Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate those special women in your life, who have made an impact, and let them know how much you love them. Now, if your loved one is gluten-free, preparing a meal for them is such a loving gesture. Plus, it will mean so much more, to them than risking making reservations at a restaurant. We have put together a great selection of gluten-free Mother’s Day recipes to assist you in making your celebration extra special.
We’ve broken the categories of food down, into breakfast/brunch, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Feel free to mix and match the recipes, to make the best meal you can for that important woman in your life. Also, many of the recipes cater to a variety of dietary considerations (dairy-free, nightshade-free, vegetarian, vegan) so there is something for everyone.
No matter who you are celebrating Mom, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Step-Mother, Godmother, or anyone else you want to shower with love and appreciation, you might need a gift idea. Know that we can help with that too, as we’ve put together a gluten-free Mother’s Day gift list to serve as the ultimate inspiration.
Already have your gift and want to add chocolate or candy to it? Remember to check if those items are safe as part of a gluten-free diet. Our gluten-free chocolate or gluten-free candy lists can help.
Note: Some recipes fit in multiple categories, you’ll see “see other categories for details” in these instances.
The Ultimate List Of Gluten-Free Mother’s Day Recipes
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH RECIPE:
A Monte Cristo is a 3 layer sandwich layered with ham and turkey, dipped in egg and deep fried. Our version is much easier to make, not deep fried, and just as delicious. Best of all you could cut the sandwich into quarters or halves, to serve as a brunch buffet item. This is a treat that will wow anyone at your table.
THE ULTIMATE GLUTEN-FREE BREAD PUDDING PANCAKE RECIPE:
If you aren’t serving a large crowd, you may want to serve pancakes to have a breakfast element, at your brunch. However, we’re turning this classic on its head. If you love decadent, fluffy, perfect pancakes, you have to try our recipe for the ultimate gluten-free bread pudding pancake recipe. They are the best gluten-free pancakes you will ever try- and even people who eat gluten will love them.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST RECIPE:
French Toast is a classic for a reason. This recipe helps you overcome the challenges of gluten-free bread to get that perfect eggy texture.
THE ULTIMATE GLUTEN-FREE BANANA MUFFIN RECIPE:
Having a sweet and easy item is great for brunch, and banana muffins fit the bill. You can even make one batter, and then add different mix-ins in the muffin tin to have a selection of muffins. You can add blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts, to some of the muffins; or even leave them plain.
THE ULTIMATE TRADITIONAL GLUTEN-FREE RICE PUDDING RECIPE:
This can be served as dessert, or as a brunch item. You can have a large bowl and allow people to scoop out their own servings, or you could have it already portioned out in individual bowls or cups (a great idea for a large crowd, or a buffet.) By portioning the pudding out, you cut down on mess. Serve alongside either a bowl or a tin of whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, with a selection of fresh berries, for that wow factor!
GLUTEN-FREE SAVOURY RICOTTA PIE RECIPE:
This gluten-free savoury ricotta pie is a staple in my Italian-Canadian household for many celebrations. Traditionally this is served with breakfast, lunch, or brunch, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. It is like a flavourful ravioli and cheesecake, merged to make something unique and scrumptious. A delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.
GLUTEN-FREE STUFFED MUSHROOMS:
This gluten-free stuffed mushroom recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but is also easily adaptable for other diets. These are vegetarian, but they can easily be made dairy-free. Overall, this is a memorable dish that works as a side or appetizer that you’ll make over and over again.
GLUTEN-FREE CANDIED PECANS AND ALMONDS:
You can use this sweet and savoury treat in many delicious ways, by placing them on the table for snacking or adding them to your Charcuterie board. Chop the candied pecans, and almonds into your salad, for added pizzazz. However, if you choose to use them, you’ll love them.
INDIVIDUAL GLUTEN-FREE CHARCUTERIE CUPS:
This is an adorable brunch idea. It takes the usual Charcuterie board and makes it portable and individualized. Plus, it feels more like a brunch item. Not to mention, you can customize the cups for individual people, and their dietary needs. So if one person is gluten-free and the other guest is vegan, everyone can have their specific preferences in their Charcuterie Cup. It makes entertaining a little easier.
GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN PEPERONATA RECIPE:
Our gluten-free vegan, peperonata recipe is a well-known Italian condiment, that can be served hot or cold in many applications. Serve it as an appetizer with some fresh, toasted, gluten-free bread brushed with oil and garlic, or add it to your Charcuterie board. For breakfast/brunch, it makes for a great condiment along with eggs, or as an addition to omelettes, or frittatas. It’s also a delicious topping on sandwiches.
