A Mother's Day sunrise surprise

Mother’s Day is lovely way to pay tribute to mom and the special women in our lives. Of course, moms deserve deserve a big “thank you” every day, but certainly a special acknowledgement on Mother’s Day.

Start Mother’s Day off right with a beautiful breakfast in bed. A pretty tray set with some nice dishes, along with real linens, a fresh flower, and some delicious food will put a smile on mom’s face that will last all day.

Golden Sunrise French Toast is made extra special with some evaporated milk and a splash of vanilla extract. Make sure you use firm bread so the toast doesn’t end up soggy.

If she loves eggs, making scrambled eggs with a little milk gives them such a creamy texture that she’ll want to eat them this way all the time. Add one tablespoon of evaporated milk for each egg used.

Pour her a Mock Mimosa by mixing sparkling lime juice or ginger ale to orange juice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass.

Golden Sunrise French Toast

Prep: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

n 2 large eggs

n 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated lowfat 2% Milk

n 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

n 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

n 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

n 1/4 teaspoon salt

n 8 to 10 slices (3/4-inch-thick) firm, day-old French bread

n Unsalted butter

n Maple syrup

n Fresh seasonal berries or sliced fruit

1. Heat large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Beat eggs in shallow pan or large pie plate; whisk in evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Whisk in sugar, flour and salt. Add several slices of bread; soak without over saturating.

3. Swirl 1 tablespoon butter in hot skillet. Remove bread from batter, allowing excess batter to drip off; transfer prepared bread to skillet in single layer. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn over; cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately with syrup and berries. Continue with remaining bread slices, adding 1 tablespoon butter to skillet for each new batch. Makes 4 to 5 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 450 calories; 120 calories from fat; 14g total fat; 7g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 140mg cholesterol; 680mg sodium; 67g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 28g sugars; 15g protein; 15% DV vitamin A; 6% DV vitamin C; 30% DV calcium; 15% DV iron