Brunch

Shredded brussels sprouts, fragrant basil and toasted pine nuts are topped with soft poached eggs and shaved parmesan in this delicious salad.

Spoil the family this weekend with these heavenly blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

Replace the asparagus with frozen peas or coarsely grated zucchini. Note

Instead of rolling the omelettes, top them with the filling and serve them open. Note

Make the batter for these muffins the night before you want to bake and serve them. Note

The combination of fragrant fennel, nutritious spinach and perfectly cooked baked eggs creates a perfectly flavoursome savoury breakfast dish.

Hot smoked salmon is available from major supermarkets. Use a mixture of fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint, oregano or marjoram. If you don’t have a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, wrap the handle in two layers of foil, this will prevent the handle from burning while under the grill. Note

These cheesy zucchini cakes make a lovely light brunch served with a crisp green salad.

Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.

To make the perfect soft-boiled eggs, place eggs in a small saucepan and barely cover with cold water. Cover the pan and bring to boil; then boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes, drain. Shell eggs when cool enough to handle. You can use either heirloom or cherry tomatoes, if you like. Note

Homemade jam doubtless beats the store bought version any day. Why don't you break away from the traditional berry flavoured jams and try this more tropical flavoured version? You'll be glad you did.

Treat the family this weekend with this decadent, classic breakfast dish.

For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.

Frittata tastes great hot, cold or at room temperature; it’s perfect at breakfast time or for lunch and is a hit with kids and adults alike. For a splash of colour and extra flavour, cut up some fresh parsley, basil or chives (or a combination of all three) to sprinkle on top. Note

Now here is a brunch with some power behind it. Packed full of protein, carbs, vitamins and fibre, it will set you up for the entire day. Enjoy with a steaming latte.

For a vegetarian breakfast that is every bit as hearty as any bacon dominated start to the day, try these delicious baked eggs with feta, leek and spinach. You won't be disappointed.

This classic fry-up of mushrooms, ham and tomatoes is perfect for a lazy weekend.

Delicious smoky tomato sauce with poached eggs from Australian Women's Weekly are even better with some grilled haloumi on the side.

If mangoes are unavailable, use pineapple. You need two passionfruit for this recipe. Note

There is nothing much more satisfying for breakfast or brunch (or lunch, or dinner!) than a colourful frittata served with hot buttered toast.

Called a soufflé omelette because of the way it puffs and billows when cooked, a lighter-than-air appearance make this an impressive dish to serve for brunch.

This well-loved classic will always be a winner with the kids.

These tasty zucchini and corn frittatas are delicious enjoyed warm as a delicious savoury breakfast, or popped in the lunchbox as a healthy mid-week snack.

Kidney beans are a great source of protein, complex carbohydrates, minerals and several vitamins. However, they do lack the full spectrum of essential amino acids, so­ serve the frittata with a slice of wholegrain bread or scatter it with sesame seeds to get them all.

Ok, there is a slight art to making thin and perfect crêpes, but there should be enough batter here for you to make a couple of mistakes. Resting the mixture before using it will make them nice and smooth, as will using a well oiled crêpe pan. Plus, the melted cheese will hide any rough edges!

Beurre bosc pears can be substituted for corella pears. Note

Filled with spicy stir-fried rice and fresh crab meat, this delicious omelette makes for an easy yet sophisticated dinner or lunch.

Clare from Casablanca cafe says this recipe is inspired by her travels through the Mediterranean and Middle East.

Toast is best “done” on one side only for this kind of topping. Note

For an easy, tasty and speedy meal at any time of the day, you can't go wrong with baked beans, bacon and tomato on toast.

No antipasto plate is complete without a serving of bruschetta. This tomato version may look simple, but the addition of fresh herbs and mozzarella take this classic dish to new heights.

