Italian Mother's Day Recipes From Breakfast 'Til Dessert

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Celebrate the caregiver in your life with an unforgettable meal - and we've got the Italian mother's day recipes that'll do the trick!

A delicious meal is always a welcome gift, especially on mother's day. The caregiver in your life will always appreciate something homemade - and these tasty recipes are a notch above the paper-and-puffy-paint crafts you made them in grade school! Whether you're looking to make a beautiful breakfast spread, a light luncheon or a decadent dinner, turn to these easy Italian mother's day recipes to mark the occasion.

Breakfast and Brunch

Caprese Frittata

With all the bright flavors of a caprese salad, this fluffy frittata is an amazing thing to wake up to. Make it extra pretty Giada Vegas-style with fresh microgreens and sliced cherry tomatoes on top!

Strawberry Basil Coffee Cake

Coffee cake, meet springtime! This brunch favorite gets a springy makeover with fresh strawberries and basil... and you can't beat that streusel topping.

Sweet Pea And Avocado Toast

No need to roll up to the hip cafe in town for an amazing slice of avocado toast! Use fresh springtime peas for a sweet spin on the breakfast classic.

Ciambella Cake

In Italy, this rich lemony and lightly-spiced cake gets served up for breakfast! With its light flavor and rich crumb, you can serve it alongside fruits, cheeses, or even charcuterie.

Lemon Crepes with Almond Mascarpone

Inspired by the flavors of Capri, Italy, these lemony crepes are a decadent way to start the day - and certainly a way to mark an occasion.

Luncheon O'Clock

Caramelized Pancetta Salad

This salad is perfect for an occasion - it's a bit more special than something you'd whip up on a weekday for lunch. The crispy pancetta and candied fennel are absolute stars in this dish!

Fregola Pasta Salad With Citrus

Toasted fregola, one of our favorite little pastas, is the backbone of this citrusy salad. With tons of bright flavor, this is a fabulous springtime lunch.

Mozzarella and Strawberry Bruschetta

Bruschetta for lunch? Yes, please! Serve this alongside a simple Kale Caesar or simple Italian salad (and some sparkling wine!) for a lovely lunch.

Orecchiette with Almond Pesto

This creamy almond pesto will make anything taste good, but you especially can't go wrong with pasta and fresh mozzarella.

Crispy Goat Cheese Salad

The prettiest little spring salad has a surprise: crispy phyllo filled with a creamy herbed goat cheese. Yum.

Dinner Time

Amalfi Lemon Chicken

Nothing beats a lemony roasted chicken, and this one's so easy to pull off. Serve it up with an equally delicious side dish (Herbes De Provence roasted potatoes!) for a fabulous, homey meal.

Pasta With Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes

This pasta is a celebration of spring! A fun pasta shape like Nodi Marini makes it feel extra special.

Grilled Scallops With Citrus Quinoa

Big ocean scallops always feel occasion-worthy - and mom's worth it!

Risotto In Lemon Cups

If you've got a mom that loves adorable little things, then this risotto in lemon cups is certain to win her over.

Spinach Gnudi

This Italian classic is a regional specialty in Tuscany. It's somewhere between a fluffy gnocchi and the cheesy filling of a raviolo - it's an amazing vegetarian dinner option.

Mortadella Meatballs With Pistachio Pesto

Inspired by a similar dish at Dilla in Rome, these meatballs are absolutely divine. Mortadella gives them an extra savory edge, and the creamy pistachio pesto is to die for.