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Don’t Say These 7 Things When Giving Mother’s Day Gifts

On Mother's Day, Valentines Day, or any such holiday designed to tempt female hormones, presentation counts for a lot. Here's a helpful primer for getting the most emotional mileage out of your presents for your mom, no matter how close to home you bought them.

13 Things Your Mother-in-Law Won’t Tell You

Mom Advice: The Best and the Worst

Great and not-so-great advice from their mothers: Anna Quindlen, Alec Baldwin, Sissy Spacek, Nicholas Sparks, Garry Marshall, and more.

7 Unique Brunch Ideas for Mother’s Day

Dear Mom: The Words We Wish Mom Could Hear

In honor of Mother's Day, we asked readers, What would you tell your mother if you could?

Spinach and Parmesan Soufflés

Crème fraîche and breadcrumbs make a creamy base for Parmesan cheese and spinach in this stress-free version of a traditional soufflé. Serve with new potatoes and steamed baby…

Cinnamon Strawberry Pancake

This simple pancake has the most fabulous, rich strawberry topping. Serve with cream or ice cream if you are serving this for a quick brunch dessert.

Chunky Vegetable Fricassee

Fresh-tasting chunks of vegetables in a cheese custard, topped with nuts and crushed bread sticks, make a simple but filling vegetarian brunch recipe.

Potato and Camembert Bake

To speed up cooking this bistro dish – based on the tartiflette, from Savoy in France – use tiny new potatoes, then serve with cornichons, radishes and a…

Tunisian Ratatouille with Eggs

Warm North African spices add a tangy flavor to eggs nestled in a bed of colorful Mediterranean vegetables. Crusty bread is all you need to complete this deliciously…