Cook a perfect omelet: It's easier than you think.

RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—This Mother’s Day, bypass the overhyped restaurant-brunch mob scene—and save some money in the process—by inviting mom over for home-cooked brunch. We've cooked up a batch of easy, tasty brunch menu ideas that will help you serve a memorable meal. The centerpiece of the menu: delicious, easy-to-fix omelets.

They’re healthy for both of you, too, in large part thanks to their key ingredient—eggs—a great source of choline. Recent research found that women who got a lot of this nutrient were 24 percent less likely to develop breast cancer. Eggs also contain high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that help protect the eyes against macular degeneration and cataracts. In addition, the amino acid makeup of eggs makes their protein particularly easy for your body to absorb.

Worried about the effects of eating eggs on your cholesterol profile? Don’t be, as it’s not a problem for most people. Several studies have shown that even a whole egg every day won’t raise your risk of heart attack or stroke. That said, if you have heart disease, eat no more than two egg yolks a week. And look for organic eggs to ensure the chickens haven’t been fed slaughterhouse by-products, antibiotics, or unhealthy additives. If you don’t eat a lot of fish, look for omega-3 enhanced eggs to boost your intake of these heart-healthy fatty acids.