GLUTEN-FREE SWEET RICOTTA PIE:
Much like its savoury counterpart, this is a delicious sweet ending to a brunch, dinner, or dessert. This is an even easier version of a cheesecake with vanilla, and cinnamon flavours, all in a homemade, gluten-free, shortbread crust. This is a scrumptious and unique pie.
GLUTEN-FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD:
A Charcuterie board is a perfect addition or start to any special meal. They bring people together. There is something about sharing a platter of food with friends and loved ones, fosters wonderful conversations. This tends to bring people together and create memories. You can load the board up with some of your favourite gluten-free items. Read how to create the ultimate Charcuterie board with gluten-free options.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE SAUSAGE IN A BLANKET RECIPE:
This recipe is a sophisticated take on the classic pig in a blanket. It uses gluten-free Italian sausage, accompanied by cheese and onions. We used 1/3 of our homemade gluten-free pizza dough– so you can bake off a decent-sized homemade pizza as well. This makes two appetizers in one.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE BATTERED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE:
Light, fluffy, and crispy, these will have everyone asking for seconds. They work as a side dish, but they make an amazing appetizer. Plus, you are not limited to cauliflower, as you can batter everything from chopped boneless chicken breast to shrimp.
GLUTEN-FREE STUFFED MUSHROOMS:
See details under breakfast/brunch.
GLUTEN-FREE CANDIED PECANS AND ALMONDS:
See details under breakfast/brunch.
GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN PEPERONATA RECIPE:
See details under breakfast/brunch.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE ONION DIP RECIPE:
A classic and safe choice, because it is so popular. Serve crudité alongside this amazing onion dip. This recipe for the best gluten-free onion dip pairs well with chips, chicken wings, or gluten-free crackers.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE ASPARAGUS RISOTTO RECIPE:
Spring means one thing in particular to me… asparagus season! Thanks to the global marketplace, we can enjoy asparagus year-round – but it is never better than when it is fresh and local. Celebrate this Spring and mom with the best gluten-free asparagus risotto recipe.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE WHITE BOLOGNESE SAUCE RECIPE:
The white Bolognese packs all the flavour of the traditional sauce, with none of the tomatoes. If you are cooking for someone who is gluten-free, as well as nightshade-free, this recipe will be a huge success.
GLUTEN-FREE CRISPY PROSCIUTTO PORK CHOP RECIPE:
When cooking for a special occasion, simple recipes that pack a lot of flavour make entertaining easier. This is one such recipe. If you buy extra prosciutto you can use it on your Charcuterie board.
GLUTEN-FREE RICOTTA AND MEAT LASAGNA:
This gluten-free lasagna recipe will change your perception of all gluten-free lasagnas. Our recipe for the best gluten-free ricotta and meat lasagna is a celebration on a plate. It’s both decadent and delicious, served alongside garlic bread, and a green salad; and voila- you have one very special dinner.
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA NERANO:
Fans of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Season One; may recognize this delicious zucchini dish. Pasta Nerano is quite simply ‘magic.’ It uses simple, fresh ingredients to pack a lot of flavour. Plus, it’s a dish that will impress.
GLUTEN-FREE CACIO E PEPE:
Want something easy and delicious to start your meal off? Then try the best gluten-free cacio e pepe recipe. This recipe is easy, quick, and is quite delicious. Which makes it perfect for a hectic weeknight dinner, as well as perfect for any dinner occasion.
EASY AND DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE MUSHROOM RISOTTO RECIPE:
Risotto seems like a difficult dish to make, but it’s a simple technique and looks quite impressive. This gluten-free mushroom risotto recipe is a perfect starter course or makes a satisfying vegetarian main dish.
GLUTEN-FREE OVEN-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO PASTA SAUCE:
This recipe for the best gluten-free oven-roasted cherry tomato pasta sauce recipe is a delicious crowd-pleaser and it’s so easy to make! Not only is this sauce vegan, but it has a complex and intricate flavour profile, making the taste quite divine. By roasting the cherry tomatoes, their natural sweetness intensifies into a sauce that tastes like it has been slow-cooked for hours. Not to mention that it is a beautiful Instagram-worthy dish, with a jaunty piece of Basil, on top.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE BEEF BRISKET RECIPE:
I love to make beef brisket year-round, as it is a delicious and tender roast with a great sauce. The best gluten-free beef brisket recipe can even be made ahead of time, so you can slice it easily and reheat it before serving. Anything you can make ahead makes entertaining easier.
