Ree Drummond's Top 10 Favorite Mother's Day Recipes
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Ree Drummond herself once said that the greatest gift she'd ever received on Mother's Day was breakfast in bed. "There's nothing that you can get me that's better than a sweet memory of my kids," she says. Over the years, they would bring her a tray of foods that ranged from scrambled eggs, scones, and yogurt-berry parfaits to soggy cereal and beautifully misshapen pancakes that she still considers "the most delicious pancakes I ever had in my life."
If your Sunday plans look similar, Ree's list of favorite recipes here has everything you need to surprise Mom, including Mother's Day brunch ideas, quick ideas for lunch and dinner, and a dessert that she won't forget anytime soon. You're likely familiar with The Pioneer Woman's most beloved family recipes: her mom Gerre's cinnamon rolls, her sister Betsy's tomato tart, or her grandmother Ga-Ga's chicken and noodles, so what other inspiration can you take from Ree and the women in her life? Try Gerre's method of making eggs Benedict or Edna Mae's pancakes, which is what Ree calls "one of the many gifts she blessed me with." Or enlist help from the whole family by making sister-in-law Missy's fruit pizza with toppings—it's just one of many Mother's Day ideas that kids can help make for Mom.
This weekend, try any of these Drummond dishes and share your favorite in the comments! After all, "This kind of occasion isn't about elaborate food," Ree reiterates. "It's about the sweet, sweet gesture."
Perfect Iced Coffee
Wake Mom up to her favorite brew—or rather, Ree's favorite! "I gosh darn love this stuff," she gushes. For a pick-me-up that lasts well beyond Sunday, follow her tip: Double the amount of ground coffee in the recipe for a batch of cold brew concentrate and store it in the fridge. "Let me know if you make this," Ree adds. "I promise you'll be glad you did!"
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Edna Mae's Sour Cream Pancakes
For breakfast in bed, it doesn't get any better than Edna Mae's pancakes. "Edna Mae was Ladd's maternal grandma," Ree explains. "She was an elegant, creative, hilarious, and beautiful woman I'm so glad I got to know." Her recipe turns out perfect every time and you can even sub Greek yogurt to make 'em healthier.
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Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce
Is there anything better than a runny poached egg? Ree certainly doesn't think so. And once you've got the recipe for her homemade Hollandaise sauce—which she calls "creamy, sinful, decadent, soul-inspiring"—the options are endless: eggs Benedict, eggs Florentine, or eggs Norwegian.
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Fruit Pizza
This rainbow treat is a throwback from when the Drummond kids were small. "My sister-in-law Missy first introduced me to the concept of a fruit pizza with a sugar cookie crust years ago," Ree recalls. The frosting is two ingredients and, in her words, "it's ridiculously good!"
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Baked French Toast
This is a favorite in the Drummond household. To enjoy on Mother's Day, follow Ree's advice: "Assemble it and pop it in the fridge the night before, then bake it off the next morning. Slather with softened butter, drizzle with maple syrup… and all is right with the world."
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Petite Orange-Vanilla Scones
For a mid-day treat, try these bite-sized pastries. "Scones are always a good choice for mom on Mother's Day," Ree asserts, "because they're not too heavy and they go great with a cup of coffee or tea."
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Fruit Salad
The beauty of a fruit salad is that you can mix in all of Mom's favorites: grapefruit, strawberries, grapes, and even sprigs of mint. It's drizzled with a vanilla syrup, which adds a gloss that "makes you want to stand over the bowl and slurp up every single bite," as Ree jokes.
Chicken Salad
Here's a quick and easy lunch idea to have on hand for potlucks, afternoon tea, or any other get-together on Mother's Day. Continually taste-testing the mayo mixture as you combine ingredients allows you to perfect it to Mom's liking. "Love having it on standby in the fridge," Ree adds.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Ree declared that pasta is one of her "favorite things on Earth." And if your Mom holds the same sentiment, this dish is her dream dinner! Ree's version is made with butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan cheese, and it's ready on the table in 30 minutes.
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Knock You Naked Brownies
Once upon a time, Ree was gifted a tin of multilayered brownies that inspired one of her greatest desserts. And if you need a ringing endorsement from Ree, she's always claimed "they're one of the best things I've ever tasted." Bake these for Mom if she has a good sense of humor—and if she's a PW reader, of course she does! 😉
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