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Recipes You Can Make For Mom On Mother's Day | Chris Cooks

May 13, 2023

This year for Mother's Day, I wanted to share with you some delicious dishes you can make for your mom, your wife, or any mother figure in your life to show some love and gratitude. Now, since I do 90% of the cooking in our house, Mother's Day is just a regular day of cooking, but I do like to put a bit of extra effort in so that Jules feels ultra spoiled. So whether you're looking to bring her breakfast in bed or looking to make a special dinner, keep scrolling through the plethora of recipes, she's sure to love.

Breakfast & Brunch

3 Delicious Toasts to Try

Easy Brunch

Mango, Avocado, & Grapefruit Smoothie

Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola | Chris Cooks

Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola

Caramelized Onion Frittata

Mango, Citrus & Coconut Smoothie

Easy Breakfast: Eggs & Asparagus

Grapefruit with Avocado Cream

Sides & Salads

Iceberg Wedge Salad

Arugula & Prosciutto Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

3 Grilled Kebab Recipes

Cheeseless Potato Casserole

Roasted Potato Salad

Main Dishes

Pan-Fried Pancetta Gnocchi

Basil Beef Pot Roast

Gluten-Free Meatloaf (Also Grain, Dairy, & Egg Free)

Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie

Amazingly Delicious Poké Bowl

Grain, Dairy, and Gluten Free Beef Stew

Gnocchi With Harvest Vegetables

Desserts

Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

Coconut Mango Breakfast Tart

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  1. I’m reading this post as my barely-boiled shrimp refresh in ice water; making Ina Garten’s shrimp salad to share with Mom tomorrow. Thanks for sharing so many good ideas!

    And Chris, I know you’re busy, but could you write that cookbook please? Cheers!

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