Mother’s Day snuck up on me this year! I’ve rounded up my favorite spring-y recipes for the last-minute people like me.
These fresh, vegetarian recipes are organized by category (savory and sweet brunch options, salads and sides, main dishes and desserts). I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Brunch Recipes
Looking for a simple, foolproof brunch combo? Make a frittata and breakfast potatoes, and serve with mimosas.
Savory
- Avocado Pesto Toast
- Broccoli, Cheddar & Spinach Frittata
- How to Make Frittatas (Stovetop or Baked)
- Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Sweet
- Blueberry Muffins
- Gluten-Free Banana Oat Waffles
- Gluten Free Oat Waffles
- Lemon Raspberry Muffins
- Mimosas!
Salads & Sides
Good news: Any of these recipes would pair beautifully with the main dishes listed below. Take your pick!
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Balsamic Drizzle
- Perfect Roasted Asparagus
- Roasted & Raw Carrot Salad with Avocado
- Sun-Dried Tomato Caesar Salad
- Vibrant Orange & Arugula Salad
Main Dishes
Here are my favorite spring-y entrées. They’re all delicious and full of redeeming vegetables.
- Balsamic Spinach Pasta with Roasted Broccoli & Bell Pepper
- Best Vegetable Lasagna
- Broccolini Almond Pizza
- Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche
- Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
- Spring Pea and Asparagus Pasta
Desserts
Here are some fruity treats for Mom! The first three would go great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Blueberry Almond Crisp
- Citrus Olive Oil Cake
- Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Top
- No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart
More resources you might appreciate: 50+ Spring Brunch Recipes, our monthly “what to cook” series, and essential kitchen tools and equipment.
Vegetable enthusiast. Dog lover. I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. 
teektalks
nice post.
Kate
Thank you!
Kechi
Great post, Kate!
Thanks for the Mother’s Day gift ideas.
I enjoy reading your blog. I am Nigerian, and I cook mostly Nigerian food, but I love the simplicity of the recipes that you create here on your site.
I will check out some the gifts above.
Blessings.
Kate
Thank you!
Suzan J
This was really helpful! Can’t wait to bake the almond cake for mother’s day!
Kate
How did it go, Suzan? What did you think?
Suzan J
Absolutely delicious! I ended up not adding rhubarb and just went with strawberries but it turned out just as good.
Kate
Thank you!
Jon Snow
In fact, great post Kate!
Thank you for the gift ideas of Mother’s Day.
I enjoy reading your post. I like the simplicity of the recipes that you make here on your site.
Keep posting
Kate
Thank you, Jon!