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! 💕
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
What’s for Dinner / Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts