This Mother’s Day, skip breakfast and brunch. Mom wants to sleep in and sip her coffee. Celebrate her by doing the thing she does for you and your family every night — cook her a delicious dinner.
Nothing says “Thank you, Mami. I love you.” like giving her a night off from cooking. We say skip the planning, prepping, and cleaning, and show her you’ve got this. Now when we say “her,” we mean all the women in your life — your wife, mom, sister, mother-in-law, cousin, best friend. They can all use a night off.
We’ve put together a few menu ideas for that Sunday night. Some a little extra, others simple but thoughtful. The truth is, it doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to be done by anyone but her and made with love.
And honestly, seeing her kids and husband rolling meatballs together in the kitchen might be the best gift of all. Just don’t forget to do the dishes.
Try Some of Our Amazing Mother’s Day Breakfast & Brunch Ideas if that’s more her thing!
A Few Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas
Classic Comfort
Make mom a lasagna and pair it with a simple salad she’ll love. It’s comforting, satisfying, and the perfect way to end her day. As a bonus, the leftovers make the week ahead a little easier. We should add this to our Favorite Leftover Meal Blog. We paired it with zoodle salad, because it’s the perfect light fresh bite to balance the layers of meat an cheese.
- Classic Lasagna – a special new recipe inspired by Ani’s Tia Renee
- Zoodle Salad
Steakhouse at Home
A perfectly roasted beef tenderloin sends a clear message, she deserves something special. If you want to simplify, filet mignon works just as well. Paired with crispy potatoes and creamy greens, this dinner feels like a night out without leaving home. PS: If you don’t want to do the whole tenderloin make a Filet Mignon instead.
Something Lighter
For the mom who wants something fresh but still special. This is also a fun one to prep and assemble together.
If Sunday Is Already Booked…
If you’re heading out for brunch or dinner, there’s still something you can do. We highly suggest making her dinner any night leading up to Mother’s Day. This would mean even more.
Simple stands out too. These are easy, flavorful dinners that take the pressure off and still feel thoughtful.
Easy Dinners for Mom (Any Night of the Week)
- One Pot Lemon Orzo Chicken
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Cuban Meatballs
- Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- Thick Cut Pork Chops
- Arroz con Pollo
Whatever you decide to do- from a couple moms to you- we should say that this job we do is something we do from the heart. There are a million silent decisions we make in the span of each day to keep our homes moving and flowing for the people we love. A lot of this work is never acknowledged or really seen. Sometimes this can be isolating. Make sure you give that special lady in your life a big hug and let her know she’s loved. It’s all she wants- all she needs.
