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Looking for some quick lunch recipes for Mother's Day? Go through the article to explore some delicious and tasty recipes for the day.


Mother's Day Lunch Recipe

Whether she is a working mother or a homemaker, kitchen is an inseparable part of a woman’s life. Preparing food is a must to ensure that her family leads a healthy life. On Mother's Day, let your mother get a day off from the kitchen, while you take over it. This would not only make her feel special and happy, but also get a chance to taste mouth-watering food prepared by you. While your mother relaxes and does things which she loves doing, you wear the chef cap and set straight for the kitchen, to cook a delightful lunch for her. In the following lines, explore some easy recipes that you can prepare on Mother's Day.

Quick Lunch Recipes For Mother's Day

Chicken and Bacon Kabobs

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 2 Green Onions, minced
  • 10 large Mushrooms, cut in half
  • 3 skinless, boneless Chicken Breast halves, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 pound thick slice Bacon, cut in half
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks, drained
  • Skewers
Directions
  • The first step towards making chicken and bacon kabobs is to mix soy sauce, cider vinegar, honey, canola oil and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Add mushroom and chicken pieces to the bowl. Stir it well, so that the pieces get coated with the mixture.
  • Cover the bowl and keep in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  • Now, preheat the grill on high temperature.
  • Cover the chicken chunks with bacon and thread them onto skewers, alternating with mushroom halves and pineapple chunks.
  • After oiling the grill grate, arrange the skewers on it.
  • Cook it for 15 to 20 minutes and brush it with soy sauce mixture, until bacon is crisp and chicken juices run clear.
Pork Souvlaki in a Pita 

Ingredients
  • 1½ lbs boneless Pork Loin or Tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano, crumbled
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 medium Onions, cut into chunks
  • 2 Red, Yellow or Green Peppers, cut into chunks
  • 8 Cherry Tomatoes (optional)
  • 4 to 6 medium Pita Breads
  • Tzatziki Sauce, for serving
Directionsb
  • The first step would be to prepare the marinating mixture. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Now, store the cubed pork in a zip-top plastic bag, with marinade poured over it. Make sure you press out as much air as possible.
  • Refrigerate this for a minimum of 2 hours and maximum overnight.
  • Soak eight bamboo skewers in water, for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, wrap pita breads in foil and place in an oven heated to 250oF.
  • Once the meat had marinated, strain the water. Thread marinated pork cubes, alternating with onion and pepper chunks, onto the skewers. You can add cherry tomato, if you want.
  • Pre-heat the barbeque grill to medium temperature and place the skewers on the grill. Cook each side for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • For serving, use a warmed pita to slide the cooked meat and veggies off the skewers.
  • Roll up the pita and add a spoonful of tzatziki sauce, to give finishing touches.
Turkey and Asparagus Crepes

Ingredients
  • 20 gm Butter, melted
  • 4 thin slices Turkey
  • 4 thin slices Jarlsberg Cheese
  • 2 bunches Asparagus, ends trimmed, blanched
  • ½ cup Light Cream
  • ½ cup Cheddar, grated
  • ½ cup Plain Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Light Cream
Directions
  • The first step to make turkey and asparagus crepe would be to prepare a batter. For this, sift flour into a bowl, with a pinch of salt.
  • Beat an egg and add to the flour. Add half of milk and mix well. Now, pour the remaining milk and ½ cup cream into it and stir well.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan and brush it with a little melted butter.
  • Now, add a cup of batter and tilt pan on all sides so that it covers the base.
  • Wait for the bubbles to appear. Then, turn the crepe and cook for another one minute.
  • In a pre-heated oven grill, place crepes on a flat surface and top it with turkey, jarlsberg cheese and asparagus.
  • Roll the crepe and place it in a heat-proof serving dish. Now, pour 1/3 cup cream and sprinkle grated cheddar and pepper on top.
  • Keep this dish over heat, so that the cheese melts and the cream starts bubbling. Serve it immediately.