There are two types of people when it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day: those who get a dinner reservation at their mother’s favorite spot, and those who prepare a lavish Mother’s Day dinner at home from scratch. Making dinner at home feels more intimate and special, surrounded by amazing food, your family, and shared memories. For those in the latter category, we handpicked the best dinner mains to put on the table for Mother’s Day. So get to work and impress mum with your culinary skills.
Red Curry Beef
Roasting beef in red curry and coconut milk is probably one of the best ideas ever. This dinner main can be slow-cooked, made in an Instant Pot, or a Dutch oven. Regardless of the cooking method, you will get a spicy, delectable dish that everyone will be raving about till New Year’s. Here is the full recipe.
Honey Glazed Salmon
This honey-glazed salmon recipe will resolve any concerns you may have about cooking fish. It is an easy dish that comes together quickly and without much fuss. The honey-glazed salmon takes only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes on the clock, resulting in an incredibly tender, flaky salmon and a sweet-and-savory sauce. Here is the full recipe.
Pork Tenderloin With Lemon Herb Sauce
Prepare this amazing pork tenderloin with lemon herb pan sauce for Mother’s Day dinner and wow your family. This works best when your family loves the earthy herbs and tangy lemon flavors. Best of all, the recipe comes together in under an hour, giving you plenty of time to focus on other dishes on the menu. Here is the full recipe.
Oven Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms
This no-stir, 30-minute oven polenta with roasted mushrooms takes care of the time you’d spend standing at the stove with other recipes. You will need a generous amount of mixed mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, oyster, and maitake, roasted and spread over the polenta. You can even top it with heavy cream and grated garlic. Here is the full recipe.
Chicken and Pepper Stew
A vibrant stew, bursting with color and flavor. This chicken and pepper stew is an amazing dish you can serve at your Mother’s Day dinner. You gently cook the chicken, slowly building flavor. It can be served with polenta or crusty bread to pair with its garlicky sauce. Here is the full recipe.
Orange Bourbon Glazed Ham
A popular entrant on a festive table, this oven-baked orange bourbon glazed ham is a masterpiece you will want for every holiday and beyond. The ham is slathered in the incredibly sticky glaze infused with subtle flavors of citrus, maple, spices, and bourbon. Here is the full recipe.
Spicy Spaghetti With Clams
This dinner recipe has clams with spaghetti in a simple white wine lemon butter sauce, with Calabrian chilis and chili garlic breadcrumbs as a topping. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time to save the hassle on the day of the occasion. Here is the full recipe.
Tomato-Poached Cod
This recipe is perfect for fish lovers. It is light and comes together in one pot. The flaky poached cod is simmered with a bit of rosé and a lot of tomatoes. You can top it up with olives and capers for a touch of indulgence. It is the best seafood dish for your Mother’s Day dinner. Here is the full recipe.
Spring Pea Burrata Pasta
This spring pea burrata pasta makes the most use of seasonal ingredients to create an indulgent dinner. It features prosciutto with frozen peas, plenty of fresh parsley and basil, butter, grated parmesan, watercress, and a lot of burrata. The result is creamy and decadent. Here is the full recipe.
Skillet Chicken and Artichoke
This lemon chicken and artichoke is a one-skillet dish. It works as a weeknight dinner and as an impressive meal for a celebration. It pairs well with dry white wine. The recipe will be amazing on the Mother’s Day dinner table. Here is the full recipe.
These are our favorite Mother’s Day dinner mains. Which ones are you making this year? Happy Mother’s Day!
