{"id":48109,"date":"2022-03-10T11:38:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T07:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=48109"},"modified":"2022-03-10T11:38:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T07:38:46","slug":"celebrating-anything-but-ordinary-mums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/celebrating-anything-but-ordinary-mums\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Anything But Ordinary Mums"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing Mother\u2019s Day at Marks & Spencer, operated by Al-Futtaim Group – championing superhero mums across the region. With thoughtful gifts across Clothing, Beauty, Home, and Food, mark the occasion and make the day extra special for the leading lady in your life.<\/p>\n

Offering a wide selection of gifting options sure to make her smile this Mother\u2019s Day, the collection ranges from cosy nightwear, luxe beauty favourites, calming scented candles and a vibrant floral homeware.<\/p>\n

We are also excited to share that Marks & Spencer\u2019s personalisation in-store service is available across various home, beauty, accessories, and sleepwear items, allowing customers to add a unique and personal touch when gifting loved ones.<\/p>\n

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After picking out a great gift, surprise your mum with a special lunch or dinner with the help of easy-to-make but delicious recipes crafted by the M&S chefs. Offering quality, convenience, and an enticing collection of ingredients made by expert developers at M&S, these dishes are sure to help create a scrumptious meal and some very fond memories for mum.<\/p>\n

Make delectable pizzas the traditional style with classic ingredients from M&S using their highly versatile tomato Everything Sauce<\/strong> and ingenious Pizza Base Mix<\/strong>. Be extra sweet to mum this Mother\u2019s Day and treat her to some irresistible Frying Pan Choc-Chip Cookie using their deliciously easy Triple Choc Cookie <\/strong>mix. To up the sophistication level, give the Burnt Basque Cheesecake a go \u2013 pick up all your grocery essentials including premium quality Plain White Flour\u00a0<\/strong>from your nearest M&S food hall or online.<\/p>\n

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Dish <\/strong><\/td>\nIngredients <\/strong><\/td>\nMethod <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perfect Homemade Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 pack M&S pizza base mix<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flour to dust<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25ml of olive oil<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 jar of M&S Classic Tomato Everything Sauce<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 ball of mozzarella<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fresh basil to serve<\/td>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Empty the mix into a bowl and add the olive oil. Gradually add 320ml warm water and mix until a dough is formed.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tip the dough on to a floured work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes, until smooth and elastic.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Place the dough in a bowl, cover and let it rest for 1 hour until it is doubled in size.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preheat the oven to 220\u00b0C\/200\u00b0C fan\/gas mark 7. Dust your work surface with more flour, then take half the dough and roll it into a round shape of 30cm. Place on a greased baking sheet then spoon over half the tomato sauce and tear over half the mozzarella. Repeat with the other half of the dough and the remaining toppings.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden and cooked through, then finish with some fresh basil leaves.<\/p>\n

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Frying Pan Choc-Chip Cookie <\/strong><\/p>\n

(Sharing portion)<\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 packs of M&S Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 75g of softened unsalted butter<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 tub of M&S Salted Caramel Icing<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vanilla ice-cream to serve<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chocolate shardsto serve<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C\/160\u00b0C fan\/gas mark 4.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Line an ovenproof medium frying pan with greaseproof paper.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Empty both sachets into a bowl, add the butter and the recommended amount of water according to the instructions on the pack. Mix them together to form a dough.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Press the cookie dough into the pan, then bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While still warm from the oven, spoon over ice-cream and salted caramel icing.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finish with chocolate shards then dig in.<\/p>\n

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Burnt Basque Cheesecake<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Serves 6-8)<\/td>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 325g of full-fat cream cheese<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 130g of caster sugar<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 medium eggs<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 300ml of double cream<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A pinch of salt<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20g of plain flour, sieved<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 350g of strawberries, hulled and quartered<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A handful of fresh basil leaves, sliced<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 tbsp of icing sugar<\/td>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preheat the oven to 220\u00b0C\/200\u00b0C fan\/gas mark 7. Grease a high-sided 18cm round cake tin and line with greaseproof paper, ensuring the paper is twice as high as the tin.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Either in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or using a wooden spoon, beat the cream cheese and caster sugar for 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually pour in the double cream, mixing constantly. Fold in the salt and flour, then tip the mixture into the lined tin.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Place on a baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes. The top should be thoroughly caramelised, and the cheesecake should have a good wobble when very gently shaken. Allow to cool then place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Combine the strawberries, basil and icing sugar. Remove the cheesecake from the fridge 30-40 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slice and serve with the strawberries.<\/p>\n

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The Mother\u2019s Day collections are available in store at Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Walk with selected lines also available online at www.marksandspencerme.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop the recipe ingredients in store and the M&S Food App for convenient home delivery here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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