The Perfect Mother’s Day BBQ Recipes

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the amazing moms in our lives than with a delicious, homemade BBQ feast? If you’re searching for thoughtful and easy Mother’s Day recipes, this guide has everything you need. Whether you’re cooking for Mom, Grandma, or any mother figure, these BBQ-inspired dishes will show your love in the most flavourful way.

Main Course

Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter

If you’re looking for fresh and elegant Mother’s Day recipes, this grilled salmon with dill butter is a standout. Salmon is not only light and healthy, it’s also perfect for warm spring weather.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• Oil (peanut, sunflower, or coconut)
• Salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to high (450°F–550°F).
2. Salt the salmon and mix dill with softened butter.
3. Lightly oil the salmon and grill grates.
4. Grill salmon skin-side up for 2–4 minutes, then flip.
5. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3–5 minutes with the lid closed.
6. Serve with lemon slices and a fresh side salad.

Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A hearty and flavourful option, this stuffed chicken breast recipe is one of those Mother’s Day recipes that feels extra special without being overly complicated. The cheesy, savory filling is guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 4 oz baby spinach
• 4 thick slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 tbsp BBQ rub
• Oil for grilling

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high (350°F–400°F).
2. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and season with BBQ rub.
3. Stuff with spinach, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes. Secure with toothpicks.
4. Lightly oil and grill 8 minutes with lid closed.
5. Flip and grill 7–10 more minutes until cooked through.
6. Remove toothpicks and serve with a crisp salad.

Side Salads

Great Mother’s Day recipes always include a couple of vibrant, fresh side dishes. These two salads are easy to make and bring a colourful contrast to your grilled mains.

Garden Salad with Garlic Dill Dressing

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• Romaine lettuce, chopped
• Cucumber, tomato, green pepper, carrot, radish, and green onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp dried dill
• ½ cup olive oil
• 3–6 tbsp mayonnaise
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk garlic, lemon juice, and dill.
2. Slowly add olive oil while whisking.
3. Fold in mayo until creamy, then add Parmesan.
4. Toss with veggies and serve.

Greek Salad

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• Romaine lettuce
• Sliced red onion
• Tomatoes, cucumber, red & green bell peppers
• Black olives
• Feta cheese
• ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 minced garlic clove
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Whisk dressing ingredients separately, then toss with salad.
3. Serve chilled with grilled entrees.

Dessert

End your meal on a sweet note with these easy, crowd-pleasing Mother’s Day dessert recipes straight from the grill.

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 2–4 peaches or nectarines
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Brush fruit with oil and grill 4–5 minutes per side.
3. Top with ice cream, drizzle with honey, and finish with a pinch of sea salt.

Peach-Strawberry Rustic Pie

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 2 fresh peaches or 1 can (drained)
• 15–20 sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp flour + sugar for sprinkling
• 1 ready-made pie crust
• Pizza stone or baking sheet
• Vanilla ice cream

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to 375°F using indirect heat.
2. Mix peaches, strawberries, flour, and sugar.
3. Roll out crust, fill center with fruit, and fold edges inward.
4. Bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet until golden and bubbly.
5. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

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