14 Dinner Recipes Made for Mother's Day

By Mia R. • May 03, 2024

Make mom feel special this Mother's Day! Win her heart with a dedicated meal together from this list of 14 Dinner Recipes for Mother's Day. Choose from seafood, pasta, comforting chicken, and more. Spoil her with a special meal and quality time!

1. Best-Ever Baked Salmon

Best-Ever Baked Salmon doesn't need bells or whistles to impress your taste buds. You'll only need the succulent, pink salmon and the sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce draped all over it. Presto! Dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and better yet, you and your taste buds will be so, so happy. Best-Ever Baked Salmon is straightforward goodness!

2. My Big Fat Greek Chicken

Hey, it's time to bring the family together to celebrate! What are you celebrating? Does it matter when it's an occasion for My Big Fat Greek Chicken? The answer is no. Chicken thighs marinated in garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice are bright, herbaceous, and succulent, pan-seared for a crispy golden skin, and served with tender Mediterranean vegetables. My Big Fat Greek Chicken is a wedding of great flavors and it will be a feast of a dinner! Opa!

3. Shrimp Scampi & Linguine

Shrimp Scampi & Linguine conjures up certain images: enjoying a heaping bowl of it by the light of the summer sunset, perhaps with a glass of white wine while laughing with good friends. It’s one of the sunniest dishes ever created, and it’s surprisingly easy and speedy to make. With its rich and zesty lemon sauce coating tender linguine and sweet shrimp, this is a dish you can’t help but love. Once you bring the Shrimp Scampi & Linguine, the sunshine and laughter are sure to follow!

4. Special White Lasagna

This Special White Lasagna knows how to make a good first impression! Layers of tender noodles, tangy, melty ricotta cheese and fragrant herbs, a creamy garlic sauce, and savory chicken tend to make everyone comfortable and happy at the dinner table. It's a twist on a Sunday favorite that really is as special as the name says! Special White Lasagna keeps the good vibes going all night long!

5. Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Parmesan Garlic Chicken brings together three amazing flavors to make a terrific trio on the dinner plate! But that isn't what makes Parmesan Garlic Chicken so special; after all, everyone knows succulent chicken, fragrant garlic, and sharp parm make a great combination. No, what makes this dish extraordinary is just how these three tastes come together: the chicken is pan-seared in butter to be beautifully golden and rich and it's swimming in a thick, creamy, enthralling garlic-parmesan sauce you'll want to mop up with bread or rolls or rice or anything you can find! You'll be amazed by what this dish can do with some classic flavors... and you'll always be wanting more!

6. Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Pan-Seared Pork Chops are a date-night classic. The lean meat is made rich with a sauce of butter, garlic, and thyme. The basting technique used is a staple at high-end restaurants, so you can bring that professional taste home for your special someone. Pair Pan-Seared Pork Chops with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes for a truly beautiful candlelit dinner. Let your evening sparkle with joy!

7. Brazilian Pork Loin

Are you itching to get away? Well, leave your suitcase in the closet and head to the kitchen instead. This Brazilian Pork Loin is the kind of adventure you need to really reset and recharge. You'll feel like a brand-new person after slicing into this juicy slab of meat that's coated in a sweet-and-herby escape. It takes some time to bake in the oven, but use that time to crack a cold one (whatever drink you desire) and unwind. Brazilian Pork Loin brings an unexpected getaway with all sorts of rewards!

8. Veggie-Fresh Tortellini Bake

Veggies aren't everyone's favorite, but can't we all agree that they taste so much better when they're fresh from the garden?! We think so. Veggie-Fresh Tortellini Bake showcases some of the best and freshest veggies and then takes them one step further by adding tender, cheesy tortellini. Of course, there is melty cheese and some herbs too, to make sure you start craving your veggies on the regular. Veggie-Fresh Tortellini Bake is perfect next to some juicy, grilled chicken or your go-to pork chop recipe. Whatever you choose, you can rest easy knowing you've eaten some (pretty yummy) veggies today!

9. Nutty Lemon Tilapia

There are so many reasons to go nuts for Nutty Lemon Tilapia. First off, it only takes 10 minutes to make: fast food would find its head spinning at that speed! Next, it's easy; 7 steps are all that separate you from a full-fledged main course with sumptuous sauce. Most importantly, it's amazing. Nutty Lemon Tilapia has savory, flaky fish served alongside a buttery, bright sauce and topped with crunchy almonds. It's crazy how fantastic this dish is!

10. Crack Salmon

How do salmon stay in shape? They do a lot of "fish-ical" exercise! Ha, get it?! Well, whether you're also a fitness enthusiast, or just a food fanatic, Crack Salmon will certainly tickle your fancy. These flaky fillets get nestled next to some fresh veggies and are served over a bed of rice for a meal you'll be pumped about. The sweet molasses glaze that's drizzled over the top is the pure flavor gains you're longing for. Isn't it funny how something like Crack Salmon can be so good for your taste buds and nourishment for your body? That's the kind of food humor we're here for!

11. Strawberry & Chicken Salad

The most perfect warm-weather salad is here! Strawberry & Chicken Salad combines tender savory chicken breast, sharp feta cheese, and bright strawberries. Adorned with a citrusy, nutty, and fatty dressing, this salad looks as good as its taste. Strawberry & Chicken Salad only takes 30 minutes or less to make, so you can have it ready for a sunset dinner on the patio in no time!

12. Stuffed Chicken

What's better than a golden-brown, savory chicken breast baked to tender perfection? How about a golden-brown, savory chicken breast baked to tender perfection and a cheesy, creamy, herbaceous filling? Stuffed Chicken fills every chicken breast with refreshing pesto, melty mozzarella, and bright, juicy tomatoes — it's a marvel both to behold and to eat! This is a restaurant-level classic that is quicker to make at home. Stuffed Chicken will make you wonder why you ever did regular chicken before this.

13. Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Classic Italian appetizer meets classic American cookout side! Bruschetta Pasta Salad has the rich tomato, herbaceous flavors, and sharp parmesan of its namesake app, with a little tang from balsamic vinegar to help bring out the bold flavors. Instead of crunchy bread, tender pasta helps carry those tastes to your eager tastebuds! This Bruschetta Pasta Salad adds a little more refreshment to the summer barbeque menu!

14. Springtime Penne

Usually, pasta dishes are considered cold-weather food, but they're so tasty and filling that they need to be eaten year-round! Enter Springtime Penne. It starts with crunchy asparagus, whose peak season is–you guessed it–spring, savory onions, salty ham, and rich, heavy whipping cream. Tossed into a buttery bed of penne pasta and sprinkled with parmesan cheese, Springtime Penne will have you rethinking seasonal mealtime standards!