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I’ve rounded up Mother’s Day dinner ideas to help make spoiling mom as easy as possible. Whether you go all out or keep it simple, I’ve got you covered! Show her you love her on this special day with some delicious dishes.
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Make Dinner Special for Mom!
To me, the best Mother’s Day includes a dinner I don’t have to make myself. My family never believes me, but all I want is a clean house, happy kids, and not to have to cook!!!
I have plenty of Mother’s Day dinner ideas for all skill levels, so put up your feet and share this with your loved ones! Sometimes they just need a hint. 😉
Why we love these dinners:
- Simple. There are plenty of achievable recipes to choose from – invite mom to relax while you do the cooking!
- Beyond dinner. Not only have we included delicious recipes, but there are plenty of tips to make it a special occasion.
- The whole shebang. From sides and beyond, there is something everyone will love.
Planning Tips
- Time allocation. There is usually more time on Sundays to spend on more involved recipes, but you can also choose to make a quick & easy dish that is just as delicious.
- Store-bought. Incorporate dishes that can be prepped and or fully made ahead of time.
- Cooking space. Make sure you have room to heat the different dishes. Utilize the crock pot to free up oven space.
- Implementing spring produce can help make the freshest and most effective dishes. Some favorite spring fruits and veggies include:
- artichoke, asparagus, beets, broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, green onions, green beans, leek, peas, potatoes
- apricots, avocados, blueberries, cherries, kiwi, lemon, lime, mango, oranges, strawberries
- greens like lettuce, spinach, arugula & kale
- fresh herbs
- Make it extra special.
- Use her special china, silverware, and glasses.
- Add a tablecloth and a folded napkin.
- Preset the table and add a place card. It’s an easy addition that adds elegance.
- Add a floral centerpiece. It can be flowers picked from your garden or a more elegant arrangement from a florist.
- Do the dishes and tidy the kitchen.
How much to serve
- Pasta. Serve 2-3 ounces of dry pasta per person. 16 ounces of pasta can serve about 6-8 guests. If it includes veggies or protein then you will have plenty to serve about 8-10 guests.
- Meats. For beef, chicken, seafood, or pork plan to serve 8-12 ounces per person.
- Casseroles. A 9×13” casserole cuts into 20 squares. Calculate about 1½-2 squares per person.
- Appetizers. Plan around 3-5 starters per person. For 5-10 people, have 1-2 different appetizer dishes. Add another appetizer dish for every 5-8 people in attendance.
- Side dishes. Serve 6 ounces of potatoes, 4 ounces of vegetables, and 1½ rolls per person. For every 5-8 people attending add another dish to the menu.
- Desserts. Plan for each guest to have 1½ servings.
- Drinks/punch. The average person will drink 2 glasses.
Best Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes
There are best-loved classics like pork tenderloin, Chicken Pot Pie, Roasted Chicken, and Skillet Lasagna, but we’ve included our favorites that are both simple and full of flavor!
A classic Chicken Stroganoff with a cream mushroom sauce is also a delicious classic. Check out our spring dinner ideas for even more tasty options!
1 Steak Marinade
2 Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
3 Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
4 Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
5 Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
6 Chicken Scallopini Recipe
7 Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
8 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
9 Chicken Piccata Recipe
10 Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
More Mothers Day Recipes
Making mom dinner may seem a bit daunting, but there is a better way! I’ve rounded up some simple meals for those novice chefs.
11 Easy Prime Rib Recipe
12 Baked Salmon Recipe
13 Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
14 Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
15 Steak and Potatoes Recipe
16 Italian Pork Chops Recipe
17 Steak Bites Recipe
18 Chicken Divan Recipe
19 Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
20 Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
21 Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
22 Ranch Chicken Recipe
23 Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe
24 Pesto Pasta
25 Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
26 Spinach Lasagna Rolls Recipe
27 Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Mothers Day Side Dishes
Don’t forget the veggies! There are plenty of flavorful sides to choose from, veggies and beyond. From sweet and savory salads to tender roast asparagus, there are plenty of options for all skill levels!
Check out even more Easy Side Dishes for more ideas.
28 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
29 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
30 Green Bean Salad Recipe
31 Arugula Salad Recipe
32 Quick Caprese Salad Recipe
33 Tomato Mozzarella Salad Recipe
34 Asparagus Salad Recipe
35 Garlic Bread Recipe
36 Garlic Knots Recipe
37 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
38 Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe
39 Twice Baked Potatoes
40 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
41 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
42 Green Bean Bundles
43 Roasted Carrots Recipe
44 Glazed Carrots
45 Honey Glazed Carrots
46 Roasted Brussel Sprouts
47 Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe
48 Roasted Broccoli Recipe
49 Creamed Corn Recipe
50 Corn on the Cob on the Grill
51 Baked Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
52 Asparagus Bundles Recipe
A Flavorful Favorite!
This best Pork Chop Recipe is crusted with parmesan and fried up with less than 10 minutes of prep work!! They are perfectly juicy.
We love quick and easy dinners at our house, and this pork chop recipe is one of our favorites.
Here is the recipe:
50+ Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, (about 3/4 inch thick)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- On a large plate stir together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Warm olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Cover pork chops in the mixture – making sure the mixture sticks. Sear in pan for 5 minutes on each side.
- Using a glass baking dish, place pork chops in and spread 1 inch apart.NOTE: For more crispy pork chops, bake on a greased wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350°F (or when internal temperature reaches 145°F).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The perfect Mother’s Day dinner
Serving a meal that looks fancy, tastes fabulous, and comes together in a few easy steps is a piece of cake with these recipes. Let us know which ones you make to celebrate the Mothers in your life this year!
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The pesto pasta is one of my favorites plus the kids like. Was a Win win on Mother’s Day.
I love the recipes and all the great ideas to insure you’ll have an amazing dinner. Makes planning so much more enjoyable.
I use your steak marinade all the time!! In fact, we are using it for Mother’s Day, along with your tortellini salad!