60 Mother's Day dinner ideas for the mom who deserves more than brunch

An elegant dinner is just the thing to make the mother figure in your life feel special.

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No matter what the mother figures in your life like to eat for dinner, you’ll find a generous number of recipes to choose from in this spring-forward lineup. Meat, poultry, fish and vegetables are all represented, as are cuisines — all-American recipes are accompanied by everything from and French classics to takeout-inspired treats. Choose from simple main courses such as meatloaf and roast chicken to start.

Pair them with a few crowd-pleasing sides — you can’t go wrong with creamy risotto, baked macaroni and cheese or seasonal vegetable tarts. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too. Ever the versatile ingredient, cauliflower makes its way into two pasta sauces — one a hearty and filling bolognese, the other a smooth and silky cream sauce.



If you’re not keen on making an elaborate feast this year, we have you covered. Most of these recipes are quick and simple, and many of them have make-ahead components or can be prepared completely in advance. Pair any combination of mains and sides (or just serve sides for dinner!) together to make a dinner that won’t soon be forgotten.

Take our advice — flowers and chocolate are nice, but a homemade dinner (even at its most basic) is sure to show Mom just how much you care. We can’t say for sure if this is a good or bad thing, but once your family tastes some of these recipes, they will be asking you to cook dinner for every going forward. Let’s call it a testament to your skills in the kitchen.

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