GLUTEN-FREE PORK CHOPS WITH PAN SAUCE AND PARSLEY RICE:
Try this spectacular recipe for gluten-free pork chops with pan sauce and parsley rice. It is simple, yet delicious.
GLUTEN-FREE STUFFED BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN:
If you want a simple, yet impressive dish that you can use anytime, then this recipe for the best gluten-free stuffed boneless skinless chicken thighs, is for you. It just ticks all the boxes. Plus, you can use our gluten-free sage stuffing recipe, in these chicken thighs, if you want to switch it up.
BEST GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN CUTLET RECIPE:
Chicken cutlets have always been a staple at celebratory meals for my family. However, it’s tricky getting that crispy coating just right, when you’re cooking gluten-free; but that’s exactly what this best gluten-free chicken cutlet recipe does. It gets it oh, so right. Crunchy, juicy, deliciousness.
GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN FRANCESE:
Looking for a new take on chicken that will impress all who eat it? And is it also super simple to make? Then try our ultimate gluten-free Chicken Francese Recipe.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE TWICE-BAKED POTATO RECIPE:
This is an impressive side dish that isn’t heavy or involves gluten. The best gluten-free twice-baked potato recipe has been deemed “celebration potatoes” by my family, as I make them for every celebration. Also, this dish can be made dairy-free/vegan.
EASY AND CREAMY GLUTEN-FREE CAULIFLOWER GRATIN RECIPE:
Rich and creamy dishes scream special occasion. However, they can still be enjoyed even if you are gluten-free. Plus, they aren’t difficult to make. This easy and creamy gluten-free cauliflower gratin recipe fits the bill and goes well as a buffet offering.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE BATTERED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE:
See details under appetizers.
NO-BAKE GIANT GLUTEN-FREE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CUP RECIPE:
This is a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. But the size, and crunch, of this jumbo peanut butter cup, make it a wow of a dessert. Best of all it is super easy to make. As it is a no-bake recipe. This is a unique crowd-pleaser, that anyone, of any skill level, can impress by making.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEACH ZUCCHINI CAKE RECIPE:
A spring-themed light dessert is the perfect ending for a Mother’s Day feast. So try this recipe for Gluten-Free Peach Zucchini Cake. This cake is great any time of the year, but when peaches and zucchini are in season, it’s on another level. Plus, the more fruit and vegetables that you can work into your diet the better, right? Even if they are in a cake!
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE TIRAMISU RECIPE:
Tiramisu is a classic Italian treat, not to mention it is a crowd-pleaser. and a wow of a dessert. This recipe is decadent but easy to make and no-bake. If you are just dipping your toe into gluten-free baking, this is an easy place to start.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BALL RECIPE:
This is a super simple no-bake dessert that will wow everybody. You can also customize what you roll them in so that you get multiple flavours out of one batch. The best gluten-free peanut butter ball recipe is perfect to add to any dessert table.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE RICOTTA RICE CAKE RECIPE:
This cake is part cannoli filling, part cheesecake, and part rice pudding. It has the perfect balance of cinnamon and vanilla, and it would be an excellent sweet finish for any brunch, lunch, or dinner. This gluten-free ricotta rice cake is a traditional Italian Easter dessert, though you will want to enjoy it, at any time of year.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEACH CAKE RECIPE WITH SPICED PEACH FILLING:
This moist and delicious cake screams spring. If you are looking for a traditional celebratory cake, the best gluten-free peach cake recipe with spiced peach filling, and vanilla buttercream fits the bill.
THE BEST EVER GLUTEN-FREE RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE:
Raspberry white chocolate cake has always been one of my favourite cakes. It is rich and sweet, and it pairs so well with the raspberries. This gluten-free raspberry white chocolate cake recipe would be the perfect sweet ending to any celebration.
GLUTEN-FREE SWEET RICOTTA PIE:
See details under breakfast/brunch.
THE ULTIMATE TRADITIONAL GLUTEN-FREE RICE PUDDING RECIPE:
See details under breakfast/brunch
Since the weather is getting warmer, you might want to BBQ for Mother’s Day, and we have a complete list of gluten-free BBQ ideas, in order to make your meal perfect.
We hope these gluten-free Mother’s Day recipes help to make your meal extra special, and truly celebrate those you love.
Which gluten-free Mother’s Day recipes will be on your menu?
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