks up in just about 10 minutes.
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Pasta Pomodoro served with shrimp and fresh basil

Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp

4.96 from 23 votes
Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp is the perfect easy pasta dinner recipe. This dish comes together with simple ingredients, fresh flavor, and is super quick. Made with shrimp, angel hair pasta, parmesan cheese, ripe tomatoes and basil, Pasta Pomodoro tastes amazing, and is perfect for date night or family dinner!
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Creamy chicken pasta served on a plate.

Creamy Chicken Pasta

4.94 from 29 votes
Creamy Chicken Pasta with incredible southwest flavors is a super delicious, easy, crowd-pleasing dinner! This zesty chicken Alfredo dish combines tender penne noodles, succulent seasoned chicken, tomatoes, green chilies, and plenty of cheese, all tossed in the most amazing creamy sauce. As an added win, it's made with minimal ingredients and only takes 20 minutes of cook time!
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Chicken burger topped with avocado, cheese and red onion.

Juicy Chicken Burgers

5 from 35 votes
Learn how to make Juicy Chicken Burgers that are flavorful and perfectly cooked every time! These are loaded with deliciously seasoned chicken patties layered on toasted brioche buns with melty cheese. Add all your favorite burger toppings for the best summer meal!
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Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime slaw on a plate with lime wedges and avocado slices.

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

4.72 from 14 votes
Flavorful Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are ready in just 30 minutes and will wow the whole family! Well-seasoned, sautéed shrimp are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with slaw, cilantro, sliced avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime. Guaranteed to be a new favorite!
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Blackened salmon on a plate with strawberry avocado salsa and rice.

Blackened Salmon with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

4.84 from 18 votes
From fridge to table in under 20 minutes, this dish is healthy, colorful and full of flavor.
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Slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

3.86 from 358 votes
Slow cooker pulled pork is my favorite way to serve a crowd! This pork is coated in a homemade spice rub, then simmered in the crockpot until tender and flavorful. Shred the meat, then dinner is ready to serve!
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grilled chicken tacos with corn slaw, avocado and sliced jalapeño

Grilled Chicken Tacos

4.94 from 16 votes
The BEST grilled chicken tacos are made with warm tortillas filled with Mexican spiced chicken, corn cabbage slaw, a creamy taco sauce, avocado slices and a squeeze of fresh lime. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor!
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Italian Chicken Burgers topped with mozzarella.

Italian Chicken Burgers

4.79 from 37 votes
These Italian Chicken Burgers combine everything you love about chicken parmesan into one incredibly juicy, flavor packed patty. Simmered in marinara and smothered in melty mozzarella, this easy recipe is a guaranteed weeknight winner!
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chicken enchilada casserole with a spoon full out

Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

4.49 from 91 votes
A tasty, healthy chicken enchilada casserole that takes less than 30 minutes, from start to finish!
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Pan seared salmon with avocado salsa served over rice on a large white plate.

Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa

5 from 11 votes
Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa is an easy, low carb, Whole30 fish recipe. It can be cooked up super quick, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or an elegant date night dinner! 
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Using a spatula to scoop out a serving of lasagna.

Easy Lasagna Recipe

4.70 from 70 votes
An easy lasagna recipe that's packed with flavor! Lasagna noodles are layered with meat, spaghetti sauce, and three types of cheese for the ultimate Italian meal. Serve it alongside a simple salad and garlic bread for a cozy dinner that’s perfect this time of the year!
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Pesto pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes and black olives.

Pesto Pasta

4.88 from 25 votes
Flavorful Pesto Pasta is quick and easy to make with just 5 ingredients in 15 minutes! It is the perfect pasta salad for potlucks and parties, or busy weeknights. Enjoy on its own or with your favorite proteins for the perfect main dish or side!
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Mushroom cream sauce over spaghetti.

Mushroom Cream Sauce

5 from 6 votes
Mushroom Cream Sauce is rich, creamy, and loaded with delicious savory flavor! Plus, it's easy to make and ready in about 20 minutes! It's the best topping for steak, pork, chicken, or even combine it with pasta for a crowd pleasing meal!
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Bacon cheese stuffed burgers made with lettuce, tomato and burger sauce.

