1. Granola yoghurt parfait

Start Mother’s Day with a fresh, feel-good parfait layered with creamy yoghurt, crunchy granola and juicy fruit. It’s light, delicious and looks beautiful served in a glass, plus you can make it the night before for an easy, stress-free morning.

Granola yoghurt parfait recipe

2. Chocolate mousse breakfast dessert

Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast on Mother’s Day? This rich chocolate mousse feels indulgent yet perfectly fitting for a sweet way to spoil mom from the very first bite.

Chocolate mousse breakfast dessert recipe

3. Apple pie-inspired overnight oats

Bring together the comforting flavours of apple pie and the ease of overnight oats for a breakfast that feels warm and familiar. With hints of cinnamon, sweet apples and wholesome oats, this make-ahead dish is perfect for a relaxed Mother’s Day morning so you can spend more time making memories with mom.

Apple pie-inspired overnight oats recipe

4. Masala steak omelettes

Give a classic omelette a bold upgrade with rich masala spices and tender steak. The result is a flavour-packed, protein-rich breakfast that feels restaurant-worthy, making it a standout way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Masala steak omelettes recipe

5. Wagyu breakfast burritos

Make Mother’s Day an event with these indulgent breakfast burritos featuring rich Wagyu beef. Wrapped with fluffy eggs and fresh ingredients, this elevated twist on a classic favourite delivers bold flavour and a truly memorable start to mom’s day.

Wagyu breakfast burritos recipe

6. Scotch eggs with coronation sauce

Add a touch of elegance to Mother’s Day with these gourmet Scotch eggs, served alongside a rich, creamy coronation sauce. The combination of perfectly cooked eggs and seasoned meat creates a hearty, restaurant-style breakfast that’s both impressive and deeply satisfying – the perfect way to show mom just how much she means to you.

Scotch eggs with coronation sauce recipe

ALSO READ: 7 sweet treats and bakes to spoil mom this Mother’s Day

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If all her favourite restaurants are fully booked, you still haven’t come up with a great gift, or can’t splurge on mom because your budget is tight, these recipes will show her you care.

1. Biscuits: Red velvet crackle biscuits

The older you get, the more you realise that mom has all the hot goss. These crackle biscuits will make the perfect accompaniment while you catch up over tea and coffee.

Get the recipe for red velvet crackle biscuits here. 

2. Tea cakes: Madeleines

Not only do these traditional French shell-like cakes look pretty, they taste fantastic, too. They’re made using a sponge-like batter called genoise (get fancy for mom). The Earl Grey tea adds an unexpected flavour but feel free to use mom’s favourite flavours if tea isn’t her thing. Add cocoa powder, lemon zest, or jam in the centre once they’re baked. You’ll need a special baking tray to achieve the shell shape, but they should work just fine in a cupcake pan too, if that’s all you’ve got.

Get the recipe for Earl Grey madeleines here. 

3. The loaf: Coffee loaf 

Remember that loaf tin you bought during lockdown to make banana bread? It’s time to put it to good use again! If you’re worried about botching a baking recipe, this is our foolproof suggestion. You can skip the cannoli cream but it’s worth taking a few minutes to whip it up for Mother’s Day. Spread it over the loaf once it’s cooled or slather on slices once served.

Get the recipe for coffee loaf here. 

4. Made for sharing: Giant cinnamon bun

Celebrating all the mothers and maternal figures in the family? Break bread with all your favourite women to make this giant cinnamon bun. Don’t be intimidated – food contributor Hannah Lewry’s easy steps make it a breeze. Get the recipe for giant cinnamon bun here. 

5. Easy as pie: Reduced sugar rustic apple tart

Think of this tart as an ode to the apple that mom packed in your lunchbox and you tried your hardest to trade for a packet of chips on the playground. An easy, gluten-free pastry base is filled with a reduced-sugar custard and topped with thinly sliced apples arranged in a checkered pattern. The best part about this recipe is that you won’t get the usual “it’s too sweet” feedback from mom. Food director Abigail Donnelly manages to make a balanced treat that everyone will appreciate.

Get the recipe for reduced sugar rustic apple tart here. 

