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Good grain recipes for Mother’s Day

Mothers Day is coming up on Sunday May 14! Do you have a plan to celebrate your Mother yet? We’ve put together out best recipes that you can make for your Mother to celebrate her this week.


Breakfast: Blueberry baked oatmeal

There is no better feeling that eating breakfast that tastes good, is nutritious and easy to make. Whip this baked oatmeal up for your Mother on Sunday! With the added bonus of blueberries you can be sure this sweet breakfast will start Mother’s Day off right.


Lunch: Tomato, basil and garlic whole wheat pasta

We love a good pasta recipe at Good in Every Grain- especially a lighter lunch option! Tomato, basil and garlic whole wheat pasta is a simple yet classic Italian pasta that makes the most of local tomatoes, basil and garlic! Using whole wheat pasta can have the added health benefits that whole wheat pasta has to offer. Make it a nutritious, delicious lunch your Mother will enjoy!


Appetizer: Soy hummus

Hummus made from soybeans!

The perfect way to enjoy family time is catching up together- with delicious snacks to munch on! Try this appetizer homemade soy hummus for an appetizer before dinner while catching up with family this Mother’s Day!


Dinner: Charred tofu and barley bowl

charred tofu and barley bowl
Barley, broccoli, savoy cabbage with chargrilled tofu with sriracha

barley is a crowd favourite grain when it comes to making great dinners. And this recipe is customizable for your Mothers favourite tastes. Not a fan of tofu? Swap that out for another protein source. Looking to add more vegetables to your barley bowl? Check out what’s in season this month for a locally inspired dinner bowl!


Drink: Summer whisky cocktail

cranberry whisky cocktail with frozen cranberries and orange slices
Red Cranberry cocktail Punch with Orange Slices

It might not be summer yet, but break out the heat with the seasonal cocktail made from Ontario whisky! Did you know, most Canadian whisky’s are made from grain corn? Celebrate Mother’s Day with a corn whisky cocktail.