My mom loves cooking. What are some easy recipes she can try?

A pasta dish is also great. Boil some penne pasta, then sauté minced garlic and cherry tomatoes in olive oil. Add some cream, salt, pepper and fresh basil. Toss the cooked pasta in this sauce. It's a family - favorite.

How about a French coq au vin? Brown some chicken pieces, add red wine, mushrooms, onions, and a bouquet garni. Let it simmer for a while until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.

One great option is spaghetti carbonara. Boil some spaghetti. In a pan, fry some bacon until crispy, then add beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a bit of cream. Toss the cooked pasta in this mixture. Another idea is a simple stir - fry. Cut up some chicken, bell peppers, and onions. Stir - fry them in a pan with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It's quick and tasty. You could also make a cheese and tomato quiche. Make a pastry crust, pour in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, cheese, and tomatoes, and bake it in the oven.

One easy recipe is scrambled eggs. Just crack a couple of eggs into a bowl, add a little milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk it all together and then cook it in a pan over low - medium heat, stirring constantly until it's done.

She also loves making apple pie. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the apples are cooked to perfection with cinnamon and sugar. It's a classic dessert in our family.

Another option is lemon bars. Make a shortbread crust with flour, butter, and sugar. For the filling, use lemon juice, zest, eggs, and more sugar. Bake the crust first, then add the filling and bake again until set. They're tangy and sweet.

One great recipe is steak with a red wine reduction. Season the steak with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then sear it in a hot pan. For the red wine reduction, simmer red wine with shallots, thyme and a bit of butter until it thickens. Another option is baked salmon with a dill and lemon sauce. Place the salmon in a baking dish, top with lemon slices, dill and a bit of olive oil, then bake in the oven.

One simple recipe is spaghetti with tomato sauce. Boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions. For the sauce, sauté some onions and garlic, add canned tomatoes, a bit of basil, salt, and pepper. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce. It's quick and delicious.

Mom's free vegetable soup recipe is also great. Start by sautéing carrots, celery and onions in a pot with some butter. Add in vegetable broth, a can of diced tomatoes, some frozen peas and corn. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes for a warm and healthy soup.

A popular and easy - to - make recipe is lasagna. Layer cooked lasagna noodles with a mixture of ricotta cheese, ground beef cooked with tomatoes and spices, and lots of mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Or you could go for a vegetarian option like a lentil curry. Cook lentils with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Serve it with some naan bread or basmati rice.