These elegant recipes Mother’s Day recipes include sweet and savory classics like raspberry-swirl sweet rolls, wild mushroom and goat cheese omelets, and a simple roast chicken.

Sure, breakfast in bed can be a really nice way to celebrate the mother in your life. But you know what? Parenting can be very thirsty work. Raising kids is intensely rewarding, but it can be totally crazy-making too. I mean, have you ever experienced a toddler at 4pm? A tween who wants a cellphone? A teenager who wants the car keys? You might want a cocktail (or a mocktail) too. Here are 9 fantastic drinks, some alcoholic and some not, that are steadying, well-balanced and entirely delicious. In fact, these drinks might just be the perfect way to celebrate your mom and tip your hat to the realities of parenting too.—Anna Painter

Baking a gorgeous cake is a very effective way to say “I love you, Mom.” Here, nine cake recipes for Mother’s Day.

Spring is the perfect time to load up your plate with fresh produce. Try these recipes that include vegetables like asparagus, peas, arugula and artichokes to get into the spirit of the season.

Celebrate the arrival of spring weather with light and colorful dishes showcasing the best of spring produce. Here, a selection of recipes perfect for a spring dinner, including spring vegetable and sunflower panzanella, a shaved asparagus salad with oranges and pecorino and whole wheat spaghetti primavera.

Forget sloppy joes and ice cream sandwiches. Picnic fare doesn’t have to be messy when you opt for foods that are as easy to pack as they are to clean up.