For most Jamaican Mothers, they are expected to handle the lion’s share of cooking every day. Coming up with delicious meals day in and day out can get exhausting. So, if you’re not whisking your mom away for a fancy meal on Mother’s Day, why not surprise her by donning the apron and whipping up some mouthwatering Jamaican delights right at home? Here’s a lineup of 9 Jamaican Mother’s Day meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are sure to make her feel like royalty all day long:
Breakfast Meal Options:
- Ackee and Saltfish with Fried Dumplings or Roast Breadfruit
- If your dumpling skills aren’t top-notch, check out our mom-approved guide for foolproof results. Pair with some hot cocoa tea or Milo for an extra dose of love.
- Ital Meal: Callaloo and Saltfish with Boiled Dumplings, Yam, and Green Bananas
- For an authentic touch, add a scoop or two of ackee if you have it. Serve alongside her favorite tea to kickstart her day.
- Porridges Galore
- Rock her morning with some hominy or green banana porridge if she’s a porridge lover at heart.
Lunch:
- Jamaican Patties
- Keep her happy with some delicious patties. Check out our recipe for a delectable homemade version or grab some from a local spot like Tastee’s or Juici Patties.
- Barbecue Jerk Chicken with Festivals
- Feeling fancy? Treat her to homemade barbecue jerk chicken and festivals for a meal fit for a queen.
- Warm Light Pumpkin Soup
- Keep it simple yet satisfying with a warm bowl of pumpkin soup for a comforting lunch.
Dinner:
- Pumpkin Rice and Oxtail with Stir-Fried Vegetables
- Curry Mutton with White Rice or Rice and Peas
- Delight her taste buds with aromatic curry mutton served with her choice of rice. Pair with creamy pasta salad for a satisfying meal.
- Stew Pork with Rice and Peas
- Keep it scrumptious yet simple with stew pork served alongside rice and peas. Customize with a side of her choosing for a meal she won’t forget.
So, whether you’re preparing a feast fit for a king or keeping it cozy and comforting, these Jamaican mother’s day meal ideas are sure to make your mother’s day extra special. Give our Jamaican mothers the royal treatment they deserves with a homemade meal made with love.
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With all these yummy dishes any mother would feel spoilt. Such a varied collection of dishes.
I’m going to be taking my mom to the tropics this year for Mother’s Day because these recipes look amazing!
These Jamaican Mother’s Day meal ideas are absolutely inspiring and perfect for making the day special! Your suggestions capture the vibrant flavors of Jamaica, and I’m particularly excited to surprise my mom with the Ackee and Saltfish breakfast.
These are some great meal suggestions for Mother’s Day! I would love to be surprised with any of these flavored Jamaican dishes, I bet they taste amazing
There’s no better day to treat your mama like a queen than on Mother’s Day! These are all recipes my mom would love to eat.
Oh, yes, my mom would love every single one of these meals. She’s a big fan of Ackee and Saltfish (and to add on Fried Dumplings is a great idea)!
Any mom would be pampered like a queen with these 9 Jamaican Mother’s Day meal ideas! Thanks for sharing!
There are lots of good, delicious meals here. Thanks. I’ll add them to my recipe book.
Everything here sounds good, whether your mom is Jamaican or otherwise! Jerk chicken food dishes are my favorite
This is how I will like to be treated on Mother’s Day. All my favourites are cooked for me and by my man.