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For Mother’s Day all I have requested is breakfast in bed. Well, breakfast in bed…and no whining, a chicken coop and maybe some new Louboutins (my guess is that I’ll get one of the four, the one that involves a cup of coffee). If you’re looking for ideas for making mom’s morning special or simply want to drop a hint to some less-than-prepared family members, here are some of my tried and true breakfast recipes:

Toast some good, crusty bread, smear with butter and marmalade or jam—simple and delicious.

Making pancakes in the morning is a breeze if you mix and store dry ingredients in a sealed container in your pantry — I often quadruple the recipe.  Then, come breakfast time just mix 1 cup of the dry mix with 1 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs.  This yields about 10, 4-5″ pancakes with ease.

Princess crepes are our special weekend breakfast treat (and I have it on good authority that princes like them too). To make them extra special, simply melt a handful of chocolate chips and brush into the crepes before rolling.

When Donald Link was here, he taught me this great tip for making the perfect egg. This quick video shows you a couple of tricks to get you to egg perfection.

Homemade granola layered with greek yogurt and fresh berries makes a beautiful parfait.

Photo by Erin Feinblatt

Banana bread, or banana toast is an even easier option that my mom used to make for me when I was little.

Mushroom frittata is an great dish that you can make using only one pan.

Whatever your plans are, if you’re a mom, I hope you feel spoiled all day!