Bacon Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers

4.85 from 33 votes
With these Bacon Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers, your summer favorite just got way better! We all love a big, classic juicy burger, but these really kick things up a notch. Get ready for your taste buds to go crazy! These are super easy to make and turn out SO juicy and incredibly flavorful.
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Beef enchiladas in a white casserole dish topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.

Beef Enchiladas

4.77 from 21 votes
Bringing you the best Beef Enchiladas Recipe! This easy Mexican dish is made with the most deliciously seasoned ground beef rolled up in flour tortillas and topped with red enchilada sauce and plenty of cheese, then baked to perfection. A satisfying dinner that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Best Side Recipes

Wooden spoon dishing out mac and cheese.

Baked Mac and Cheese

4.72 from 139 votes
Rich and creamy oven Baked Mac and Cheese is a huge hit with anyone who tries it! The recipe comes together quick and easy. Macaroni noodles are baked with butter, cheddar cheese, muenster cheese, and heavy whipping cream to create the ultimate bubbly, golden brown, comforting dish. Perfect for a simple, cozy weeknight dinner, yet elevated enough for holiday meals!
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Italian salad served on a large white plate.

Favorite Italian Salad

4.57 from 72 votes
This Italian Salad is fresh, flavorful, and tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Enjoy it as a side or add protein for an easy light meal.
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Serving of broccoli rice casserole on a small white plate with a fork.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

5 from 8 votes
Broccoli Rice Casserole is creamy, flavorful, and oh so delicious! This dish is an easy mix of broccoli and rice that gets tossed in a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce and topped with cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions. Bake to perfection for an absolutely irresistible side that everyone's sure to love!
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chickpea salad with tomatoes and cucumber in a large white serving bowl

Healthy Greek Chickpea Salad

4.43 from 57 votes
The perfect light lunch or summer side dish! This chickpea salad is fresh, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein! 
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large white serving bowl filled with Greek pasta salad

Greek Pasta Salad

4.80 from 20 votes
This Greek Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd because it makes a ton. It's loaded with colorful ingredients that have classic Greek flavors and it's also fabulous to prep ahead because it's even tastier the next day! So great for make-ahead lunches and cookouts!⁣
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potato salad on a large white serving platter

Best Potato Salad

4.87 from 15 votes
My grandma's potato salad recipe is seriously SO GOOD! This dish is a summer staple that pairs well with everything from burgers to grilled chicken and makes a great picnic side with sandwiches. So easy to throw together too!
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Caesar Salad on a white serving platter with salad tongs.

My Favorite Caesar Salad

5 from 1 vote
This Caesar salad is everything you want in a classic—crisp romaine, crunchy croutons and a creamy, bold dressing that hits all the right notes. It’s fresh, satisfying and downright irresistible! You’ll never go back to store-bought again!
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Sautéed vegetables in a large white skillet.

Sautéed Vegetables

5 from 2 votes
Colorful, crisp-tender, and full of flavor, these Sautéed Vegetables transform everyday veggies into a crave-worthy side. Cooked in a hot skillet until lightly caramelized, then tossed with butter and garlic, they go with almost any meal.
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Roasted baby potatoes served with a small bowl of ranch dip.

Roasted Baby Potatoes

5 from 2 votes
Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, these roasted baby potatoes are the ultimate easy side dish. Tossed with butter, garlic, and herbs, they’re irresistible on their own or paired with any meal.
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White serving bowl filled with creamy mashed potatoes and a serving spoon.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
Get ready for the ultimate mashed potato recipe! These potatoes are rich, buttery, and incredibly creamy, the kind that just melt in your mouth. Super simple to make and guaranteed to be the star of any meal!
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Pasta salad in a large white bowl with tomatoes and a creamy dressing.

Easy Pasta Salad

5 from 15 votes
When sunshine’s in the forecast, this Easy Pasta Salad is my go-to! It’s packed with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, crumbled feta, and tossed in a creamy Italian dressing that pulls it all together. A total crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or just a breezy weeknight dinner.
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Forkful of cheesy potato casserole.

Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

4.73 from 43 votes
Cheesy Potato Casserole is a crowdpleaser at any party or holiday gathering. This is a VERY simple, but SO delicious recipe for Funeral Potatoes that has been in my family for over 40 years. My mom makes this dish for most every family dinner and there’s never leftovers!
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Delicious Desserts

Finally, the best part – all of the wonderful sweet treats!

oreo pie with a cool whip filling topped with crushed Oreos

No-Bake Oreo Pie

4.86 from 125 votes
No-bake Oreo Pie is creamy and delicious! It's also one of the easiest pie recipes. No oven required and only 3 simple ingredients needed!
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Serving up a slice of Mississippi mud pie.

Mississippi Mud Pie

5 from 2 votes
Mississippi Mud Pie is a chocolate lover’s dream from the very first bite! With a buttery Oreo crust, fudgy brownie layer, silky chocolate pudding, and a cloud of whipped cream on top, this no-fuss dessert is pure indulgence in every layer.
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Banana pudding on a white plate with Chessman cookies on top.

The Best Banana Pudding Ever!

4.52 from 60 votes
Try this banana pudding recipe and you’ll never want to try any other! Always a crowd favorite!
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Slice of cherry delight dessert on a white plate.

Cherry Delight

4.94 from 31 votes
Cherry delight is a classic crowd-pleaser that’s sweet and simple. It’s made with a buttery graham cracker crust, amazing cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping. This easy no-bake dessert recipe is perfect for sharing with your loved ones and is a great make ahead treat for potlucks, holidays and other celebrations! 
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Cream cheese pie topped with cherry pie filling.

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

4.91 from 11 votes
No-bake cheesecake is perfectly rich, creamy, and over-the-top delicious! It's also probably one of the easiest desserts to whip up. There's no oven required and you only need 4 simple ingredients for the cream cheese filling. 
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Serving a slice of layered Oreo dessert.

No Bake Oreo Dessert

5 from 4 votes
No Bake Oreo Dessert is a rich and creamy layered dessert with irresistible layers of cheesecake, pudding and whipped cream, all nestled in an Oreo crust. It's light, fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
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Strawberry Delight on a plate topped with graham cracker crumbs and sliced strawberries.

Strawberry Delight

5 from 2 votes
Treat yourself with this delicious and easy No-Bake Strawberry Delight! Layered with fresh strawberries and a creamy filling, it's the perfect summer dessert for any occasion.
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Slice of blueberry yum yum dessert on a plate.

Blueberry Yum Yum

5 from 2 votes
No-Bake Blueberry Yum Yum is a creamy and delicious layered dessert that's always a hit! With amazing layers that include a graham cracker crust, cheesecake, blueberry pie filling and whipped topping, it's the perfect sweet treat. It's a breeze to put together and a classic for potlucks, cookouts and holiday celebrations!
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banana pudding cups topped with Nilla wafers

Banana Pudding Cups

5 from 8 votes
Banana Pudding Cups are an easy and delicious sweet treat for just about any occasion. They’re fun to make, and even more fun to eat! Creamy pudding and fresh bananas are layered with sweet Nilla wafers in small glasses (or cups) to create a perfectly portioned, luscious, decadent dessert that everyone loves!
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Slice of pistachio dessert with a fork in it.

Layered Pistachio Dessert

5 from 7 votes
Gorgeous Layered Pistachio Dessert is the most amazing old-fashioned sweet treat passed down from my grandma! It's easy to make with a nutty cookie crust that’s topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pistachio pudding, and Cool Whip. It's always a hit at potlucks, parties and holiday gatherings!
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Peach Blueberry Crisp in a white pie plate with a serving spoon.

Easy Peach Blueberry Crisp

4.57 from 44 votes
Easy and delicious peach blueberry crisp made with fresh, juicy blueberries and sweet peaches and a crunchy cinnamon oat topping! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best summertime treat.
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Stacked raspberry bars.

Raspberry Bars

5 from 21 votes
Sweet, tangy, and totally irresistible, these Raspberry Bars layer fruity goodness between a buttery oatmeal crust and a cinnamon-spiced crumble. They're the kind of treat that works for brunch or dessert, amazing with your morning coffee or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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easy recipe for peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream

Easy Peach Cobbler

4.88 from 8 votes
You're going to LOVE this recipe for Peach Cobbler! Not only is it super easy, but it's absolutely incredible. Sweet, juicy peaches topped with a melt-in-your-mouth, buttery topping and served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. It just doesn’t get any better!
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Recipe roundup originally posted May 2022, but updated May 2025 with new recipes.