Hello Everyone!
After all the holidays, Eid celebrations and family get-togethers, we have another reason to celebrate a very special day this week.
On Sunday we honour all the moms in our lives for Mother’s Day.
Yes, I know some say Mother’s Day is every day, but moms look forward to all the spoils.
I have fond memories of whispers happening the week before Mother’s Day.
When my kids were little the highlight of their week was making Mother’s Day cards at school.
I looked forward to them coming home all excited, trying so hard not to spill the beans, saying, “I have a secret, but I can’t tell you, so don’t ask, you have to wait until Sunday.”
Sunday comes and the hustle and bustle starts early in the morning.
The more I pretend to sleep, the louder the noise comes from the kitchen.
The highlight for me was the proud smiles on those little faces as they carried in a plate, followed by loads of hugs, kisses, and cuddles.
This was followed by plots and plans as they tried to talk themselves out of kitchen duty!
So, whether you are being spoiled or spoiling your mom, aunty, granny or a loved one, here is wishing you a day filled with lots of love and capture all those priceless memories. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
This week I am sharing some easy Mother’s Day breakfast recipes for the little ones to make (with the supervised help of dad, an adult, or an older sibling).
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Happy Cooking and Baking
Love, Your Cooksister.
Recipes
Chicken Breakfast Wrap
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
For the Chicken Filling
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
6-8 chicken fillets cut in cubes
1 punnet mushrooms sliced
2 onions sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon fine cumin
1 teaspoon fine coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried garlic flakes
Dash of Lemon juice
Pinch of cinnamon
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Chopped spinach
Chopped cabbage
Method
On a stove top on a high heat, heat the pan or wok.
Add in the oil and the chicken and mushroom.
Add in the lemon, spices and stir fry until all the water has dried up and the chicken has cooked.
Add in the pepper strips and onion and stir fry for 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
***To assemble***
Heat a tortilla in a hot dry pan.
Add the chicken filling mixture
Add your greens and top sour cream or yoghurt.
Grated eggs on toast
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
2 slices whole wheat toasted
2 slices smoked chicken
2 tablespoons mayo
Smashed Avo
3 hardboiled eggs
spring onion for garnish
Method
Allow the toast to cool. Add on mayo, smoked chicken and smash Avo.
Grate the hardboiled eggs over the toast and garnish with spring onion and chilli flakes (optional)
French Toast Croissants
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
6 croissants sliced in half
In a deep glass bowl whisk together the following
4 eggs
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ tsp fine cinnamon
Method
Melt some butter in a pan until it sizzles
Turn off the heat
Dip your Croissants in your egg mixture
Place your Croissants in your pan top side first
Turn on your heat to low
Once it is golden, turn over and fry the bottom side.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle some brown sugar and cinnamon while it is warm
*Serve with sliced or fried banana
*Serve with Berries or Toasted almonds
*Serve with a dash of honey or enjoy as is
Coffee Muffins
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
1 egg
½ cup soft butter
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups flour
2 tsps baking powder
¾ cup milk
¼ cup cooled boiling water
2 tablespoons coffee
Pinch of salt
¾ cup chocolate vermicelli (or extra if you like)
Method
In a cup mix the coffee with the milk and water. Allow to cool completely.
In a large bowl whisk together the egg, butter, sugar, and vanilla essence until light and creamy. Add the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the cup of cold coffee and mix until well combined.
Fold in the chocolate vermicelli.
Fill a muffin cup with ¾ full batter and bake in a preheated oven on 180 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Eggs in a yoghurt sauce (Turkish Style)
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients for the sauce
1 cup double cream yogurt
1 grated garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon jeera powder
Method
Mix all ingredients together and bring to room temperature
**Fry your eggs (with the yolk still a bit runny)
Top on a bed of spiced yoghurt
Ingredients for the butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dukka spice
1 tablespoon crushed chilli
Method
Melt butter on a high heat, once melted add in the spices and allow to bubble or foam
Spoon over the eggs and garnish a sprinkle of sumac and freshly chopped parsley.
Overnight Oats Jar
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
2 heaped tablespoons oats
2 dates pitted and chopped
2 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cranberries
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of cardamom
¾ cup milk
Method
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight in an airtight glass jar
The next morning, top with fresh fruit, toasted nuts/ homemade muesli (see my previous post for recipe) and a drizzle of honey
Smoothie Bowl
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
1 cup frozen fruit
1 ripe banana
3 tablespoons double cream yoghurt
Or 2 tablespoons coconut or almond milk for a dairy free option.
Muesli of your choice
Method
Blend in a blender until smooth, pour into a bowl and add your extra fruit, muesli, or nuts...
*Frozen fruit works best for this recipe as it adds that extra thick creaminess