If you want to treat your Mom to a delicious lunch at home this Mother's day, try one of these 18 restaurant-worthy options. They are perfect for celebrating her special day with delicious flavors and a touch of elegance, without the hassle of going to a restaurant - and so much cheaper too. From light salads to hearty burgers, there’s something here for every Mom to love. And that extra money? Go spend it on an extra-nice present instead!
Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples
Puff Pastry Pizza is an easy & delicious way to make pizza - here it's salty, savory & subtly sweet, topped with mild blue cheese, sliced red apples, green asparagus, and crumbled-up kale chips. A perfect dinner, appetizer, or snack!
Easy Turkey Shawarma Meatballs
This easy Middle Eastern meatball recipe pairs perfectly with saffron rice and lemony hummus sauce!
Halloumi Portobello Burgers
These Halloumi Burgers are certainly "extra everything" - topped with mashed avocado, a whole portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. Easy to make and a crowd pleaser every time!
Southwest Salad with Honey Chipotle Chicken
This Southwest Salad is loaded with black beans, corn, avocado and smoky, spicy honey chipotle chicken, drizzled in a tangy cilantro lime dressing. A hearty main dish salad that fresh, full of bold flavor and easy to make!
Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies
Done in under 30 minutes with just 15 minutes of active prepping & cooking this red pesto pasta is packed with veggies & flavor. Easy to make with homemade or store-bought pesto - and just as delicious served cold as it is hot.
Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad
This Easy Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe has all the creamy goodness of a classic Caesar salad but is so much more exciting with the addition of pasta and grilled shrimp! This Caesar pasta salad will fill you up and keep you feeling good!
Miso Mushroom Ramen
Make a quick, flavorful dashi and serve with the most flavor-packed mushrooms you've ever had.
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Enjoy this popular sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang shrimp pasta, and save room for seconds! This simple copycat recipe is made with al dente fettuccine, pan-seared shrimp in a creamy sriracha and chili sauce.
Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious summer salad full of fresh ingredients! A tangy balsamic dressing ties the fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and tender pasta together for the perfect side dish to any potluck or BBQ. Get the recipe.
Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
Quick and easy to make and full of delicious lemon & cilantro flavor! These Lamb Meatballs work just as well next to a pile of indulgent mashed potatoes as they do as an appetizer or as part of a buffet. A staple in my home, I've made these little gems since I learned how to cook - and they never fail to satisfy.
Shrimp Kabobs
Fresh shrimp and vegetables are seasoned and grilled, then finished off with a banana pepper sauce for a light and fresh meal with zesty flavors.
Creamy Broccoli Pasta
This pasta is loaded with veggies for a healthier dish you'll love.
Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
These meatballs are seasoned with a blend of dried herbs and made with panko breadcrumbs and finely minced onions - these help to keep the meatballs tender. Once the meatballs have been formed, the dish comes together in a flash.
Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews
A quick and easy caprese version that's filling enough for dinner.
Pappardelle Pesto Pasta with Veggies
This pasta dish is quick and simple to put together. With delicious noodles, flavorful pesto, and nutritious vegetables, you get a restaurant-quality meal at home in under 30 minutes.
Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken
Make the best Lemon Chicken Marinade in just a few minutes with simple, healthy, ingredients. It's great for grilling, pan frying and oven baking. With olive oil, lemon & basil the chicken comes out so juicy, tender and loaded with flavor.
Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta
Done in 15 minutes & crazy delicious this salmon crème fraîche pasta with lemon and chives is a true winner any night of the week. Made with fresh or frozen salmon, crème fraîche makes it a bit lighter - for a summery pasta you'll love having year round.
Lamb Burgers with Tahini Sauce
This lamb burger gets its Mediterranean flavor from lots of fresh herbs; a combo of oregano, mint, dill and parsley, and a good dose of feta and cumin. And that Tahini sauce is what takes it over the top!
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