10 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Mom This Mother's Day

No need for a dinner reservation this Mother’s Day. Show your mom — or the mother figure in your life — how much you appreciate her by cooking a Mother’s Day dinner to remember.

Below, you’ll find ten Mother’s Day dinner ideas for main dishes, sides and desserts that will rival any meal out. Whether you’re looking for a coastal theme (like grilled lobster tails and Key lime pie) or comfort cuisine (like grilled chicken and cheesy scalloped potatoes) your mom and the rest of the family are in for a real treat.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL RECIPE

Nothing says “Mother’s Day Menu” like lobster! These Grilled Lobster Tails call for the simplest of ingredients — butter, lemon, herbs and spices, and, of course, lobster. The sweet and succulent results are a meal fit for a queen.

LOBSTER ROLLS

Ever made lobster rolls at home? It’s easier than you might guess! Just pile buttery lobster on a toasted hot dog bun and you’ve got an extravagant treat for mom and the whole crew. This recipe will transport you to New England and have you back in time for dessert.

FILET MIGNON

When cooking a nice steak, less is more. With filet mignon, all you really need is a little butter, salt, seasoning and a hot skillet, and you’ll have a steakhouse-level meal in no time. Check out the recipes for sides below (like the Air Fryer Baked Potatoes and Lemon Asparagus) for a complete Mother’s Day menu. 

ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

The marinade seals the deal with this Italian Grilled Chicken. Mix together oil, vinegar, salad seasoning, oregano and French's® Chardonnay Dijon Mustard, then marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, grill it and voila! Dinner is served. For an extra healthy meal, these grilled chicken breasts are delicious on a leafy, green salad. That’ll ensure you save room for a slice of delicious pie for dessert.

STUFFED SHELLS

Made with three kinds of cheese, spinach and a flavorful mix of McCormick spices, the whole family will love these stuffed shells! As a bonus, this Mother’s Day recipe is easy to prepare ahead of time, which will give you more time to celebrate mom on her special day.

CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES

When it comes to Mother’s Day dinner ideas, comfort foods rank high on the list. And what’s more comforting than scalloped potatoes? You know that when your mom gets a glimpse of this creamy, cheesy side dish, she’ll know she’s taught you well. 

AIR FRYER BAKED POTATOES

The results are in: the air fryer makes what might be the perfect potato: tender inside and crisp outside, every single time. Make it extra special for Mother’s Day by topping it with homemade Garlic Parm Butter, and serve it with steak, chicken, lobster or just a big salad for a memorable meal.

LEMON ASPARAGUS

The combination of lemon juice, butter and McCormick spices elevates everyday asparagus to a special side that your mom will love. Don’t be surprised if she asks you to make this one again and again. It takes just 10 minutes to prep and cook, so it’s an easy side dish to add to the rotation.  

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE

And for the grand Mother’s Day finale, pie! Underneath the lattice crust, McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract complements the sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb in this beloved recipe. The only thing that could possibly make it better is a scoop of ice cream.

KEY LIME PIE

Finish your Mother’s Day dinner on a tropical note with a sweet-meets-tangy Key Lime Pie. This classic Floridian dessert involves a homemade cookie crust, rich lime filling (you can squeeze the limes or opt for store-bought Key lime juice) and homemade whipped cream. It may be just the zest you and your mom need in your lives!