Mother's Day
Sunday, May 9, is Mother's Day, and just like with Father's Day, the best gift is often simply a day where she doesn't have to worry about anything. This time, send her away from the stove and arrange a BBQ yourself where she doesn't have to lift a finger.
Further on, you'll find a detailed menu, a schedule so you or the kids can manage everything independently, and some ideas for those who also want to add a gift. The Rub Kitchen delivers free throughout the Netherlands.
What to put on the table
For Mother's Day, we're aiming for a menu that looks elegant but is also perfectly achievable if the kids want to help.
For the main course: two kilos of skinless chicken thighs, rubbed with Shawarma rub for an aromatic, refined result — allow 65 grams of rub per one and a half kilos of meat. From the grill: zucchini, bell pepper, and asparagus with a little Carolina Gold rub. To share with the Shawarma: warm flatbread with homemade tzatziki. For dessert: grilled peach or pineapple with a scoop of ice cream — festive without needing the oven.
Set the table before she wakes up: flowers, beautiful napkins, a card. The BBQ itself is the main event, but these kinds of details truly make it Mother's Day.
Who does what, and when
The idea is that she doesn't have to do anything at all. The schedule below shows how the rest of the family can make that happen.
Saturday evening: rub the Shawarma rub on the chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate — an overnight rest provides the most flavour. Around 11:00 AM: take the chicken out, half an hour at room temperature ensures more even cooking. 11:30 AM: light the BBQ and aim for 175 to 185°C. 12:00 PM: chicken thighs go indirectly on the grill, 30 to 35 minutes, turn halfway. 12:25 PM: add vegetables, warm flatbread — together on the grill for the last 10 minutes. 12:45 PM: let rest for 5 to 8 minutes under foil, check core temperature (74°C), and then she can join the table.
Which flavour suits her best
Likes something refined: Shawarma, with cinnamon, cumin, and coriander — a bit more special than an ordinary weekday BBQ. Likes it mild and without surprises: Carolina Gold, golden yellow with mustard as the main note. Likes a bit of spice: Tex-Mex or Korean.
The Starter Pack with three flavours solves that immediately — no one has to choose, and everyone gets to taste.
For those who also want to give something tangible
This year, she doesn't cook
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