If you know your way around the kitchen, cook up a storm and cook Mum breakfast in bed. There’s just about nothing better than waking up and eating a luxurious and thoughtfully made breaky in the comfort of soft sheets. Get all the ingredients you need from Coles or Woolworths and whip up a delicious surprise.

French Toast with Berry Compote

This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress and better yet, takes no time to whip up. Serves 4 and only takes 15 minutes!

What you’ll need

• 2 cups frozen mixed berries
• 6 free range eggs
• 1/4 cup milk (or dairy alternative)
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 8 slices of bread
• 200g of vanilla yoghurt

Method

1. Heat a non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Place frozen berries in saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Then remove from heat and set aside.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon. Place the bread into the egg mix and coat, then fry in the pan for 1-2 minutes each side.
4. Place 2 pieces of French toast on a plate, cover with the berry compote, vanilla yoghurt and drizzle with honey.

Classic Eggs Benedict

This classic breakfast dish will make your mouth water and is sure to WOW Mum. Serves 4

What you’ll need

• 8 pieces of short cut bacon
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 8 eggs
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 4 English Muffins
• Butter

Hollandaise

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt

Method

1. Cook the bacon in a medium frying pan until the bacon is browned. Remove and set aside
2. Boil water in a large saucepan then add vinegar and boil again
3. To make the Hollandaise, melt the butter. Put egg yolks, lemon juice and salt in a blender – blending on medium speed for 30 seconds. Slowly add the melted butter while continuing to blend.
4. To cook the eggs, crack one egg at a time into the slow simmering water and cook until your desired firmness. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon to allow the water to drain
5. Toast the English Muffins
6. Place the toasted English Muffins on a plate, add the cooked bacon, place the egg on top and then cover with the Hollandaise sauce

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