Serve a Mother's Day brunch
When you can’t decide whether to celebrate Mother’s Day with a nice breakfast or big lunch, choose some of Mom’s favorite foods from those meals and combine them into a relaxing brunch.
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Mocha Coffee
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Pour hot coffee into a mug. Add cocoa, sugar, and milk; stir until combined. Makes 1 serving.
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Veggie Scrambled Eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and peppers; sauté until onions soften, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Add egg mixture to vegetables; stir in tomatoes. Cook until eggs are set. Mix in cheese; serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
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Oven Bacon
1 pound thick-sliced bacon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange bacon on foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. (Edges of bacon may touch or overlap slightly.) Bake until bacon reaches desired degree of doneness, about 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove bacon from the baking sheet with tongs or a fork, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Strawberry Shortcake
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 egg, beaten
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and cream of tartar. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives. Stir in cream and egg. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 minutes. Press into a 1/2-inch thick sheet. Cut into squares. Place on baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries. Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries. Makes 12 servings.
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Pantry Pointers
To make a more relaxed atmosphere for Mother’s Day, set the table the night before.
Serving food on warm plates is a nice touch. To do this, place oven-safe plates in the oven on the lowest setting for a few minutes. Handle carefully with potholders.
The Practical Pantry ©2008 Tammy P. Olson
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