From Linda Larsen,
Your Guide to Busy Cooks.
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I made my first Mother's Day dinner when I was 10 years old. The recipes were straight out of the Betty Crocker's Boys and Girl's Cookbook: Ham Loaf Hawaiian, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a heart shaped cake. I was working so hard cooking and baking that I didn't even get out of my pajamas in time for dinner! My mom loved it.

These recipes and menus will cover any situation for a Sunday in May, and all are geared to beginning cooks. From a make-ahead brunch to a picnic in the park, your mom will have a wonderful time.

Make sure to have a plan, make lists, and delegate duties so everyone in the family plays a part in the meals and the chores don't all fall on one person. Have fun!

Breakfast in Bed

• Juice with Fruit Kabobs
• Baked Omelet
• Fresh Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
• Apricot Waffles
• Pancake Banana Splits
• Alphabet Bread Sticks
• Tiny Caramel Rolls

Make Ahead Brunch

• Citrus Cooler
• Mock Cheese Souffle
• Blueberry French Toast Bake
• Apple Glazed Sausage and Bacon
• Overnight Fruit Bowl
• Crescent Hearts

Picnic in the Park

• Gingered Lemonade
• In a Hurry Potato Salad
• Melon Salad
• Oven Fried Chicken
• Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats

Lunch on the Grill

• Mustard Grilled Salmon Salad
• Grilled Cheese Bread
• Grilled New Potatoes
• Seven Layer Slaw
• Ribbon Angel Food Sherbet Cake

Elegant Seafood Dinner

• Seafood in Patty Shells
• Roasted Asparagus
• Frozen Fruit Salad
• Spinach Strawberry Salad
• Heart Cake
• Lemon Berry Tart

Oh okay, here's the recipe for "Ham" Loaf Hawaiian!

Have a fabulous time with your mom on Sunday.