Made with Love: 30 Mother's Day Recipes to Celebrate Mom

Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to show appreciation with recipes made with love from the heart.

Whether it’s a cozy breakfast in bed, a sweet and indulgent dessert, or a memorable dinner, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes that are sure to make Mom feel extra special.

From timeless classics to creative twists, there's something here to celebrate your Mom's unique taste.

Breakfast/Brunch

Spoil Mom with a delicious start to the day! From fluffy pancakes to savory egg dishes and sweet treats, these brunch and breakfast recipes are perfect for showing Mom just how much she’s appreciated.

1

Baked Strawberry Oatmeal

This recipe for Baked Strawberry Almond Oatmeal is a delicious spin on regular oats. Similar to bread pudding, oats, milk and eggs bake up into a soft yet firm texture, dotted with fresh strawberries throughout.

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2

Raspberry Earl Grey Croissants

These Raspberry Earl Grey Croissants are baked with a delicious earl grey tea frangipane and fresh raspberries to take ordinary croissants to a new level.

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3

Earl Grey Waffles with Mixed Berries

This recipe for Earl Grey Waffles features a tea-infused waffle batter that cooks up light, fluffy and crisp. Serve the fresh waffles with mixed berries for the perfect morning breakfast.

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4

Raspberry White Chocolate Earl Grey Scones

These Raspberry White Chocolate Earl Grey Scones are fragrant with fresh and freeze-dried raspberries and Earl Grey tea flecked throughout. White chocolate adds a little sweetness to the cream scones.

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5

Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

A spin on regular Eggs Benedict, with turkey bacon instead of Canadian ham, topped with a gently poached egg and homemade hollandaise sauce. Perfect for brunch or breakfast.

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6

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Smoked Salmon Bagel is a light and delicious sandwich consisting of toasted bagels slathered with cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill and briny capers which is perfect for brunch, breakfast or lunch.

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7

Vietnamese Coffee French Toast

French toast gets a Vietnamese flavour boost with dark, robust coffee and sweetened condensed milk in this inspired version.

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8

Matcha Dutch Baby

An easy recipe for pancakes flavoured with green tea, baked in a hot cast iron pan.

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9

Strawberry Earl Grey Pop Tarts

These Strawberry Earl Grey Pop Tarts are a charming twist on the nostalgic toaster pastry. They feature flaky, all-butter pastry filled with a fragrant Strawberry Earl Grey Jam. They’re elegant enough for a weekend brunch, yet simple enough for an anytime treat.

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Main Dishes

Treat Mom to a special meal with from comforting classics to fresh, vibrant flavors, these recipes are perfect for a memorable meal.

10

Asian-Flavoured Moules Frites

This recipe for Moules Frites is my Asian take on the Belgian classic dish. Fresh mussels are steamed in a light and clean broth, flavoured with crushed spices.

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11

Hong Kong-Style Baked Pork Chop Rice

This recipe for Hong Kong-Style Baked Pork Chop Rice features crunchy breaded pork chops on a bed of egg fried rice, layered with a tomato sauce baked with cheese. It's a classic HK cafe offering, and ultimate comforting dish.

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12

Lobster Yee Mein (龍蝦伊面)

This recipe for Lobster Yee Mein features flavorful chunks of lobster meat in a savory, creamy sauce on top of homemade egg noodles. It's a celebratory dish served during festive occasions. 

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13

Chinese Five-Spice Roasted Lamb

This recipe for Chinese Five-Spice Roasted Lambs features tender, juicy lamb in a flavorful mixture of spices, perfect for your holiday table.

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14

Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)

Gimbap is a Korean dish consisting of seasoned rice, assorted vegetables and meat rolled up in seaweed. It is commonly referred to as Korean-style sushi, where the roll is cut into smaller bite-sized pieces.

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15

Cold Ramen Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka)

A chilled ramen noodle dish with various vegetables and meat toppings, and a ponzu sesame soy sauce dressing.

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16

Aburi-Style Smoked Salmon Oshi Sushi

A homemade recipe for Aburi-Style Smoked Salmon Oshi Sushi: creamy, smoky torched salmon on top of pressed sushi rice with avocado.

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17

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl

This simple recipe for Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl features delicious marinated ahi tuna fish served with sticky sushi rice, topped with sliced cucumber, green onions and avocado.

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Sweets/Dessert

End your Mother’s Day celebration on a sweet note with these delicious desserts. From delicate cakes to indulgent treats, these recipes are sure to make Mom feel extra loved.

18

Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake

This recipe for Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake yields a tender and light, even-crumbed lemon-scented loaf with a delightful raspberry swirl in the middle.

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19

Berry Chantilly Cake

This Berry Chantilly Cake features light and tender chiffon cake layered with a luscious Chantilly cream cheese frosting and roasted mixed berries, loosely inspired by the cake from Whole Foods grocery store.

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20

Raspberry Earl Grey Cream Puffs (Choux au Craquelin)

A recipe for cream puffs with a crunchy, sweet cookie topping, filled with tangy raspberry cream and a fragrant earl grey pastry cream.

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21

Lychee Rose Cream Roll Cake

This recipe for Lychee Rose Cream Roll Cake features the flavours of delicate rose and fruity lychee together in a light and fluffy Swiss roll.

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22

Mini Triple Layer Matcha & Hojicha Burnt Basque Cheesecake

A small-batch recipe for layered Burnt Basque Cheesecake that is richly decadent and full of tea flavour.

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23

Strawberry Rose Hibiscus Crepe Cake

A whimsical mille crepe cake flavoured with floral flavours of rose, strawberry and hibiscus.

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24

Matcha Hidden Heart Cake

A surprise of green matcha hearts appears in the middle of this delicious pound cake.

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Drinks

Raise a toast to Mom with these refreshing and celebratory drinks. Whether it’s a cozy tea or a bright, fruity refresher, these beverages are perfect for complementing your Mother’s Day menu.

25

Sparkling Blackberry Yuzu Drink (Tim Horton's Copycat)

This Sparkling Blackberry Yuzu drink is inspired by Tim Horton's blackberry yuzu sparkling quenchers and features a fresh blackberry juice concentrate combined with bright yuzu citrus in a refreshing combination of flavors.

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26

Shanghai Fog (Hot & Iced)

This recipe for a Shanghai Fog is a delicious and soothing drink that combines the floral notes of jasmine tea with the creamy richness of frothed milk and a touch of sweet vanilla syrup. It can be enjoyed warm or iced.

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27

Sparkling Strawberry Lychee Jasmine Tea

This refreshing Strawberry Lychee Jasmine Tea features a homemade strawberry sauce blended with iced jasmine tea and lychee syrup. It's a great way to cool down on a hot summer's day!

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28

Mango Matcha Latte

This Mango Matcha Latte is a vibrant fusion of tropical and earthy flavors. With its layered green and orange hues, it's the perfect drink to brighten up your day -- whether you're cooling down in summer or craving something fruity.

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29

Rose Milk Tea Latte

This recipe for Rose Milk Tea Latte features strong black tea flavoured with a homemade rose syrup, rose water and steamed milk. It's an aromatic, delicately floral tea that will brighten your mood.

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30

Pandan Coconut Milk Tea

Pandan Coconut Milk Tea is a refreshing, creamy blended drink of jasmine tea, yellow mung beans and coconut milk flavored with pandan leaves. It is inspired by a drink of the menu from The Lunch Lady Vietnamese restaurant, made famous by Anthony Bourdain.

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