- Date: July 3, 2024
- Topic: Events
- By: Peerspace
Source: Peerspace
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show Mom how much you care. The gifts and family outing are both important but don’t forget about planning a good dinner! You’ll need some unique Mother’s Day food ideas this year; let Peerspace give you a hand! We have some of the best food and party ideas around, including Latin American, Asian, tropical, and traditional American dishes. Plus a few Mother’s Day desserts that are guaranteed to please her!
1. White chicken enchiladas
Enchiladas are a rich and savory dish that everyone will love! Celebrate Mom with white chicken enchiladas using a cream-based sauce rather than red or green sauce. From the thick chicken pieces to the sauce covering the tortilla, these enchiladas are a flavor combo that’s hard to beat! Add seasoned rice and refried beans for the perfect Latin American dinner experience this Mother’s Day!
2. Portobello mushroom burgers
Go meatless this Mother’s Day with portobello mushroom burgers! You won’t miss using ground beef with a thick slice of mushroom. All you have to do is marinate it beforehand; this recipe calls for soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and garlic, but you can use almost any marinade you’d use for beef! Mushroom burgers are great for vegetarian and vegan Moms while still tasting like a traditional family meal!
Mother’s Day can be as much about the venue as it is about the meal. If you want to take Mom somewhere special for Mother’s Day, think about booking a private dining room for the evening. Peerspace has hundreds of dinner venues near you just a few clicks away. Be sure to book it well in advance since private Mother’s Day dinner venues get booked quickly!
3. Baked halibut with wine & herbs
Wine and herb-baked recipes are a staple for white meats like chicken and fish. This Mother’s Day, try making some baked halibut fillets! This recipe calls for wine and herbs with a chopped olive topping for a classic Mediterranean take. You can pair these fillets with asparagus or a spinach salad (see below) for a complete meal that’s as elegant as it is scrumptious!
4. Tomato bruschetta
Are you looking for a Mother’s Day food idea to serve as a hearty appetizer? If we had to pick one dish that’s satisfying, pretty, and easy to make, it would have to be tomato bruschetta! There are many ways to prepare a good bruschetta but we recommend following this recipe for sure success. Add a drizzle of dark balsamic vinaigrette for a little bit of extra tang and you have the perfect Mother’s Day appetizer.
5. Strawberry spinach salad
The sweetness and bright colors of strawberries are the perfect pairing to fresh spinach in this salad recipe. If you need a Mother’s Day food idea that’s quick to prepare and contains ingredients you mostly have already then this is the recipe for you! The recipe calls for lemon poppyseed dressing but you can use any dressing you prefer, from caesar to teriyaki!
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6. Mapo tofu
Looking for a truly unique dish for your next Mother’s Day dinner? How about mapo tofu, a classic Chinese dish that’s famous for its moderate spice and the use of Sichuan peppercorns for their tongue-numbing effect! The sauce is thick and savory, with ground beef or pork. Serve mapo tofu over rice for a delightfully filling dish that you’ll be making again in the future!
7. Homemade sushi rolls
Sushi is one of those dishes that everyone buys because they think it’s too hard to make when that’s simply not true. For a fun and involved Mother’s Day food idea, think about making your own sushi rolls! There are a lot of ingredients, true, plus you’ll need a sushi roller mat and the right rice. But it’s not that difficult, plus Mom is sure to love the effort you put into making sushi rolls with all of her favorite ingredients!
8. Portobello risotto with mascarpone cheese
Risotto is a rich and tasty Italian rice dish that can be made in a dozen different ways. Portobello mushrooms and mascarpone cheese are a wonderful pairing; the risotto rice picks up loads of flavor in the slow cooking process as well! For a vegetarian-friendly Mother’s Day version substitute the beef broth for vegetable broth.
9. Green gazpacho with edible flowers
Did you know that there are edible flowers you can add to salads and other dishes? What could be better for making an artistic Mother’s Day food idea than those? A green gazpacho looks even more thrilling with edible flowers sprinkled across the bowl! It reminds us of a spring field of flowers over green grass. This recipe calls for an hour and a half of prep time so plan accordingly for your upcoming Mother’s Day dinner!
