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Mother's Day Recipe Roundup

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Let's make Mother's Day a memorable day for that most important person at the center of your family. Mom is not the only one who can cook, and with these simple recipes, she shouldn't need to raise a finger.

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Introduction

Happy Mother's Day to everybody. Time to celebrate this special day with some great food. So let's make a plan and then cook the plan. A little planning will serve you well.

I have my plan in place. I will start with Baked Blueberry Pancakes along with some Oven Baked Sausage. And for the main attraction of the day, there will be a steak of some type. I will see what looks good at the butcher shop.

Do you have your plan? Now is the time to plan and get stocked up. It is time to have a special day for that person who's the core of your family and most likely literally gave birth to you.

Breakfast

Start the day right with a great breakfast. Around here, that is simple, I will start with blueberry pancake and a side of breakfast meat. Pop them in the oven while you do something else.

Baked Blueberry Pancakes
Delicious and fluffy oven-baked blueberry pancakes make a great breakfast. No standing there flipping all morning—just mix and bake. Make them as plain baked pancakes, or add the suggested blueberries or other fruit.
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Baked Blueberry Pancakes on a gray plate
How To Cook Sausage in the Oven
Cooking sausage in the oven is the best and easiest way to cook any sausage, like breakfast sausage patties or links, smoked sausage, Kielbasa, Italian sausage, or even brats—perfectly moist and tender results.
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baked sausage on a white plate
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven—Quick and Easy
Oven baked bacon is the easiest way to cook bacon with no mess and no splatter while you do something else—perfect crispy bacon every time from your convection oven on an aluminum foil covered tray.
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pile of cooked bacon on a white plate
Small Cinnamon Roll Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. All the wonderful taste of gooey Cinnabon rolls and topped with a drizzle of vanilla icing. This easy smaller recipe is ideal for a small household or quickly doubled to full size.
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Baked Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
One of the best breakfast recipes is this amazing baked carrot cake pancake with cream cheese glaze. It is time for dessert for breakfast or breakfast for any meal.
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bite of carrot cake pancake on fork

For That Special Dinner 

Next up is the featured meal of the day, in this household, it is steak. I have many other main dish recipes in the RECIPE INDEX, but here are some great steak choices.

How to Grill Filet Mignon
Learn how to grill filet mignon to perfection with this simple technique in about 10 minutes. You can easily cook the best filets for your special dinner tonight.
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Grilled filet mignon on a white plate
How to Grill a Ribeye Steak on the Grill
Learn How to Grill a Ribeye Steak on the Grill that is tender and juicy with these easy step-by-step photo instructions. You can be the grill master, too.
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cut ribeye steak on a gray plate
Pan Seared Oven Roasted Strip Steak
Quick and easy, this New York Strip Steak Recipe uses the tried and true sear and oven bake method to get the best steaks every time. Your steaks will be moist, tender, and flavorful.
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NY strip steak cut on an orange plate
How to Grill a T-bone or Porterhouse Steak – A Tutorial
Grilled T-bone and Porterhouse steaks are easy with just a few steps. Start with a great steak, season simply, and cook over high heat. What is more traditional than grilled T-bone and porterhouse steaks? Let's get to it.
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porterhouse steak with fries on blue plate

Some great steak enhancements.

The Best Steak Marinade
This easy, mouth-watering steak marinade is not only insanely good but adds tenderness to any steak in as little as 30 minutes. Using soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a few other pantry ingredients, you can have the best juicy steak at home in less than an hour.
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grilled marinaded strip steak ona white plate
Blue Cheese Compound Butter
Make that steak or vegetables pop with this excellent blue cheese compound butter with garlic. Adding butter, blue cheese, and garlic will make any steak special and enhance most vegetable and potato dishes.
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Blue Cheese Compound Butter on a strip steak

Other Meats

How to Grill a Pork Tenderloin
Let's learn How to Grill a Pork Tenderloin that is juicy, moist, and tender. It's easy in 30 minutes on your charcoal or gas grill.
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grilled tenderloin cut to show done interior
Mayo Parmesan Chicken
You can't have enough great chicken recipes, and this quick and easy recipe uses only a few ingredients and goes in the oven in about 10 minutes. Also known as Melt in Your Mouth Chicken (MIYM), it makes a moist and delicious easy dinner.
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bite of mayo parmesan chicken on a fork

Side Dishes

Man (or mothers) cannot live by steak alone. Well, my wife may be able to but let's aim for a complete meal.

Baked Green Beans with Bacon
Baked green beans with bacon are the perfect side dish for almost any meal. This easy green bean recipe features a sweet and savory sauce with brown sugar and garlic topping tender green beans sprinkled with bacon.
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green beans with bacon on an orange plate
Parmesan Baked Potatoes
Quick and easy Parmesan Baked Potatoes halves have a creamy center and a crispy Parmesan cheese crust with butter and garlic.
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parmesan baked potato on a white plate
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Easy Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan only needs a few ingredients and about 12 minutes in your convection oven for a delicious and healthy side dish for any meal.
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baked Parmesan asparagus on a white platter
Roasted Red Potatoes
Quick and easy with only four ingredients, crispy oven Roasted Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal, including that special holiday spread—crispy on the outside with a tender inside.
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Roasted baby potatoes on a white plate

Sweet Endings

"The Cherry on the Ice Cream," so to speak. And you made it yourself.

Berry Crisp for Two or More
An irresistible berry crisp for two that's easy to adjust up or down to fit your needs. While I used fresh blueberries, any fresh or frozen berries will work. Just follow the easy step-by-step photo instructions.
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berry crisp on a fork
Fresh Strawberry Pie with Jell-O®
Fresh strawberry pie is a wonderful summer treat everybody loves. This easy recipe is made with Jell-O®, a premade pie crust, and fresh strawberries. Make this simple recipe your signature summer dish.
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Apple Berry Crumble—Quick & Easy
A quick and easy version of an old-fashion apple crumble even the beginner can make. Go the easy route with frozen berries and pie filling, or use fresh berries and apples. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect company dessert or a family favorite.
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blue bowl of apple berry crumble with ice cream
Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Glaze
It's easy to make this classic, eloquent dessert by following simple step-by-step instructions. Finish with a chocolate ganache glaze, and you have the perfect decadent ending to any special dinner.
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Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Chocolate chip cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert but is one of the easiest recipes to make. While it is not "cheesecake for two," it will become your signature dessert for gatherings. Just follow the easy step-by-step photos to impress your friends and family.
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chocolate chip cheese cake on a spatula

Have a great holiday.

From Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan

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Editors note: This is a yearly recurring post. This version was created on May 8, 2019, and will be updated yearly before republishing.

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  1. Kathy Franklin

    I am so thankful that this is your hobby!
    I enjoy your site and all the DETAILS you give and have had great success with your recipes! We can’t believe how great the steak seared, and then finished in the oven is. Great alternative when weather doesn’t work to grill outside.

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  2. Frances Robinson

    I saw your recipe for Oven Baked Blueberry Pancakes and Oven Baked Sausage about a week ago. Got the ingredients and made both today. This breakfast was really a treat and both my husband and I enjoyed it. Both recipes are keepers! I'm a new subscriber and look forward to trying more of your recipes.

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  3. Linda Mcclellan

    I wish you had a book

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    • Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

      Hi Linda,

      Welcome to the blog.

      You are the second one today with that. But, this is just a hobby that grown. I do get publishing offers (mostly spammy ones). But I'm retired and totally enjoy doing this but a book is like real work. Also, the frequently suggest restaurant is so not what I ever want to do.

      So thanks for the comment but it will not happen.

      Have a great Mother's Day and stay safe.

      Dan