Cook up a feast this Mother's Day

Cook up a feast this Mother's Day

4 March 2016

Mother's Day is just around the corner, so it's time to get thinking of ideas to let your mum (or maybe your little one's mum) know how special she is on this all-important day. Whilst chocolate and flowers make great gifts, she'll probably like nothing more than putting her feet up and being waited upon for the day.
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Treat your mum this Mother;s Day Mother's Day is just around the corner, so it's time to get thinking of ideas to let your mum (or maybe your little one's mum) know how special she is on this all-important day. Whilst chocolate and flowers make great gifts, she'll probably like nothing more than putting her feet up and being waited upon for the day. Breakfast in bed is a must for all mums this Mother's Day, so kick start the day in style with proper coffee from the coffee machine and slices of toast - even better if you've made the bread yourself! Alternatively, why not whizz up a tasty and nutritious fruit smoothie? Or, for a hearty feast, dig out your favourite non-stick frying pans and rustle up a fluffy cheese and mushroom omelette with French toast - delicious!

Check out our Great British Brekkie recipe here.,Avoid the restaurant crowds on Mother's Day and prepare a dish at home that your mum will adore. Look through our favourite family recipes for inspiration, or ask your mum what she would really like.

Mother's Day is about spending time together as a family, so rather than slaving away in the kitchen all day, make use of time-saving pressure cookers to prepare a speedy roast dinner. Check out our fruity lamb recipe here.,Every mum deserves a sweet treat on Mother's Day, so get out the bakeware and make a cake or individual muffins. A simple Victoria sponge cake is always a winner, or why not try our simple and sweet Mother's Day cupcake recipe here. Make sure you have got all the ingredients to hand, and use kitchen scales to weigh items out if you are following recipes.

Icing bags are handy for adding those special finishing touches to any cake, especially if you want to write ""Happy Mother's Day"" on it.,At the end of the day, make your mum a nice cup of tea whilst you get to work on all the washing up!

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