Mother’s Day is a classic celebration of all things Mom. No matter how you celebrate, give your menu a twist with one of our tasty main dishes. Complete with a drink, appetizer and dessert, these meals are guaranteed to make Mom’s day.
The High Tea Menu
Pomegrantae Kir Royale Mocktail: Toast Mom with this elegant mocktail made with chilled sparkling water, pomegranate juice and strawberries tossed in a little sugar.
Avocado & Pink Grapefruit Salad: Keep your starter simple. Rich, creamy avocado and sweetly tart pink grapefruit are delicious topped with a dressing of honey, lime juice and olive oil.
Curried Chicken Croque Madame: Give this classic French sandwich an Indian twist by brushing chicken breasts with curry paste before baking and spreading mango chutney on the ciabatta.
Strawberry Cinnamon Shortcakes:
Tender shortcakes, juicy strawberries and a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream are what make strawberry shortcakes a beloved classic.
The Seafood-Lover’s Menu
Lemon & Ginger Fizz: Ready in less than 10 minutes, this kid-friendly mocktail can be turned into a celebratory adult cocktail by adding 1 oz (2 tbsp) gin to each glass.
Fiesta Shrimp Salad: Fresh and light red onion, ripe mangoes and red pepper come together to produce one impressive salad. Better yet, the shrimp is poached in fruit juice, adding an extra layer of flavour.
Sushi-Style Smoked Salmon Stuffed Omelette: A thin layer of ginger- and wasabi-spiked cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon and cucumber matchsticks transform two thin omelettes into a sushi-style main.
Mini Blueberry-Lime Tarts: Delicate pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta and topped with fresh blueberry-lime compote can be made the day before a party and stashed in the fridge until you’re ready to wow your guests.
The Decadence Menu
Grapefruit-Raspberry Mimosa Mocktail: Fresh grapefruit juice, grenadine and sparkling water served in elegant flutes help get the party started. Take the drink from day to night by swapping the sparkling water for Mom’s favourite sparkling wine.
Lobster with Gribiche Sauce: Nothing says special occasion quite like seeing lobster on the menu. Take a break from the traditional butter and lemon dipping sauce and whip up a batch of this tangy, caper-studded gribiche instead.
Eggs Benedict on Polenta Rounds with Yogourt Hollandaise: Let the English muffins take a back seat. Use slices of ready-to-eat polenta in lieu of bread as the foundation for a lighter eggs Benny. Watch our video for easy step-by-step instructions.
Nutty Orange-Chocolate Flourless Cake: With a crust made of shredded coconut, ground almonds and butter, you know you’re in for a real treat with this showstopper dessert is a real treat.