(BPT) - Mother's Day is the perfect time to plan a meaningful and memorable celebration focused on cherishing time with family. To help make the day special, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich shares some simple, thoughtful ways to bring families together through food, while keeping the experience joyful and stress-free.
1. Choose recipes that resonate
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