Mother’s Day Meal Ideas

Nothing shows your mom how much you care than making her a feast on Mother’s Day! Below I have compiled a list of my favorite recipes for Mother’s Day. Most can be prepared quickly and easily. I hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating the important ladies in your life!

Entrées

BBQ Smoked Ribs

County Grill Sauced Ribs

Smoked Ribs – Nothing says “I love you, Mom” like Smoked Ribs. You get to eat with your hands and enjoy a nicely smoked rib that is finger licking good. It will bring out the caveman in all of us!

Roasted Pork Loin

Roasted Pork Loin

Roasted Pork Loin – Takes no time to prep and is ready for eating within the hour.  A super simple recipe that packs a big bang.

Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilled Lobster Tails Quick and easy to do. The perfect summertime meal.

Grilled Lobster Tails – Lobster tails are always on sale around Mother’s Day.  You can pick these up for around $5-6 each.  Make your Mom feel special and pick up a couple of lobster tails.

Salmon with Mango Salsa

Salmon with Mango Salsa

Salmon with Mango Salsa – This is a light and vibrant dish.  The salsa adds a great texture to the dish and the mango/jalapeno adds a freshness not ordinarily seen in salmon dishes.

Blue Cheese Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Filets – If your Mom loves steak, you have to make her this filet.  This filet is prepared indoors under the broiler, so it is an easy recipe for you apartment dwellers.

Sides

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes


Twice Baked Potatoes
– a staple in my Grandma’s House.  These are delicious, easy and best of all… can be made ahead of time!

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach – A steakhouse staple that is easy to make.

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes – Nothing says I love you like a little goat cheese.  The light bite of the goat cheese makes these potatoes pop.  This is a must have at your dinner table.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots – The sweetness of the brown sugar paired with perfectly cooked carrots makes this a dish for any occasion.

Dessert

Double Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Add the kisses

Double Chocolate Kiss Cookies – Super rich and tasty. Serving this cookie will make your mom feel like a queen for the night.

Chocolate Souffles For Two

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Chocolate Souffles for Two – If your mom loves chocolate, then this is the recipe for her.  This recipe creates a light and airy souffle that will make anyone’s heart melt. It is easy to double and triple if you are cooking for a big crowd.

Bourbon Apple Dumplings

Bourbon Apple Dumplings

Bourbon Apple Dumplings – If you don’t want to go the chocolate route, try these amazing dumplings.  Use store bought pie crust to make these even easier.

Strawberry Poppers

Perfect one bite desserts

Strawberry Poppers – A nice light dessert that is perfect for Mother’s Day.  These are easy to prepare and can be done up to a day ahead.

Hope this helps you with your Mother’s Day meal planning.  Have fun!

-Rex

Rex

Rex is an avid griller, barbecuer and bacon enthusiast. He is the Pitmaster for the Rex BBQ competition team. Rex was also featured on the TV show American Grilled. If you have any questions or wish to have Rex decode your favorite dish, click on the ASK REX link in the menu above.

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