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    45 of Grandma's Favorite Mother's Day Recipes to Show How Much You Care

    Published: May 7, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    It's a myth that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. It's actually the way to anyone's heart! This year, show that special mom how much you care with any of these 45 recipes. This collection of Grandma's favorite Mother's Day recipes features old-fashioned flavors to say, "I love you,". Try air fryer eggs on toast, alfredo meatballs, Philly cheesesteak pasta, and more.

    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

    A fork flaking salmon.
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Honey Garlic Salmon Air Fryer recipe is a quick and easy dinner that is both healthy and delicious. The sweet, sticky glaze adds a lot of tasty flavor to the salmon filet.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

    Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs And Bacon Rolled Up

    Skewers on a white plate with eggs and ketchup on the side, served on a wooden table.
    Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Our Breakfast Kabobs recipe includes the best Breakfast Meatballs, Bacon Rolled Up and baked eggs. You'll love this breakfast on a stick and so will your family and friends.
    Get the Recipe: Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs And Bacon Rolled Up

    Blueberry Baked French Toast With Cream Cheese

    A scoop of vanilla ice cream on French toast topped with blueberry and drizzled with honey.
    Blueberry Baked French Toast With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This blueberry baked French toast is full of flavor and sweet cream cheese! Try this blueberry French toast bake for breakfast this weekend.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Baked French Toast With Cream Cheese

    Air Fryer Eggs On Toast (Egg In A Hole)

    Egg with runny yolk on toasted bread, fork piercing the egg, accompanied by strawberries and blueberries on the side. Perfect for exploring new egg recipes.
    Air Fryer Eggs On Toast (Egg In A Hole). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Air Fryer Eggs on Toast aka Egg in a Hole is a super easy breakfast that uses an air fryer to make a perfectly cooked egg with crispy toast, every time.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Eggs On Toast (Egg In A Hole)

    Peanut Butter And Jelly French Toast

    A plate of peanut butter and jelly french toast decorated with some strawberries.
    Peanut Butter And Jelly French Toast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is a twist on a nostalgic recipe. The fruity jam pairs wonderfully with the peanut butter and is cooked to golden brown perfection.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter And Jelly French Toast

    Air Fryer Crescent Rolls With Nutella And Strawberries

    A nutella filled crescent roll with strawberries.
    Air Fryer Crescent Rolls With Nutella And Strawberries. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These air fryer strawberry Nutella crescent rolls are full of rich Nutella and sweet strawberries and air-fried to golden brown perfection.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crescent Rolls With Nutella And Strawberries

    Easy Sheet Pan Breakfast

    Egg on sheet pan.
    Easy Sheet Pan Breakfast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This delicious sheet pan breakfast bake recipe is an easy breakfast recipe that's loaded with sausage, eggs, potatoes, peppers, cheese, and more.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sheet Pan Breakfast

    School Breakfast Pizza

    Breakfast pizza filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, and melted cheese on a tray.
    School Breakfast Pizza. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This easy school breakfast pizza is everything we ever loved about the cafeteria classic only better and loaded with great ingredients.
    Get the Recipe: School Breakfast Pizza

    Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)

    A forkful taken from a plate.
    Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is a delightful and flavorful one-pot dinner. This classic chicken and mushroom dish is slow-cooked in a rich and creamy sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)

    Crock Pot Chicken And Gravy

    A plate full of chicken covered in gravy.
    Crockpot Chicken and Gravy. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This rich and flavorful Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal. It’s made entirely in the slow cooker and results in perfectly tender chicken.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken And Gravy

    Shrimp Stir Fry

    Shrimp Stir Fry is an easy and balanced meal perfect for a busy weeknight or any time you want! The shrimp and tender veggies pair well with the bold sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Stir Fry

    Easy Crustless Quiche (Keto, Low-Carb)

    Two slices of a colorful vegetable quiche on a white plate, showing a vibrant egg-based filling with mixed vegetables and herbs.
    Easy Crustless Quiche (Keto, Low-Carb). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy crustless quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for meals at any time of the day.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crustless Quiche (Keto, Low-Carb)

    Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

    A plateful of pasta on plate with fork bite.
    Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo will be a mouthwatering addition to your weekly meal plan. Add chicken and sauce to Crock Pot and the noodles when you get home.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

    Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    A half a plate full of pasta.
    Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delightfully creamy and cheesy dinner recipe that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. It’s simple and flavorful!
    Get the Recipe: Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Crockpot Apricot Chicken

    A cooked piece of chicken on plate with fork.
    Crockpot Apricot Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This 4-ingredient Crockpot Apricot Chicken is full of flavor and easy to make! Sweet, savory, and delicious, it’s the perfect dish for a busy weeknight.
    Get the Recipe: Crockpot Apricot Chicken

    Honey Butter Chicken (Air Fryer & Oven)

    A fork holding a piece of crispy, breaded Honey Butter Chicken with a bite taken out, showcasing its tender white meat.

