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Jack Monroe’s Ultimate Mother’s Day Menu

by Julia Pal

published on 13 March 2014

With this Ultimate Mother’s Day Menu, Jack Monroe shows how easy it is to create a truly special celebratory meal without spending a fortune.

Starter:

Love Soup

Love Soup

by Jack Monroe

Pure comfort in a (heart-shaped) bowl, this warming carrot, onion and ginger soup is the perfect way to start your special meal.

Main:

Earthy Red Wine and Mushroom Risotto

Earthy Red Wine and Mushroom Risotto

by Jack Monroe

This hearty risotto is packed with bags of flavour and is perfect served with green vegetables on the side.

Dessert:

Paddington Bear Sponge Puddings

Paddington Bear Sponge Puddings

by Jack Monroe

These cute little marmalade sponge puddings are a gorgeously nostalgic way to end your Mother’s Day meal. Serve with lashings of custard.

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