We’re sure Mama will love any of these tasty dishes.
Nothing says “I Love You” more than a freshly prepared meal made with love.
Make the biscuits up to two weeks in advance and freeze them.
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When ready to serve, bake the frozen biscuits for 12 to 14 minutes at 450F.
Tarragon Chicken Salad
This chicken salad recipe has it all.
Toast the pecans before chopping them into this chicken salad for the best flavor.
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The best part about this recipe is your slow cooker does most of the work.
Add the fresh herbs after removing the pork from the slow cooker to preserve their flavors.
Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
Light and airy cheese puffs paired best with this tangy ham salad.
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Start with smoked, chopped ham and combine it with finely chopped scallions and flat-leaf parsley.
Try seasoning with Creole mustard and cayenne pepper based on your heat preferences.
Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
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This one-dish meal is flavorful and filling.
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Serve with crusty French bread to soak up the sauce.
Citrusy lemon, rosemary, and garlic are a dynamic trio.
Hot Chicken Salad
Try this upgraded version of a classic Southern lunch recipe this Mother’s Day.
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Fresh lemon juice adds the perfect touch of tart flavoring.
Buttermilk dressing pairs just as well with a garden salad as it does with these salmon cakes.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
This easy casserole starts with a box of stuffing mix.
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As the chicken bakes on top of the stuffing and rice layer, it creates lots of delicious flavor.
Complete this dish by covering the chicken mixture with flaky, buttery pastry squares.
Spaghetti Casserole
Your go-to pasta recipe transformed into a casserole.
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With only eight ingredients, this dish will be your new favorite way to make pasta.
Plus, store-bought tomato sauce and canned tomatoes make this the ultimate time-saving recipe.
you’re free to’t go wrong when deciding to make fried chicken for any event.
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Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least two hours before frying for the best results.
This comfort dish comes together and is ready to serve in about half an hour.
Garnish with fresh basil.
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Strawberry-Spinach Salad
There’s nothing that feels more springy than a strawberry and spinach salad.
The key to this salad is using the freshest strawberries you’ve got the option to find.
Save time by roasting the tomatoes the day before and storing them in an airtight, refrigerated container.
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The Parmesan-Buttermilk crust is the perfect complement to this traditional Southern dish.
Crab-and-Bacon Linguine
This seafood pasta is everything you want in a dishelegant, easy, and delicious.
Buttery jumbo lump crab pairs perfectly with white wine, heavy cream, and bacon sauce.
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Plus, it proves you’re able to use radishes for more than just crudite platters.
Adjust the amount of asparagus, sugar snap peas, and English peas based on your preferences.
A light lemon dressing tops this salad with bright and tangy flavors.
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Depending on your heat preferences, add more or less hot sauce.
Shrimp and Grits Casserole
We turned Mama’s favorite shrimp and grits into a one-dish casserole.
This dish is as easy for you to make as it is to enjoy.
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On the side, serve the “shrimp gravy” or savory pan sauce.
Substitute chicken or ham for the shrimp or feta for the blue cheese, depending on your preferences.
This fresh and nutritious recipe will be a crowd favorite.
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The secret ingredient to this casserole is the chive-and-onion flavored cream cheese.
Make one for Mother’s Day and freeze a second for a later date.
Save time with store-bought pie crust.
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Spring vegetables and Gouda cheese are a dynamic duo.
Creamy Rice with Scallops
Balance sweet corn with smoky bacon in this creamy seafood special.
Combine these ingredients with Arborio rice and sea scallops for a simple dish.
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Remember to pat the scallops dry with a paper towel before adding them to the pan.
Browning the chops will give the pan sauce a deep, mustardy flavor.
Substitute your favorite apple variety, but this recipe works well with Granny Smiths.
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Chicken and rice pair perfectly in this dish.
Sliced toasted almonds add a sophisticated quality to this comfort dish.
Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake
Make this fan-favorite pasta ahead for a no-fuss Mother’s Day lunch.
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This cheesy baked pasta, topped with crispy breadcrumbs, will convince even picky eaters to love kale.
Pre-chopped kale and pre-shredded cheese save time.
Shrimp Salad
A lemony shrimp salad is the perfect light and refreshing lunch to make for Mom.
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This recipe is simple and undeniably tasty.
Flavorful fajitas and satisfying pasta come together in just 35 minutes in this dish.
Green Tomato Gazpacho
This refreshing warm-weather soup is delicious served warm or chilled.
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