20 Easy Yet Special Recipes Mom Will Love

Looking to make Mom smile this Mother's Day? Make her one of these easy, yet special recipes she's sure to love. Sweet, savory, and even a few sips, you'll certainly find something fitting on this list of recipes.

May 7, 2024 - 12:00
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20 Easy Yet Special Recipes Mom Will Love
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Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

If you're looking for something simple to make for Mom this Mother's Day, you've come to right the place. Whether you think she'll prefer sweet, savory, or a sip, any of these recipes are sure to make her day wonderful.

The best part? They're all easy to make with young kids, in fact, teenagers can probably whip these up on their own, so there's no excuse not to make Mom something delicious that shows her how much you love and appreciate her.

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Tall stack of buttermilk carrot cake pancakes with a cream cheese topping, chopped pecans and a puddle of syrup at the bottom of the plate. Whole carrots, a glass of cream cheese topping, more pancakes and a bowl of chopped pecans surround the plate.
Jessica Gavin

If your mom is a fan of carrot cake, these carrot cake pancakes are a no-brainer!

Almond Croissants

Pile of Almond Croissants on a Wooden Tray, and in the Surroundings, a Kitchen Towel, Bowl of Toasted Almonds, Stack of Light Blue Plates, and a Blue Coffee Mug
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Upgrading store-bought or leftover croissants with homemade almond frangipane and a simple syrup makes almonds croissants that are to die for!

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

One-Bowl Double-Layer Chocolate Cake on a Plate
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

If your mom is a chocolate lover, turn to this super simple, one bowl chocolate cake to make her day.

Rhubarb Skillet Cake

close-up of a rhubarb skillet cake ready to serve
Sally Vargas

Rhubarb season doesn't last long, and this really simple skillet cake with orange zest and almonds is a great way to showcase the pretty pink stalks.

French Crêpes

French Crepes served with strawberries and whipped cream on a plate
Sally Vargas

Surprisingly easy to make, you can go sweet or savory with these delicious French crêpes.

Paccheri with Quick Sausage Ragu

Plate of Paccheri With Quick Sausage Ragu Topped With Basil Leaves, and in the Surroundings, a Glass of Water and a Pot of More Pasta
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Paccheri is a specialty pasta shape that's sure to surprise Mom and feel like a special meal, mostly because you made it for her.

Classic Chicken Provencal

Classic chicken provencal in pot
Nick Evans / Simply Recipes

This French comfort food classic just needs a fresh baguette and a bottle of white wine to finish it off.

Easy Cucumber, Peach, and Basil Salad

Summer peach and cucumber salad in a bowl with a serving spoon. A blue linen is to the right and peaches, limes and basil are to the left of the bowl.
Kalisa Marie Martin

Fresh and delicious, if you can't find good peaches yet, swap in some delicious, ripe plums.

Fusilli with Spring Vegetables and Breadcrumbs

fussili with spring vegetables
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This one-pot pasta feels a little more special thanks to a topping of garlicky breadcrumbs and almonds.

Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta

Two Plates of Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

Quick and creamy, you can make this pasta in just 30 minutes.

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Sweet Chili Glaze and Scallions

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Sweet Chili Glaze
Sally Vargas

Don't let the title fool you, this "slow-roasted" salmon is ready in just 30 minutes and will certainly make Mom's day!

Baked Tilapia with Sun-dried Tomato Parmesan Crust

Baked Tilapia with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan
Elise Bauer

Simple with a hint of casual sophistication, serve this versatile dish with Mom's favorite carb and you're good to go.

Blueberry Muffins

Easy Blueberry Muffins ready to eat
Elise Bauer

Blueberry muffins are a classic choice for Mother's Day breakfast, and make a great breakfast in bed!

Easy Lemon Pudding

Easy Lemon Pudding in three cups topped with berries
Sally Vargas

These super simple lemon puddings can be topped with fresh berries and served at any meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese

Easy Pesto Mac and Cheese in a bowl
Alison Conklin

A fun creamy comfort food with a slightly more adult flavor thanks to pesto and Havarti cheese.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

A baking sheet with chocolate chip chocolate cookies on it
Hannah Zimmerman

Chocolate is always a good idea, and these have it times two.

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

With plenty of veggies and relatively hands-off prep, it's a simple dinner that will still impress.

Watermelon Lemonade

Whole lemon and watermelon lemonade in tall glasses and garnished with lemon and watermelon.
Alison Bickel

Just sweet enough, this watermelon lemonade is really refreshing.

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)

Two mugs of Cioccolato Caldo con Latte (Italian Hot Chocolate) in small white mugs with biscotti
Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

Thick and rich, this Italian style hot chocolate will be a cup Mom will remember for years to come!

Roasted Corn, Tomato, and Zucchini Tart

Roasted Corn, Tomato, and Zucchini Tart Cut into Slices
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Surprise Mom with this fresh and tasty tart any time of day.