    This Honey Butter Chicken recipe features crispy chicken tenders tossed in a lusciously sweet and savory sauce with garlic, soy, honey, and butter
    Get the Recipe: Honey Butter Chicken (Air Fryer & Oven)

    Baked Salsa Chicken

    A fork holds a bite of chicken covered in sauce, with a plate of chicken, sliced avocado, and vegetables in the background, perfect for mix match munch ideas.
    Cheesy Salsa Baked Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Tender, succulent chicken breasts are coated in a tangy, savory salsa and cheese sauce in this baked salsa chicken recipe that comes together in just minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Salsa Chicken

    Easy Oven Baked Bbq Chicken

    A partially sliced, sauced chicken breast with a side of corn on a white plate and a fork.
    Easy Oven Baked Bbq Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Baked BBQ Chicken in the oven makes a tasty yet easy way to enjoy juicy, tangy barbecued chicken! Saves you the time and energy of firing up the grill but satisfies your craving.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Oven Baked Bbq Chicken

    Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

    Three hard shell tacos filled with a creamy chicken mixture, shredded cheese, and garnished with fresh cilantro on a white plate.
    Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This creamy and cheesy Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a super easy dinner idea that’s perfect for any night of the week. Pair it with any side to complete the meal!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

    Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Close-up of three soft tacos filled with shredded chicken, bell peppers, cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and sour cream—perfect for quick weeknight dinners full of vibrant Mexican flavors.
    Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Learn how to make the easiest Crockpot pulled chicken tacos that need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to put together. Saucy, savory, and oh-so delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

    Chicken and vegetable skewers.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Air fryer chicken kabobs with a simple marinade and vegetables are served up on skewers for an easy-to-make meal everyone's going to love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

    Singapore Street Noodles

    Noodles in bowl.
    Singapore Street Noodles. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Singapore Street Noodles is a flavorful dish with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables served in a homemade curry sauce, giving it an authentic touch that's hard to resist.
    Get the Recipe: Singapore Street Noodles

    Alfredo Meatballs

    Alfredo Meatballs and pasta held in the air.
    Alfredo Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These alfredo meatballs are loaded with flavor and bathed in a delicious alfredo sauce. It's a hearty, tasty dinner everyone loves.
    Get the Recipe: Alfredo Meatballs

    Meatball Parmigiana

    A spoon lifting a meatball covered with sauce and melted cheese.
    Meatball Parmigiana. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Meatball Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that tastes better when it’s homemade. This is a simple meatball recipe topped with marinara and gooey cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Meatball Parmigiana

    Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes

    A plate full of mashed potatoes with meatballs and gravy.
    Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes create the ultimate comforting dinner. The tender meatballs and creamy potatoes are smothered in gravy for a savory bite.
    Get the Recipe: Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese

    A spoonful of Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese being lifted from a casserole dish.
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese is the ultimate pasta dinner. With a rich and cheesy sauce, salty bacon, and ranch seasoning — it’s super flavorful!
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese

    French Toast With Strawberries And Cream Cheese

    French Toast With Strawberries And Cream Cheese cut in half and piled on a plate.
    French Toast With Strawberries And Cream Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    French toast with strawberries and cream cheese features cream cheese strawberry stuffed French toast that's sweet, tangy, and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: French Toast With Strawberries And Cream Cheese

    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

    A close-up image of macaroni casserole with melted cheese, pasta, bell peppers, and a wooden spoon stirring the dish evokes a Philly Cheesesteak-inspired pasta recipe.

