Rather than presenting Mum with another last-minute gift this Mother's Day, why not impress her with your kitchen skills instead? These dainty recipes add up to a perfect afternoon tea, whether she likes chocolate madeleines, delicate caviar sandwiches or pastel-coloured macarons. You could even package up her favourite sweet treat and present it to her as a gift at the end. Now that's thoughtful.
Mother's Day treats
Wondering what to get mum for Mother's Day this year? Pamper her with our Mother's Day recipes instead - they're perfect for high tea.
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Chocolate and candied-orange madeleines
PHOTOGRAPH: BEN DEARNLEY
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Lemon sherbet marshmallows
PHOTOGRAPH: BEN DEARNLEY
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Strawberry, yoghurt and pistachio layer cake
PHOTOGRAPH: BEN DEARNLEY
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Leek, tarragon and Gruyère tarts
PHOTOGRAPH: TENY AGHAMALIAN
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Caviar with herb sandwiches
PHOTOGRAPH: WILLIAM MEPPEM
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Passionfruit yoyo with white chocolate and passionfruit ganache
PHOTOGRAPH: BRETT STEVENS
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Macarons
PHOTOGRAPH: WILLIAM MEPPEM
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Roast chicken, lemon and green olive sandwiches
PHOTOGRAPH: WILLIAM MEPPEM