27 Beautiful Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes and Ideas

"Made with ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, and diced pancetta plus red wine, Italian seasoning, and lots of vegetables, it’s a robust, fully flavored topping for your favorite pasta. Best of all, this Bolognese sauce tastes incredible even when made ahead."

"Coating fish with nuts and baking it is an easy, foolproof way to cook it elegantly. And it is especially nice with a mild white fish like cod or halibut." 

"With a nod to the past where dinner party fare was fancy and delicate, Salmon Wellington is a spectacularly beautiful dish yet incredibly easy."

A simple but elegant 20-minute dinner with a soy maple glaze that enhances salmon's subtle flavor.

This Instant Pot Spring Risotto combines fresh, green asparagus, sweet peas, earthy mushrooms, and creamy arborio rice in this easy-to-make dish Instant Pot dish. Filling, incredibly delicious… and perfect for spring.

Deliciously simple, this Rack of Lamb is a traditional cut complemented by a unique and sweet date syrup. Serve with braised swiss chard for a delicious finish to an amazing meal.

"Not only is it totally gorgeous, it’s also ready to eat in 20 minutes flat."

"Loaded with herbed grilled chicken, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, lots of fresh greens, tomatoes, bacon, hard boiled eggs, avocado and a little cheese, this balsamic grilled chicken cobb salad is nothing short of awesome."

"We should also mention that this gorgeous dish happens to be a one-skillet deal. It’s as easy as oven-roasting the chicken and potatoes, then topping everything with a bright mixture of feta, lemon and harissa yogurt to balance out the rich, crispy chicken."

A simple pasta that's big on flavor, pretty, and perfect for Mother's Day Dinner.

"Feel free to use the vegetables that speak to you most at the farmers market."

"If the birds are busy building their nests and the blossoms have burst open on the trees, it’s a safe bet that this colorful, veggie-loaded spring Cobb salad is making its way to our dinner table."

"Mom is sure to be impressed with the tasty shrimp dinner. Add a loaf of crusty bread for good measure."

"This 30-minute meal is a one-dish dinner that will please the whole family, which means Mama will be happy. "

This easy one-pot dinner is delicious and one that mom will love. Brilliant colors of roasting zucchini and veggies are perfect with roasted chicken.

Simple and easy to make with vibrant, beautiful flavors mom will love.

"This pretty dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Serve over noodles for a complete meal in no time."

This French Pea Soup recipe, otherwise known as Potage Saint Germain, is an easy, classic dish, filled with the flavors of fresh peas and mint.

A simple salad with juicy strawberries is perfect for Mother's Day.

This Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe with Lemon Glaze is utterly delicious with fresh strawberries and lemon. A tender and moist texture from Greek yogurt make it irresistible and perfect for the season. 

This Lemon Pound Cake is velvety soft, moist, buttery, and tender. Flavored with fresh lemon zest and juice, it's an easy to make cake that's absolutely spring perfect.

Strawberry Crisp is a delicious taste of summer in every bite. With its crumbly, cinnamon-flavored crisp topping over brightly colored, juicy strawberries, it's well, irresistible. When you top it with melting vanilla ice cream, it becomes... heavenly.

These easy Yogurt Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits are early summer's perfect treat. With that sweet-tangy combination we love, these healthy yogurt parfaits are a delightful way to enjoy it.

This 2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake is a sweet microwave treat that brings to mind, Strawberries and Cream. And the reminder that the strawberry season isn't too far off.

As soon as the strawberries begin to ripen in the fields near my home, I'm planning this Classic Strawberry Shortcake. It just somehow seems to herald in the warm, long, fun days of summer ahead.

These easy Mother's Day breakfast and brunch recipes will delight mom earlier in the day!

Or serve mom breakfast in bed for a beautiful start to the day.

You might also like ideas and recipes for an easy Mother's Day afternoon tea.