MOTHER'S DAY GOURMET

It’s never difficult to celebrate mom. After all, she’s one of the most important people in our life. We all know that parents deserve this type of attention every day of the year, so go all out to show her how special she is. Don’t forget to grab her a Mother’s Day present she’ll like, as well as a Mother’s Day card, and then prepare to spoil her all day!

After you’ve chosen the ideal Mother’s Day present and created the perfect DIY Mother’s Day card, treat your mom even more by preparing her a delicious Mother’s Day supper. A homecooked lunch from her favourite person (you, of course) will show her that you went above and beyond to make her day special, and it will be a gift (and memory) she will treasure for years.

Celebrate Mom by making these delicious baked goods. From muffins to coffee cake to cookies, these sweet treats are the perfect way to show your appreciation and love for her. Recipes like Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake and Strawberry Crumble Bars are tasty, and fun and will complete the celebratory meal.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR QUICHE This healthier quiche recipe uses a shredded sweet potato to make a low-carb crust. This breakfast favourite has traditional broccoli and Cheddar stuffing that is sure to impress.

LEMON BROWNIES These simple brownies have a fresh and tangy flavour thanks to a double dose of lemon juice and zest. They're the ideal dessert for any holiday or special event, or just when you need a little cheering cheval.

MEZCAL PASTA GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZ With bittersweet grapefruit, savoury, smoky mezcal is a fantastic match. By providing a bit of sweetness to this refreshing drink, a dash of triple sec balances the tastes.

STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE CAKES Bake a batch of these bars after you've brought all your fruit home from the orchard or farm. Seasonal fruit substitutions include peaches in the summer and apples in the fall.

LEMON RICOTTA PASTA It's bright and airy, and we fell in love with it right away. If thick bucatini isn't available, use any long pasta like spaghetti or linguine to capture the brilliant, creamy sauce.

BLUEBERRY LEMON RICOTTA POUND CAKE This healthy pound cake recipe not only tastes great, but it also just takes one bowl to prepare. To create the nicest cake texture, beat the sugar and butter together in Step 2 long enough to look creamy—the time it takes varies depending on the type of electric mixer you use. Serve with a cup of coffee at breakfast or in the afternoon.

CINNAMON ROLLS One variation on wake and bake is to complete all of the prep work the day before and let the rolls rise in the fridge overnight. Not only does this help them to grow more taste, but it also allows you to get more rest.