6. Mandatory dessert: Strawberry-and-apple cobbler

If you’re going all out with lunch, keep dessert simple. This manages to be an impressive finish to your Mother’s Day lunch without needing too much technique or hogging the oven. We’ve stuck to seasonal strawberries and apples, but you can swap them for mom’s favourite fruit (blueberries, pears and persimmons will work well). Serve with custard for the ultimate end to your meal. Get the recipe for strawberry-and-apple cobbler here.

7. Tiered showstopper: Chocolate cake with caramel-and-almond brittle

The recipe comes from a true matriarch: TASTE contributor Jacqueline Burgess’s nonagenarian grandmother. The batter calls for a whopping 400 g of grated chocolate which gives it a truly luxe, chocolatey flavour, unlike any other chocolate cake you’ve ever had. Top with Caramel Treat for an easy icing, and add the homemade almond brittle if you want to go all out.

Get the recipe for chocolate cake with caramel and almond brittle here.

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Lettie’s frikkadels

Don’t be fooled by the ease of these 7-ingredient frikkadels! They may be simple, but they’re loaded with flavour. Liesl’s mom has a special ingredient that elevates these meatballs:

“My mom says her mother swore by adding a few whole cloves instead of ground spice. Once the frikkadels come out of the oven ‘kraakbruin’ (crispy brown), place them in a covered casserole dish to ‘sweat’ a little before serving.” – Liesl Nicholson, group operations manager

Get the recipe for Lettie’s frikkadels here. 

Mom’s mac n cheese

Classic mac ’n cheese was a dish that Khanya was introduced to later in life. Growing up, this meaty and cheesy pasta bake was what her family referred to as mac ’n cheese.

“This is one of the first things my mother taught me to cook and I cherish this recipe and its hidden lessons about generosity and balance to this day.” – Khanya Mzongwana, deputy food editor Get the recipe for mom’s mac n cheese here. 

Nana’s three-cheese onion pie

Hannah’s nan’s pie is pure comfort food at its best. Mashed potatoes, three kinds of cheese and caramelised onions are encased in flaky, buttery pastry and baked until golden. If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate meat-free winter warmer, this pie will blow you away.

“I’m really proud of this recipe from my Nana, it was passed down to her from her mom, so it’s really close to my heart. If you’re going to make one cheesy comfort dish this month, this is it!” – Hannah Lewry, contributing food editor

Get the recipe for Nana’s three-cheese onion pie here.

Brenda’s Mexican pork chops

Steak and chops aren’t just for Father’s Day. These Mexican-inspired pork chops were Lynda’s favourite growing up. The blend of spices gave an unexpected and exotic flavour to what would otherwise have been another pork chop dish.

“I am definitely a child of the seventies because I remember thinking this dish was incredibly exotic – it must have been the paprika and cayenne pepper! My mom used to make it in an electric frying pan – do they even exist anymore?” – Lynda Ingham-Brown, chief copy editor

Get the recipe for Brenda’s Mexican pork chops here.

Pinkie’s buttermilk pudding

Kate’s mom, Pinkie, loves hosting dinner parties. And while many of her dishes are requested by eager guests and family members, her top recipe is her simple buttermilk pudding. With winter around the corner, you’ll want to add this recipe to your arsenal.

”Despite her elaborate dinner party menus, this is my mother’s most requested recipe – the simplest, most comforting nursery pudding of them all.” – Kate Wilson, editor-in-chief

Get the recipe for Pinkie’s buttermilk pudding here. 

Sandra’s tropical tart

This tart features ingredients that every South African retro bake must include: canned fruit and evaporated milk. If baking isn’t your thing, this tart is a fail-safe dessert that can be used as a base for your favourite flavours. For Michelle’s mom, coconut and canned fruit cocktail added tropical flavours to a warm winter dessert.

“This fruity ‘malva pudding’ was an integral part of our family Sunday teas with grandparents, aunts and uncles while I was growing up. You could also serve it hot with custard if you prefer.” – Michelle Coburn,  deputy editor

Get the recipe for Sandra’s tropical tart here.

Nana’s Victorian sponge cake 

If there’s one person to whom food director Abigail attributes her love of cooking, it’s her grandmother. Over her years at TASTE, she has shared countless recipes inspired by her grandmother, but it’s this Victorian sponge cake that started it all.

“My love affair with baking started with beating the sugar and butter together in my nana’s mixing bowl. I still have it. She could whip up a sponge cake in minutes with no electric beater. We would sit on the couch together and beat that sugar and butter until it was pale and creamy.” – Abigail Donnelly, food director

Get the recipe for Nana’s Victorian sponge cake here.

