Mother's Day Treats

Tomorrow is the day we celebrate mom and all she's cooked for us as well as cleaning , chauffeuring and a ton of other stuff.In return make her something special. You don't have to go all gourmet.Just a few extra touches and you can have a fancy brunch, lunch or dinner.

For breakfast and brunch try sprucing up the old favorites. Instead of just French toast, try making the stuffed version. Spread both sides with cream cheese and a strawberry or raspberry jam , then assemble. You can also make a healthier version using whole wheat bread and then drizzle warm maple syrup on top. Eggs can have some flair too. Instead of the usual omelet try the crispier Italian frittata. Use Parmesan cheese for bite along with some sun dried tomatoes and basil. You can also fry up some pancetta with it and serve with toasted Italian bread.

A late lunch or early supper is always nice too. Salads are a great Spring treat and you can have fun creating an over the top one. A chef salad is easy to make along with being tasty. Use rolls of sliced turkey, ham and roast beef along with American and Swiss cheese. Pour just a simple vinaigrette over it and served with out of the oven breadsticks. Another delicious salad is Nicoise which has tuna added. You can also add some broccoli florets along with grape tomatoes and black or green olives. Again just a simple vinaigrette is your best choice of dressing/

Mother's Day shouldn't mean a disaster in mom's kitchen. You can create tasty and yet surprisingly simple dishes for mom on her day. It doesn't take a lot , just a lot of love.