Mother's Day Menu Ideas 2018
Maybe you're very organized and know exactly what you're doing for Mother's Day right this very minute. Maybe you're going out to eat and have had that important reservation booked for weeks. Maybe you're hosting a brunch or bbq for that special mom or moms in your life and have the menu planned down to the last cookie! Snaps for you!! if you're like the rest of us though, you probably have an idea or two, but are very likely going to stress out about exactly what to do come Saturday! Hopefully, you've got your gift or know what you're planning to get--can't help you much there, but if you're still searching for that perfect mom’s day meal, this mom’s got you covered. I've separated the categories into brunch, dinner and dessert because that's how most people seem to celebrate the day, but feel free to live on the wild side and honor motherhood with an afternoon tea or maybe a cocktail hour. All I know, is I'd be happy with any of the items below being served up to me!! Let's hear it for some serious mom spoiling!!
BRUNCH IDEAS
1. Vanilla French Toast with Brown Sugar Cranberry Sauce
2. Baked Eggs with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan
4. Breakfast Granola Fruit Tart with Yogurt
6. "No-Crust" Asparagus and Feta Quiche
7. Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins
9. Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes with Fresh Blackberry Sauce
11. Popovers
12. Dangerously Good Blueberry Bread
16. Homemade Pitas
18. Whole Grain Strawberry Muffins with Walnuts and Chocolate
19. Blueberry Sour Cream Waffles with Maple Glaze
20. Wholegrain Blueberry Scones
21. Cinnamon-Apple Baked Oatmeal
DINNER IDEAS
CHICKEN
2. Roast Chicken with Apples and Leeks
3. Grilled Chicken Burgers with Copycat Shake Shack Sauce
4. Grilled Chicken with Tangy Peach Glaze
5. One-Pan Parmesan Roast Chicken with Cauliflower, Onion and Potatoes
6. Chicken, Mango and Scallion Tacos
9. Lemony Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad
PASTA
1. Gnocchi with Lemon, Spinach and Peas
2. Italian Veggie Lasagne Rolls
3. Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne
6. Fettuccine in Lemon Cream Sauce with Asparagus
BEEF
2. Jalapeño and Lime Steak Tacos
3. Easy Korean-Style Beef Lettuce Wraps
4. Korean Short Rib Tacos with Crunchy Asian Slaw
5. Maple Chipotle Barbecued Brisket
6. Crazy-Easy Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
VEGETARIAN
6. Amazing Sweet Potato Nachos
SIDES & SALADS
1. Strawberry Chicken Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
2. Sweet Potato and Parsley Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette
4. Strawberry, Almond & Pea Salad
6. Radicchio, Arugula and Apple Salad with Parmesan Crisps
7. Roasted Mushrooms with Peas & Tomatoes
8. Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter and Toasted Pepitas
DESSERTS
CAKES
3. Everyday Raspberry Buttermilk Cake
4. Dark Chocolate Soufflé Cake
7. S'mores Cake
PIES, TARTS, PUDDINGS, FRUIT DESSERTS & ICE CREAM
1. Strawberry Blueberry Crostata
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
3. Salted Dark Chocolate Tart with Cocoa Crust and Pistachios
6. Milk Chocolate Pudding Pie with Salted Peanutty Crust
8. Double Chocolate Pots de Créme
10. Blackberry Shortcakes with Vanilla Whipped Cream
11. Mississippi Mud Ice Cream Pie
12. Coconut Macadamia Fudge Ice Cream Pie
COOKIES, BROWNIES, & BARS
3. Chocolate Swirled Meringues
4. Peanut Butter and Blackberry Jam Shortbread
5. Bittersweet Chocolate Madeleines
6. Gluten-Free Brownie Cookies
7. Luscious Lemon Shortbread Bars
8. Annabel's Peanut Butter Blondies
9. Easy Toasted Coconut Key Lime Pie Bars