Mother's Day

With Mother's Day fast approaching, we at the NeighbourBlog office thought we would give everyone a little help when it comes to treating your Mum. 

After many years of experience, we have concluded that the best way to get Brownie Points is making her Breakfast in Bed. Complete with a fresh pot of coffee and hot milk (or tea!). This will keep you golden all year.

Possibly the best breakfast of all time is Eggs Benedict (We think so anyway). So here is our recipe for this awesome breakfast. Plus, it's fine to use ready made Hollandaise Sauce, but if you are feeling brave (or if you're a really good cook) then we've included the recipe for it below too. 

2 SUPER fresh eggs (poaching an egg strikes fear into the hearts of many but a fresh egg does wonders)

1 English Muffin

2 Slices of Smoked Salmon

Few Sprigs of fresh Dill

6 tbsp Hollandaise

- Bring a pan half filled with water to the boil.

- Toast the muffin on each side and butter.

- If using ready made Hollandaise, then heat according to the instructions on the pack. 

- Now for the poaching of the eggs (stay calm). Once the water has boiled, turn the heat on the pan down to the lowest possible setting. Crack the egg into a cup, and gently slip it into the water. Put a lid over the pan and leave for 5 minutes, once the whites of the egg are cooked, remove it using a slotted spoon and drain well. (This is our go to method every time, it really works!)

- Next, top the muffin sides with the Salmon first and season (a little lemon juice on it is wonderful too).

- Next add the eggs on top of the salmon and then the Hollandaise. 

- Garnish with Dill.

- Act smug to Mum for making it.

Now for our Hollandaise (we accept no responsibility for it going wrong, we can't make this either... This recipe is courtesy of BBC Good Food.

125g Butter

2 Egg Yolks

1/2 tsp White Wine Vinegar

Pinch of Salt

Splash of Ice Cold Water

Lemon Juice

Cayenne Pepper

Melt 125g butter in a saucepan and skim any white solids from surface. Keep the butter warm. Put 2 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and a splash of ice-cold water in a metal or glass bowl that will fit over a small pan. Whisk for a few minutes then put the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and whisk continuously until pale and thick, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the melted butter, bit by bit until it’s all incorporated and you have a creamy hollandaise. (If it gets too thick, add a splash of water.) Season with a squeeze of lemon juice and a little cayenne pepper. Keep warm until needed.

Keep those Mum's happy! 

(Don't forget it's this Sunday 30th March!)

The NeighbourBlog Team