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What To Cook Mum On Mother’s Day

March 7, 2023 - 5 min read 

After years of her cooking for you, flip the script this Mother’s Day and serve your mum a meal you’d made yourself. It’s easy to create a mouth-watering menu for Mother’s Day brunch, lunch or dinner with the latest ovens, cooktops and small kitchen appliances, not to mention coffee machines that brew flat whites to rival the beverages at Mum’s favourite cafe!
Does Mum love morning-tea treats and decadent desserts? How about hearty lunches, light bites or vegetarian delights? For sweet- or savoury-loving mums, you can’t go past these best ever Mother’s Day recipes. Let’s get cooking!

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When Is Mother’s Day 2023?

Better open up the Notes app on your smartphone so you can start plotting your Mother’s Day menu. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, 14 May 2023 in Australia.

For Mother’s Day Brunch

From sweets and treats to savoury bites, round up the best small kitchen appliances to create a brunch spread that’ll make Mum proud.

Blueberry Scones

Whip up scrumptious blueberry scones in your air fryer for brunch bliss that’s ready in less than 15 minutes. With a crispy, golden exterior and perfectly moist centre, these spruced-up scones are a must-make for Mum.

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Prosciutto Pizza

Best shared with Mum, this Italian classic delivers a burst of favourite pizza flavours. Sprinkle some love into a homemade base (a breeze to make with your stand mixer), then serve up this crispy-crust dream straight from the oven – yum!

Watermelon And Friends Juice

For a fresh and fruity brunch addition, this seasonal sip makes the most of in-season watermelon. The nutritious combination of melon, cherry tomatoes, lime and coconut water, loaded into your juicer, is a cinch to make.

Mother’s Day Lunch

Choose from bistro-style classics, flavour-packed vegetarian options or hearty dishes cooked with love in your steam oven or air fryer.

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Lemon And Sage Roast Chicken And Potatoes

There’s nothing better than crispy potatoes and juicy chicken to gladden Mum’s heart. This recipe takes just 50 minutes in the combi steam oven and you’re done! Lunch is served.

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Honey-Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Does Mum prefer a lighter lunch? This soup will more than satisfy! Pop the seasoned pumpkin in the air fryer, then combine ingredients in the blender and serve.

Spinach And Mozzarella Arancini With Tomato Sauce

Flex your finger-food cooking skills with this vegetarian arancini recipe. Make these Italian-inspired balls of cheesy goodness in the air fryer, then top with homemade tomato sauce and tangy grated parmesan.

Mother’s Day Desserts

End Mother’s Day on a sweet note with these delectable desserts, or send Mum home with a homemade treat for later. 

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Level up cheesecake by adding luscious strawberries and ice cream to the mix (namely, the Vitamix!). Place the ingredients into this handy appliance and you’ll be scooping your own ice cream creation in no time.

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Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

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Chocolate And Pear Self-Saucing Pudding

Tempt Mum’s sweet tooth with this simple but scrumptious pudding. Dish it up straight from the air fryer for a wicked dessert that’ll leave her wanting more.

The Take-Home Gift

No Mother’s Day feast is complete without sending Mum home with the perfect parting gift. Is she a bit of a foodie? “For avid cooks, the latest stand mixers and benchtop appliances come in fun colours and soft pastels that’ll add personality to Mum’s kitchen. They’re the perfect gift for Mother’s Day 2023,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.
At the Good Guys, you’ll find gifts for every mum this Mother’s Day. From coffee machines and massage guns to robot vacuums and smart speakers, we’ve got the appliances that will make her day – every day.

“For avid cooks, the latest stand mixers and benchtop appliances come in fun colours and soft pastels that’ll add personality to Mum’s kitchen. They’re the perfect gift for Mother’s Day 2023.”

Looking to make Mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day? Start planning your menu now with these mouth-watering Mother’s Day recipes and visit The Good Guys in-store and online for the perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas. With the latest kitchen appliances, smartphones and personal tech to choose from, it’s easy to show Mum you care!

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