Top 8: these shop-bought fishcakes are the reel thing

"A Marie Rose sauce made with shop-bought mayo and a squeeze of tomato puree or dessertspoon of tomato ketchup - easy for children to make - is delicious with fishcakes."

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Mother’s Day on Sunday week is a good opportunity for everyone to take it easy and serve a simple meal full of delicious flavours that will please all the family. Fishcakes are a good bet. 

Older children could give mum a break by using an air fryer to cook them but an adult will need to step in if a regular oven is needed. (Add a simple apple or rhubarb crumble to use it efficiently. You'll find plenty of recipes online from Mary Berry, Jaimie Oliver, Nigella and Odlums. Serve the crumble with plain yoghurt with a little vanilla or finely grated fresh ginger.)