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Keeping Mum happy on Mother's Day...
The thing about Mother's Day, 67 gathers, is that Mums love the idea of having a (sort-of) day off but worry about calories and fats they'll consume in the process.
For Dad and the kids the problem therefore becomes not what to cook and serve but making sure meals and treats are as healthy as possible while still being lovely to look at as well as delicious.
With one or two exceptions. 67goingon50 thinks breakfast should be the exception.
Serving Mum breakfast in bed seems to be what kids and mums love best. Pancakes, waffles or similar are kid-friendly in terms of preparation, look lovely on a tray and are easy to eat.
Lunch can be a one-stop meal that won't make Dad break into a sweat -- a roast, say, with plenty of vegetables cooked in one pan.
Supper can be a protein-rich salad (especially if the weather is spring-like) or a tasty soup.
Dessert is ideally something creamy or fruity but with as few carbs and fats as possible.
Have a look at some of these favourite recipes from the archive:
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST STICKS WITH MAPLE WHISKEY DIP
(OR maple syrup, jam, Nutella or lemon curd)
Really easy, oven-baked, great taste & texture
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| Slightly decadent but ever-so-scrumptious with more-ish crisp challah fingers |
prep-ahead, lower-sugar/fat/preservative, easy, child friendly
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| Doesn't matter if they end up pretty or like Impressionist art; it's a mum-delighting treat which kids adore making |
Ultra easy, ultra frugal delicious low-added sugar treat for leftover bread
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| Perfect for mums, kids and dads. All that's needed is bread & egg, and a bit of vanilla, sugar and cinnamon. An extra slice will definitely not break the bank |
EASY-PEASY BUT DELICIOUS LUNCHES
SLOW COOKED BEEF BRISKET:
so tender it cuts with a fork;easy, wallet-friendly, dairy-free
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| (Note: Beef & venison half price; other roasts 25% off at Waitrose for Mother's Day 2025) |
DIETERS' DELIGHT SPICY UN-FRIED CHICKEN & LOWER-FAT POTATO WEDGES
Just like you-know-who's but much better for you: low-fat, low-calorie, beautifully spiced, turns economy chicken into a special treat
Prepare ahead, bake in oven; lots of leftovers for another meal
Delicious,satisfying multi-textured with layers of gorgeous flavour
SUBLIME AVOCADO PILAFF, VEGAN
low-cholesterol & salt; multi-layered flavours & texture
'When I tasted this, I thought I'd died and gone to Heaven'
These recipe has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises. It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.
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