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Want to make mom feel extra special this year? Skip heading to a crowded restaurant and cook something delicious at home. Cooking for Mom is one of the best ways to show you care, and these meals to make for Mom on Mother’s Day will make her feel appreciated. Whether you’re a pro in the kitchen or a novice, there is a Mother’s Day dinner idea to suit everyone’s skill level. In case mom has a sweet tooth, we’ve also included a few easy dessert recipes.

Skillet meals are popular because they’re simple and make cleanup a breeze. A good skillet can go from the stovetop to the oven, making it perfect for everything from crispy fried chicken to baked desserts. Preparing a meal in a skillet helps to develop flavor, especially if using a cast iron skillet, because the pan will retain the heat, which creates wonderful browning, and adds flavor to dishes like meat, cornbread, and cobblers. In this roundup of easy skillet recipes, you’ll find easy meals, one-pan dinners, skillet breakfasts, and even cast iron desserts. Fewer pans, less clean up… that’s a win-win.

May is the perfect time to refresh your dinner routine with meals your family will love. Besides flowers, May brings warmer weather but also a hectic schedule, like end-of-school-year activities, after-school sports, and a full schedule of appointments. When your to-do list seems to be a mile long, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to make for dinner. We’re sharing an assortment of dinner recipes to help take the stress out of your day. This roundup features an assortment of easy weeknight dinners for May, light and fresh dinner ideas for spring, quick family meals for a busy night, and fresh dinner ideas.