8 Mother's Day Recipes That'll Make Mum Feel Like A Queen

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Our mums deserve it all. So give her the royal treatment this Mother's Day!
Whether it's breakfast in bed, a fancy brunch, or a hearty dinner, preparing a meal for Mum is a thoughtful and meaningful way to show your love and appreciation. Below are 8 Mother's Day recipes that will make Mum feel like the queen that she is on this special day.
We've got you covered with a range of options that will suit all tastes and dietary needs. So, grab your apron and get ready to cook up a storm for the amazing mums in your life!
Something Savoury
1. Roast Vegetable Rosti With Poached Eggs
Start Mum's day off the right way with the classic Roast Vegetable Rosti with Poached Eggs. A scrumptious, crispy rosti lays the foundation for poached egg perfection. Not sure how to poach an egg? Check out our easy how-to guide and you'll be off master of the egg poach in no time!
2. Sriracha Egg Dip
Need some ideas for a little midday or pre-dinner snack? Try this Sriracha Egg Dip. This dish is perfect for mums who love a little bit of spice, and this recipe allows you to dial up the heat or pull it back to something a bit more subtle. Add celery sticks and pita chips and you have a snackable, shareable meal. This delicious recipes requires hard-boiled eggs, so check out our guide on the best ways to peel them.
3. Roasted Pumpkin & Egg Rounds with Fetta & Herb Pesto
We love a healthy, balanced snack to kick off a good meal. And we're sure Mum will love these Pumpkin & Egg Rounds. This mouth-watering recipe starts off with dukkah-seasoned pumpkin, topped with delicious pesto, fried eggs, and fetta. It's so good Mum might grab more than one!
4. Zucchini, Mushroom & Chilli Carbonara
Now we dive into mains. This healthy Carbonara is a guilt-free indulgence that the entire family can enjoy. Show Mum how much you care as you plate up this comforting, cosy dish filled with tasty mushrooms, zucchini, and just the right amounts of chilli and basil. This dish will surely make Mum feel loved.
5. Healthy Pasta Primavera
Maybe she prefers penne or tagliatelle? If so, make this healthy Pasta Primavera. With asparagus, peas, pecorino, and dill, this dish is feast for the senses. The smell alone with have the whole family waiting in anticipation! Top each dish off with a beautifully poached egg and dinner is sorted.
Delectable Desserts
6. Paris Brest
The fun isn't over yet! Mum will be on cloud 9 once she sees this Paris Brest come out for dessert. A thick choux pastry encloses airy dollops of whipped cream and passionfruit curd. Blink twice and this one might be gone before you know it!
7. Magic Custard Cake Slice
Want to go for a real Mother's Day surprise? This custard dessert is actually magic. It only uses a few simple ingredients, yet mysteriously forms 3 unique layers as it's baking. How?! Is it a cake? Is it a slice? Decide for yourself when you make this delicious dessert for Mother's Day.
8. Raspberry & Passionfruit Mile-High Layer Cake
If we had one layer of cake for every reason why we love Mum, it would be a mile high! Express your love in a big way as you stack layers upon layers of cake, passionfruit, and raspberry in this delicious dessert. This cake is without a doubt a grand expression of your love on Mother's Day.
Spoil Mum With These Mother's Day Recipes
Whether it's brekky, lunch, or dinner, you'll have plenty of ways to spoil Mum with Mother's Day recipes. And while we love high tea any day, sometimes love is best expressed through meals made with our own hands. So give her the royal treatment, and show Mum how much you really care this Mother's Day.
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