Don’t be lulled into thinking that Mum’s unconditional love will endure it if you dare serve her burnt toast and a warm glass of orange juice on Mothers’ Day. Instead, show her the appreciation she deserves with the perfect breakfast in bed. We have everything you need right here – from recipes, to the shopping list, and even some tips from Chef Violet Oon,(of Violet Oon’s Kitchen) to spice up your eggs benny.
So go ahead, put on that apron for the love of Mum!
Breakfast Parfait
Kick off the morning with the winning combination of fresh berries, honey, Greek yoghurt, and granola in a towering glass of Breakfast Parfait. Not only is this recipe healthy, it’s simple and delicious! We used strawberries and blueberries but you can switch them out for any sort of fresh fruit if Mum’s not a berry fan. (We haven’t come across one yet!)
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
Nothing beats Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon when it comes to classic (and most irresistible) breakfast dishes. It might look difficult, but getting your poaching technique down pat is all there is to it. We put a couple of slices of smoked salmon over a lightly buttered, toasted English muffin, and topped it with an egg. We lashed it with our homemade Hollandaise sauce and a smattering of chopped chives.
To spice things up a little, Chef Violet Oon recommends sprinkling Japanese Shichimi Togarashi – spicy powdered seasoning that includes dried chili peppers, orange peel, sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, ginger, and seaweed – on top of the Hollandaise sauce. Create your own love heart stencil using scissors and baking paper.
Raspberry White Chocolate Muffin
Think fresh raspberries, scrumptious white chocolate, and the fragrance of strawberry yoghurt with every bite of this sinfully moist (we use olive oil) muffin. We also made a little heart on top of our Raspberry White Chocolate muffin, this time with icing sugar. Do the math: there’s only one mum and 6 in a batch, so everyone in the family can enjoy at least one of these decadent treats.
Pink Grapefruit Mojito Mocktail
Quench Mum’s thirst with a pretty-looking tumbler of Pink Grapefruit Mojito Mocktail, which tastes as good as it looks. Another really stress-free recipe, we simply added blueberries, fresh basil leaves and sparkling water – for a little spritz effect – to pink grapefruit juice.
We’ve included all four recipes and a comprehensive shopping list, in PDF, so all you have to do is hit print. You’re welcome, and happy Mother’s Day!
This article was sponsored by FairPrice Finest.
We’d like to thank Bowerbird Home for the gorgeous Mother of Pearl inlay tray!