10. Couscous salad
As colorful as that gazpacho flower soup was, we need more pretty side dishes! How about a couscous salad? By itself, couscous is pale looking but it makes a beautiful backdrop for chopped peppers, cucumber, raisins, red onions, and other colorful additions. Follow these instructions to make your own dazzling couscous salad side.
11. Chocolate-covered strawberries
Chocolate makes everything taste better so why not bring some chocolate-dipped strawberries to the dinner table? These are lovely gifts for any occasion and look even prettier if you add some chocolate drizzle or sprinkles. Make sure you use baking chocolate rather than chocolate chips, which won’t melt and harden properly.
12. Homemade fried chicken
Fried chicken is the Southern comfort food we all crave and Mother’s Day is just as good an occasion as any to make some! With so many restaurants making it in so many different ways, we think it’s best to cook it yourself. Using all of the seasonings Mom likes best. Follow this recipe to get started and change the seasoning as needed for perfect homemade fried chicken! Homemade fried chicken is wonderful for a backyard Mother’s Day party with outdoor games and fun!
13. Coconut shrimp
Crispy coconut shrimp is the best Mother’s Day food idea to bring some tropical flavors to the dinner table. The dipping sauce should use Thai chili sauce as a base, with soy sauce and orange marmalade for extra sweetness. Or you can add mayo for a bit of a creamy flavor that balances out the spice. Pineapple fried rice and other tiki party dishes would be perfect for a truly unique Mother’s Day meal!
14. Marinated flank steak
Marinated flank steak is a delicious dish you can eat as it is or pair with stir-fried vegetables for Mother’s Day fajitas. You’ll want at least two hours of marinating time but the more you can spare the better. So plan accordingly if you want this dish for dinner. The venue you choose should be planned with equal care; have you thought about booking a dinner hall through Peerspace? We have spaces that come beautifully decorated, like this boutique event hall in East Austin, TX, with dinner table seating for up to 25 guests. Perfect for a large family dinner gathering!
15. Quick yeast rolls
Bread is a versatile side that’s wonderful on its own with butter. Or you can prepare a dip of soup or seasoned olive oil. Try these quick yeast rolls which use ingredients you probably already have. Best of all, the total preparation time is less than two hours!
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16. Grand aioli sauce or dip
Grand aioli is a Provencal sauce that can be used as a dip or drizzled over vegetables, fish, or chicken. It’s a delight for garlic lovers; cod is the fish traditionally used but it adds rich flavor to any white fish. You see grand aioli sauce most often on restaurant menus on Fridays but we think it’s okay to serve it no matter the day Mother’s Day happens to fall on…
17. Watermelon and feta salad
Watermelon and feta are two flavors you wouldn’t think go together. Once you’ve tried them, however, you’ll never want to part them again! Try this balance of sweet, salty, and savory with homemade watermelon and feta salad. The bright red, white, and green colors make this dish as eye-catching as it is yummy. Add herbs like mint and chopped fresh cucumber or onion for even more of a flavor explosion.
18. Chocolate fondue
Looking for a Mother’s Day food idea that is as much an experience as it is a dish? Make a chocolate fondue with dippable items! You can use berries, cheese, pretzels…Anything you know Mom likes covered in chocolate. Make sure you have proper fondue chocolate and either keep the pot warm or use a fondue pot that heats itself.
19. No-churn homemade ice cream
Ice cream is another dish that people often buy when it’s so very easy to make it yourself. Homemade no-churn ice cream takes just three ingredients – be sure to save a few hours for it to set before serving. Best of all, by making ice cream yourself you can add all of the ingredients Mom likes best. Make chocolate cherry almond, mint pistachio, or any other flavor you know is her favorite!
20. Grilled pizza
Make a unique pizza this Mother’s Day by placing it on the grill! Grilled pizza is a completely different experience from baked pizza; the crust gets crispy and crunchy, plus it’s way less oily. Use toppings like mozzarella and basil for a lighter Italian-style pizza, if you wish!
20 unique Mother’s Day food ideas: conclusion
If you really want to impress Mom this upcoming Mother’s Day, we hope some of the recipes we’ve gathered here will make it to the dinner table. After all, helping people make lasting memories is what we at Peerspace do best! By the way, if you haven’t yet chosen a space for the meal, do take a moment to browse some of the dinner spaces near you!