Mamose’s tea biscuits

Receiving a cookie press was a great coming-of-age moment for The Lazy Makoti, Mogau. Also referred to as “dikuku tsa bayeng” these butter tea biscuits are always baked in large batches over the festive season to have ready for unexpected guests to dunk in milky tea or enjoy with home-made ginger beer. Gifting them with extras to take home is always encouraged.

“I’m not sure when or how they became a tradition, but that’s what they are. Just seeing them immediately inspires nostalgia and makes me want to call home. I guess that’s part of the genius of our mothers.” – Mogau Seshoene, TASTETube contributor and TASTE columnist

Get the recipe for Mama’s tea biscuits here.

Want to make your mom something special this Mother’s Day, find more Mother’s Day recipes here. 

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First course

Savouries are eaten first. Think finger sandwiches and quiches. Everything can be eaten using your fingers and is usually served in small bites. Eat the lightest savouries first and finish off with the heavier options.

Finger sandwiches

These dainty sandwiches are sliced into long rectangles, super-easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time while you work on the rest of your menu. They’re a tea-time staple.

Get the recipe for salmon finger sandwiches here.

Savoury tarts

This is our twist on traditional afternoon tea, which usually only consists of a variety of finger sandwiches for the first course. If sarmies don’t do it for mom, this easy quiche with a crunchy pretzel base will be the perfect savoury addition.

Get the recipe for onion-and-leek quiche with pretzel base here.

Second course

Scones and breads are next on the menu. Serve with clotted cream and jam for the full afternoon tea experience!

Scones

Tea and scones are a classic pairing. This recipe uses amasi to make them extra fluffy.

Get the recipe for amasi-and-raisin scones here.

Sticky buns

These sweet buns get their stickiness from dates! If mom doesn’t have a sweet tooth they’re a winner.

Get the recipe for sticky date and mocha swirled buns here.

Third course

Finally, it’s time to dig into the pastries. These can range from tarts to biscuits and cake. Like the courses before, these should be served as bite-sized treats. If you can, we suggest baking these in smaller tins. It’s recommended that you start with simple treats before moving on to richer pastries.

Biscuits

These chewy chocolate cookies are made using oat-and-honey bread – a genius way to not waste a crumb of bread.

Get the recipe for white chocolate and tahini bread cookies here.

Pucker up

After sampling so many sweet treats, these zesty lamingtons bring a little relief from the sweetness.

Get the recipe for lemon-and-lime lamingtons here.

Cake

We’ve kept it classic with a Victoria sponge and home-made raspberry jam. This gluten-free bake is great for gluten-intolerant moms.

Get the recipe for gluten-free Victoria sponge with raspberry chia jam. 

Cupcakes

Our dood director, Abigail, was inspired by the spring flavours of Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake when she made these.

Get the recipe cupcakes with whipped buttercream here.

Something creamy

Cheesecake ushers in the “dessert course”. Since you’ll be baking quite a few treats, this no-bake cheesecake is one less thing to add to the oven. Get the recipe no-bake cheesecake with blueberry coulis here.

To finish off…

Since it’s customary to end afternoon tea with something rich and decadent, pull out all the stops with a cocoa-rich tart topped with a light and airy toasted meringue. Get the recipe for chocolate meringue tart here.

Finally, make sure you have an array of mom’s favourite teas and maybe splurge on a bottle of bubbles to toast to the lady of the hour. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day.

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This Mother’s Day, skip the English brekkie and try something much more trendy and eggciting (sorry, not sorry). These Turkish-style fried eggs are super simple to make, but they pack a perfect flavour punch.

Turkish-style fried eggs:
Fry eggs in vegetable oil until crispy. Remove some oil, then melt in chilli and paprika butter to flavour. Remove the eggs, then add more spicy butter to the pan. Add a can of chickpeas, shake to coat and sizzle for flavour. Serve the spicy fried eggs with a swirl of double cream plain yoghurt, kale leaves, spicy chickpeas and creamy avocado. Mop it up with warm heat & eat knotted rolls.

And for a sweet finish: Make mom feel extra special with a blooming marshmallow flower in hot milk or hot chocolate. So much pretty!

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