    This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta features everything you love about the popular sandwich in an easy-to-make, cheesy pasta dish that's loaded with flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

    Lazy Lasagna

    A partially eaten lasagna in a white baking dish, with visible layers of pasta, meat sauce, melted cheese, and garnished with chopped parsley. Nearby are three gold-colored forks.
    Lazy Lasagna. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Lazy Lasagna is a simplified version that is layered with fresh ravioli. It is filled with tender beef, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese. Enjoy it anytime!
    Get the Recipe: Lazy Lasagna

    Chopped Italian Sandwich

    A sandwich loaded with diced vegetables, meats, and seasonings, served on a black plate with additional pickles in the background. This is one of those sandwiches that makes you want to sink your teeth into every bite.
    Chopped Italian Sandwich. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chopped Italian Sandwich is viral on TikTok and after trying it, I can see why. It’s a yummy and creative interpretation of the classic Italian combo.
    Get the Recipe: Chopped Italian Sandwich

    How To Make French Onion Chicken Bake

    A plate of mashed potatoes topped with brown gravy and garnished with chopped parsley, making it one of those must-have recipes for every occasion.
    How To Make French Onion Chicken Bake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    French onion chicken bake recipe is a delicious meal you'll love. This baked French onion chicken skillet has all the flavor of the soup!
    Get the Recipe: How To Make French Onion Chicken Bake

    Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

    Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls on plate.
    Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect blend of sweet apple filling and soft cinnamon rolls. They're easy to make with or without icing.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

    Apple French Toast Casserole

    A fork holding a piece of baked apple topped with nuts and dried fruit, reminiscent of an Overnight Apple French Toast, with a blurred background of the remaining dish.
    Apple French Toast Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This apple French toast casserole is going to be the breakfast of your dreams. With delicious fall flavors and lots of textures, it is a total crowd-pleaser!
    Get the Recipe: Apple French Toast Casserole

    Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

    A slice of buttermilk cake with raspberries on a wooden cutting board missing a bite.
    Raspberry Buttermilk Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Raspberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe is a simple yet delicious cake made with fresh, tart raspberries. The cake is moist and sweet, and it bakes in 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

    Sheet Pan Pancakes From Mix

    Close-up of a slice of berry-studded pancake topped with a fresh strawberry and blackberry, drizzled with syrup.
    Sheet Pan Pancakes From Mix. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Sheet pan pancakes from mix may just be the perfect solution for a fuss-free, delicious breakfast to feed a crowd quickly.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Pancakes From Mix

    Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole

    A fork is near a piece of chicken on a plate with rice.
    Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort dinner. It’s creamy, super flavorful, and easy to make during a busy weeknight.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole

    The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

    A spoon lifting a serving of creamy tuna noodle casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping and vegetable sides from a baking dish.
    The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This is The Best Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe! It’s the perfect way to jazz canned tuna to create a classic and comforting meal any night of the week.
    Get the Recipe: The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Artichoke And Spinach Chicken Casserole

    A fork holding a piece of creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke chicken casserole, with melted cheese stretching from the fork.
    Artichoke And Spinach Chicken Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Artichoke and Spinach Chicken Casserole is a rich and delicious family-friendly meal made with chicken and vegetables in a creamy cheese sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Artichoke And Spinach Chicken Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

    A bowl of spaghetti.
    Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is an easy dinner recipe for any night of the week. It’s cheesy, flavorful, and full of tender cooked chicken and pasta.
    Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

    Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

    A spoonful of cheesy baked pasta, made in a 13 x 9 inch pan, topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon for one of those irresistible recipes perfect for dinner casseroles.
    Easy Cheeseburger Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

    Mango Pancakes

    Start your day right with a stack of pancakes topped with syrup, diced mango, and a whole strawberry, surrounded by additional mango and strawberry pieces on a white plate.
    Mango Pancakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This mango pancakes recipe makes light, fluffy pancakes infused with a taste of the tropics. They're so easy and so delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Mango Pancakes

    Grilled Cheese And Egg Sandwich

    Stack of grilled cheese sandwiches with a runny eggs in the middle, served on a white plate.
    Grilled Cheese And Egg Sandwich. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This grilled cheese and egg sandwich is a cheesy, egg-filled feast you hold in your hand. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Cheese And Egg Sandwich

    Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat

    Close-up of two slices of cheesy garlic bread topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, and herbs on a white plate. Perfect for those dining out experiences at home with copycat recipes.
    Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This copycat Red Lobster lobster pizza is loaded with all the flavors we love in the original and so easy to make. Give it a try!
    Get the Recipe: Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast

    Plate of Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast.
    Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Slow cooker balsamic beef roast produces the most tender, flavorful, beef roast with a flavorful gravy that is absolutely divine.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast

    Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Chicken cut in half on plate.
    Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The flavors of this Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu will have you craving this simple recipe time and time again. Give it a try today!
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

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