There's a Mother's Day tradition in my home that brings as much joy to my children as it does to me: breakfast in bed.
If your kids love cooking for Mum or a special someone on Mother's Day, we've compiled a list of easy and tasty recipes to suit every taste bud, from eggs five ways and custard-like pancakes.
Cooking with children is also a great way for them to learn about food and how to prepare it.
Before you get started, the New South Wales Food Authority has some helpful tips on safety and hygiene when kids are helping adults in the kitchen.
Five ways with eggs
Eggs are an easy and hearty breakfast option, whether they're boiled, poached, fried, scrambled, or an omelette.
If the mum in your life has a preference for how she likes her eggs, chef Jerry Mai shows us some foolproof methods to get your eggs cooked perfectly every time.
If you're looking for something that is a little more fancy, this recipe for adds a seriously decadent twist to a classic dish.
Or try this.
Make it the night before
If you want to avoid the potential for early morning chaos in the kitchen, why not prep a delightful dish with your kids the night before?
This by cookbook author Julia Busuttil Nishimura sits somewhere between French toast and a bread-and-butter pudding, since it's baked all together in the oven.
It's the perfect version for when you want a fuss-free brunch or breakfast, or you simply don't want to stand over the stove frying the slices individually.
For something easy yet nutritious that you can make the night before, try Julia's .
Mother's Day on a budget
Nothing says indulgent breakfast like pancakes.
The most brilliant thing about this is how it comes together.
It's easy and fast, needing nothing more than a few ingredients — perfect for a long, lazy weekend breakfast.
If you have a few blackened, overripe bananas in your fruit bowl at home, they are the perfect ingredient for banana bread or a smoothie.
This recipe for is not only a comforting, humble cake, but it's incredibly easy and quick to put together.
Or try for a bed-friendly option for Mum.
Allergy-friendly option
are gluten free, dairy free and egg free, making them a free-for-all for almost everyone who loves a fritter.
The recipe contains chickpea flour (aka besan), which is free from gluten and also behaves like egg when enough liquid is added.
The flavour profile is very neutral so you may choose your own adventure! Add a teaspoon of curry powder, za'atar, or some smoky paprika to completely transform these and transport you to flavourtown.
