Mother’s Day Menu Ideas
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Next Sunday is Mother’s Day~
are you going to celebrate?
Will you be cooking or will someone be cooking for you?
We will be celebrating a birthday and Mother’s Day next weekend
so I have been busy planning what we will have…
there will definitely be cake!
I picked out some special recipes from the archives
that your mom {or yourself!} can enjoy for Mother’s Day
For a special appetizer or small bite,
serve Cheesy Asparagus & Proscuitto Pastries
Puff pastry squares filled with asparagus and proscuitto
are little bites of heaven
Tomato Canapes with Bacon Aioli
are savory canapés with a creamy bacon and chives spread
and topped with grape tomatoes
These savory Chicken Cordon Bleu Cupcakes are made
with a biscuit bottom filled with chive cream cheese,
topped with a chicken nugget wrapped in ham
and covered with Swiss cheese
Ladies love salads, and these are sure to make them happy
Blueberry Orange and Almond Spinach Salad
Sweet mandarin oranges and blueberries
are paired with buttery almonds on a bed of spinach and romaine
Crazy Good Broccoli Salad is one of my very favorites,
it’s full of all kinds of goodies,
broccoli, red onion, grapes, pineapple, cheese, bacon, nuts
dressed with Greek yogurt
Tomato Salad Stack makes a wow presentation~
Thick slices of juicy heirloom tomatoes
with corn and peas in a chive dressing,
fried okra and cherry tomatoes,
all stacked and topped with crispy bacon,
balsamic vinaigrette, and basil chiffonade
A main dish salad would be a great choice too~
Turn a cheeseburger a into a wow salad
Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons
is tossed with a creamy orange vinaigrette
and will put a smile on anyone’s face!
Duke’s Parmesan Chicken Salad with Strawberries
is perfect for the warmer months
when strawberries are at their peak
If you want to have a main dish that’s not a salad
I recommend Blackened Shrimp with Basil Fettucini Alfredo
it’s pretty swoon worthy!
Chicken & Asparagus Timbales are puff pastry shells
filled with a creamy mix of chicken and asparagus~
like mini chicken pot pies dressed up for a party!
Gnocchi always feels a little fancy and special, how about
Gnocchi Florentine with Mushrooms & Pancetta
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a wonderful dessert
Top a bundt cake with a bouquet of fresh flowers~
When you’re ready to cut and serve the cake,
take the bouquet out and hand it to your special guest
Strawberries and Cream Pretzel Salad is not actually a salad,
it’s an old Southern classic recipe
that was given to me by my MIL years ago
It’s a sweet creamy strawberry treat!
Amp up an ice cream sundae by turning it into an
I hope you’re inspired to make something wonderful! 💕
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I hope you will have a great celebration and have some good food with the family!
Thank you Angie!
Jenna, your menu sounds fabulous! I always love broccoli salad, it is often on the our table and is a favorite. We will also be celebrating a birthday on Mother’s Day. Happy Sunday 💛
Thank you Pam, I am looking forward to our birthday/Mother’s Day celebration!
Jenna what a wonderful array of foods. If one can not find a recipe there, then you “ain’t” hungry. Happy Blessed Sunday!
Ha ha, thank you Kari!
Beautiful menu ideas, thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks so much Dorothy!
Good morning, Jenna! You are making me hungry. All of these dishes look yummy! Your cake looks so pretty! We will be celebrating Mother’s Day and a graduation next weekend. You have given me some wonderful ideas. Thanks so much, and happy Sunday!
Thank you Shannon, I hope you have a wonderful time!
I am hosting brunch so I will be diving into your recipes. Thanks, Jenna.
Thank you Bernadette, a Mother’s Day brunch sounds lovely!
Your styling and photography for these dishes is wonderful. I know everyone celebrating at your table will be very happy!
Thank you so much Linda!
We’ve decided to skip the crowded restaurants on Mother’s Day and take my mother on a picnic by the bay. These recipes are perfect – and don’t you think I should forward them to my husband so he can do the cooking? – HOLD ON – I’m rolling on the floor. I fear I’ll get a sandwich from Subway if I don’t “help.” (Not that there’s anything wrong with that) – Happy Mother’s Day to you!
A picnic by the bay sounds lovely, as long as there is wine or cocktails who cares, I would be happy with a Subway sandwich!
These menu ideas are scrumptiously delicious!
Have some happy birthday fun and happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks so much Nancy!
All your dishes sound and look delicious Jenna! I with I was going to your house for Mother’s Day! 🤣
Thank you so much Barbara, and I would love to have you!
wow, lots of food for thought and to eat!! Some very unique dishes.
I love the cake you painted………it is so cute……..
Happy Mothers day to you,
Blessings, Nellie
Thanks so much Nellie!
These special recipes would make any mother so very happy! 😍😍😍
Thank you Mary, we are actually having pizza delivered for our Mother’s Day/birthday celebration this weekend 😂
Such a tasty round up of recipes to make moms happy Jenna! I love your pretty painted cakes too! 🙂 ♥
Thank you Mary 💐
Happy Mothers day. Perfect this nibbles and treats for Sunday
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Thank you Esme!
Everything sounds wonderful, Jenna. We have a birthday on Mother’s Day, too. I hope you have a special day!
Thank you Kitty! I hope you do too!
I don’t know that I’ll cook for Mother’s Day — but I’m sure saving these recipes!
They are all good ones!
Lots of fabulous and beautiful recipes here to make mom’s day extra special!
Thanks so much Tammy!