Whats Cookin’ – Kid Friendly Mother’s Day Meals
This Mother’s Day, surprise Mom with delightful homemade meals prepared by the little chefs in your life. From creamy avocado toast topped with egg to a refreshing avocado salad bursting with flavor, these kid-friendly recipes are sure to impress. Gather your ingredients, don your aprons, and get ready to create a delicious feast that Mom will cherish.
Avocado Toast Ingredients:
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough or whole grain)
- 1 ripe avocado
- Salt and pepper
- A squeeze of lemon juice
Suggested toppings:
- 2 eggs
- Cherry tomatoes (cut in half or quarters)
- Feta cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Microgreens
Avocado Mango Salad Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice from two limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado Toast Directions:
Step 1: Toast the bread.
Step 2: While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop the avocado it out the into a bowl.
Step 3: Mash ripe avocados in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 4: Spread the mashed avocado onto the toast.
Top with cherry tomatoes (cut in half or quarters), feta cheese, microgreens and red pepper flakes. Add a drizzle of olive oil and top with an egg – cooked to your preference (optional).
Avocado Mango Salad Directions:
Step 1: a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, diced mango, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
Step 2: Squeeze the lime juice over the avocado mango mixture.
Step 3: Gently toss together until well combined.
Step 4: Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6: Serve the avocado mango salsa chilled as a topping for grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, or enjoy it with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
