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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!
Steak Marinade
Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!
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Breaded Pork Chops
Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
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Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this easy fettuccine alfredo that's on the table in only 30 minutes!
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Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
Ritz Cracker Chicken is coated in sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Ritz cracker crumbs and then baked to crispy perfection.
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Chicken Scallopini Recipe
This Chicken Scallopini is a delicious dish of crusted chicken over lemon butter pasta. The combo is irresistible and beyond delicious!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are simple, delicious and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
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Chicken Piccata Recipe
With surprisingly few ingredients, this best chicken piccata recipe is bright, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
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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.
Easy Prime Rib Recipe
This perfect prime rib recipe is cooked in the oven with a secret trick that gives you the most tender meat ever!
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Baked Salmon Recipe
Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
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Breaded Pork Chops
Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
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Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Baked Bruschetta Chicken is marinated in Italian dressing and topped with cheese. It is simple and delicious!!
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Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Steak and Potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
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Italian Pork Chops Recipe
These Italian Pork Chops require just a few ingredients and are baked in the oven with loads of veggies. Have it ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Steak Bites Recipe
Succulent steak bites are juicy, tender, and cook up in minutes! Serve them as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
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Chicken Divan Recipe
Easy Chicken Divan is loaded with chunks of tender chicken and broccoli and smothered in a cream sauce. It is perfect to freeze for later!
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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Enjoy a lean version of your favorite ‘hunter-style’ chicken in this Chicken Cacciatore with mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper.
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Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
Creamy chicken sausage pasta is a quick and simple dinner dish that is on the table in no time. It's a family favorite!
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Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Ranch Chicken Recipe
Chicken breasts with potatoes and carrots, tossed in ranch seasoning and baked to perfection. This delicious dish is SO simple, quick, tasty, and allows you to cook your meat and sides in one shot!
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Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Pesto Pasta
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
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Spinach Lasagna Rolls Recipe
Spinach Lasagna Rolls are everything you love about lasagna, but EASIER! Individual portions make a great lunch or weeknight dinner.
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Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta carbonara is a creamy and deliciously flavorful pasta dish that is on the table in under 30 minutes!
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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.
Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa's! It's topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.
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Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
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Green Bean Salad Recipe
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
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Arugula Salad Recipe
Fresh Arugula salad is loaded with healthy greens, juicy tomatoes, and parmesan shavings with pine nuts and creamy avocado on top!
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Quick Caprese Salad Recipe
Simple and Quick Caprese Salad is easy and delicious with pops of mozzarella, tomatoes, avocados and drizzled with a balsamic glaze!
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Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Our favorite fresh tomato mozzarella salad delivers big flavors with just 4 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes!
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Asparagus Salad Recipe
Filled with mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with basil, and covered in a light balsamic vinaigrette, this asparagus salad is bursting with flavor! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!
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Garlic Bread Recipe
This is by far our favorite Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
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Garlic Knots Recipe
Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
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Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
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Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe
Crispy, cheesy parmesan crusted potatoes are baked to perfection and full of flavor. They are a finger-licking good side!
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Twice Baked Potatoes
Easy twice baked potatoes are loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and seasonings for the perfect savory side or main dish!
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Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!
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Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.
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Green Bean Bundles
Mouth-watering green bean bundles are wrapped in bacon and glazed in brown sugar for the ultimate side dish!
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Roasted Carrots Recipe
Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
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Glazed Carrots
Tender, tasty, and ready in a flash, sweet glazed carrots are a four-ingredient side dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.
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Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted brussels sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just minutes to prep!
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Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe
Delicious potatoes and asparagus mixed together with bacon, butter and more. This vegetable medley is a great side dish to any meal!
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Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!
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Creamed Corn Recipe
Better than the canned version, this smooth and buttery creamed corn recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious!
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Corn on the Cob on the Grill
Corn on the cob on the grill has become our new favorite summer side dish, and we can't get enough of that smoky char!
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Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Baked parmesan asparagus is the yummiest way to eat veggies! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and only a handful of seasonings.
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Asparagus Bundles
With few ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep, asparagus bundles are wrapped in bacon for unmatched flavor perfection and wow factor.
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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
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.
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
Calories: 326kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 259mg, Potassium: 521mg, Vitamin A: 105IU, Calcium: 111mg, Iron: 1mg
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!