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33 Mother’s Day Recipes Mom will LOVE
posted by Stella Drivas on May 7, 2026 This Sunday is Mother’s Day! And if you’re looking for delicious dishes to serve Mom (or your hungry crowd), you’ve come to the right place. They say the best way to a person’s soul is through their stomach, and I doubt anyone’s mother is any different.
My daughter asked me what she can get me for Mother’s Day and my immediate response was: Cook me some dinner and dessert! There’s really nothing better than a home-cooked meal made with love and care.
Below I’ve compiled my Momma’s top favorite recipes from Hungry Happens. She loves most everything I make, and we’ve always enjoyed eating together. I hope some of these recipes will be part of your Mother’s Day table this year, and that they’re shared with lots of love and happiness!
La Scala Chopped Salad
The copycat La Scala chopped salad is so simple, you can throw together on those lazy days when you don’t feel like cooking.
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Easy Zucchini Feta Pie
The best fresh low carb brunch meal is this zucchini pie. Its packed with cheese and zucchini and you will fall in love!
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Easy Marbled Banana Bread
This marbled banana bread is so moist and delicious, thanks to the sour cream. This recipe yields 2 delicious loaves for sharing with loved ones!
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Vegetable Egg Loaf
My vegetable egg loaf will be your new favorite anytime meal packed with fiber, nutrients and protein.
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Broccoli and Feta Brownies
My favorite combination of broccoli and feta in a tasty little brownie bar.
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Avocado Corn Couscous Salad
The ideal summer Avocado Corn Couscous Salad with very little effort and serious deliciousness.
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Italian Vegetable Schiacciata
This delicious quick Italian vegetable schiacciata ‘bread’ is crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside!
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Healthy Lemon Blueberry Bread
My lemon blueberry bread is amazing because it's healthy, moist and oh-so delicious.
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Easy Croissant Egg Bake
This croissant bake is packed with ham, eggs and cheeses for a delicious brunch casserole!
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Lighter Strawberry Cobbler
This lighter strawberry cobbler is the ideal summer brunch dish your friends and family with devour!
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Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
A crunchy and creamy new way to eat a flavor-packed smashed potato salad.
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Lazy Spanakopita Muffins
These lazy spanakopita muffins are so delicious and easy to make. They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!
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One Pan Lemon Chicken Broccoli Couscous
This delicious and flavorful lemon chicken broccoli couscous dinner is perfect for weeknights or any get together!
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Easy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon
This garlic parmesan crusted salmon is an easy 30-minute dinner that's high in protein and healthy fats, and the crunchy topping is absolutely addictive!
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Chicken Florentine (One-Pan)
A delicious 30 minute dinner of pan seared chicken served with a creamy flavor packed sauce.
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Easy Greek Style Pasta Salad
For effortless entertaining or easy meal prep, try this Greek Style Pasta Salad. Creamy feta cheese, tender pasta, sweet tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, and olives tossed in a flavorful creamy dressing make this a perfect make-ahead side that's always a party favorite!
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Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia
Super simple and crunchy Italian zucchini scarpaccia snack or side dish that will wow your taste buds.
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Easy Marry Me Shrimp
This marry me shrimp recipe is a light and creamy sauce filled with sun dried tomatoes, spinach and garlic!
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One Pan Roasted Greek Chicken ‘Salad’
This has got to be the juiciest way to eat your Greek chicken salad.
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Epic Cobb Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
A next level Cobb salad with creamy lemon dressing and a few delicious and simple ingredients that bring all the flavors.
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Steak Souvlaki Wrap
Deliciously marinated and tender meat in a perfect steak souvlaki wrap with all the best toppings.
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Crusty cheesy chicken breasts topped with the best flavored lemon garlic butter sauce!
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2 Ingredient Quick Bread Rolls
These no yeast quick breadrolls use only 2 ingredients flour & yogurt.
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Roasted Veggies Over Lemony Whipped Ricotta
These veggies are roasted with lots of garlic and placed upon a silky smooth bed of lemony whipped ricotta! What else can anyone ask for!?
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Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Cake
This lemon blueberry ricotta cake is so easy to make in one bowl. The texture comes out so light, fluffy and delicious!
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No Bake Healthy Carrot Cake (No Refined Sugar)
This no bake carrot cake is a delicious, good for you treat made healthy, and it all comes together in your food processor!
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Easy 4 Ingredient Lemon Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
This lemon yogurt cheesecake is so easy to make, made with only 4 ingredients, super creamy and delicious!
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Healthier Lemon Olive Oil Cake
The flavor and texture of this lemon olive oil cake will mesmerize you. Its made gluten free and yet its incredible!
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Healthy Chocolate Truffles
These easy to make creamy and delicious but healthy chocolate truffles will have you coming back for more!
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Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
My flourless peanut butter banana chocolate chip bars are the most popular AND delicious dessert on the site!
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Healthier Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Banana Cake
This fudgy chocolate chunk banana cake is made with better-for-you ingredients for a delicious, nutritious and gooey treat!
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Easy Italian Almond Cookies
If you're looking for a fast and easy dessert, this is the yummiest cookie recipe you will ever try. You only need 6 ingredients to make these chewy Italian almond cookies!
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No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This peanut butter cheesecake is creamy, delicious and easy to make. It's gluten free and there's no baking required!
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Unfortunately I can’t be with my Mom this Mother’s Day but we are going to make the Parmesan crusted chicken together over FaceTime to have a little time together. Thank you for all your great easy and healthy recipes!
HI Mary, Oh I love that idea! I hope you had a lovely mothers day spent cooking together! No better way, in my opinion!