A sprinkling of feta, diced tomato and basil transform these juicy balsamic mushrooms into a tasty breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Use flaked parmesan cheese if pecorino is not available. Note

You can use halved cherry, grape or mini roma (egg) tomatoes if you like. This recipe would make a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. Serve with a green salad or steamed asparagus. Note

These herby goat's cheese tarts make a delicious and elegant brunch or lunch with a crisp green salad.

Turkish bread is also called pide by some bakers and in some supermarkets. It is also available in individual rounds. Note

Topped with juicy roasted tomato, these easy toasties make a divine brunch, lunch or lazy mid-week dinner.

Teamed with a cooling mint and garlic yoghurt sauce, these tasty fried fish sandwiches make a crowd-pleasing brunch, lunch or snack.

Begin your day with this easy, fresh and nutritious meal.

Treat yourself this weekend to these amazing homemade blueberry bagels with cream cheese.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these golden muffins warm with butter.

Try these sautéed mushrooms on toast instead of your usual full English this weekend. Not only are mushrooms full of B vitamins, selenium and iron, they bust out the free radicals, too. Plus, they taste great.

You need only small quantities of pineapple and rockmelon, so buy the smallest fruit you can find. Two passionfruit will supply the right amount of pulp. Honey yoghurt can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Delight the family this weekend with this lovely autumnal breakfast.

Roasting mushrooms intensifies their flavour beautifully. For a burst of colour, add some truss tomatoes.

The frying pan goes under the grill in this so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill. Note

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast burrito filled with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon.

A simple frittata makes an easy, light dinner with a green salad and crusty bread on the side.

Substitute the banana with thinly sliced strawberries. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup, if desired. Note

These easy stuffed mushrooms are divine served with a fresh green salad and crusty bread.

Serve this incredibly versatile meat-free, protein and vitamin filled meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

There's no better start to the day than our home made baked beans on thickly sliced sourdough.

These delicious tarts have a buttery crust and make a fantastic light lunch served with salad.

You need 1 medium fresh corn cob, weighing about 125 grams after being trimmed. You can cook more than 1 fritter at a time, but don’t overcrowd the pan. Note

These greek-style omelettes are healthy and full of flavour. For a fluffy omelette, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form; serve with crispy bacon for a complete breakfast or brunch.

Filled with chopped bacon, onion and parmesan cheese, these moreish mushrooms make for a tasty brunch, lunch or light dinner with salad.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Served fresh and hot from the oven with butter, this cheesy ham, tomato and pineapple loaf is simply mouth-watering.

Make these easy, cheesy corn muffins with bacon and tomatoes for a splendid brunch or lunch.

This colourful breakfast dish is perfect for a lazy weekend.

You can also bake this mixture in one loaf pan;­ it will take about 45 minutes to cook. Loaves are best made on the day of serving. Note

For the easiest brunch, lunch or light dinner, try this tasty omelette topped with grilled pancetta, zucchini and tomato.

What better way to treat the kids or your nearest and dearest for this weekend's brunch with this decadent stack of blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!

There's more yummy goodness packed into this tropical toasted muesli than one jar should be able to hold. Crunchy, nutty and sweet in all the right proportions.

Patties can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate. If you can’t find mizuna (Japanese mustard lettuce), use wild rocket or rocket instead. Note

If you prefer, you can use 11/4 cups (380g) bottled fruit mince instead of the filling in this recipe. Note

Mini parmesan scones with goats cheese & tapenade make delicate, tasty little canapes.

These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.

Smooth ricotta, sold in tubs, is much wetter than firm ricotta cut from a wheel. If you use firm ricotta, you will need to increase the amount of buttermilk by ¼ cup. Note

Care and patience are needed to bring this sauce into being: follow the directions to the letter and ensure you don’t overcook it. The texture needs to be smooth and creamy, and the flavour rich and buttery. The care you give it will be worthwhile. Sauce goes well with poached eggs, steamed asparagus and grilled […]

Light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes are delicious enough to serve as dessert as well as breakfast, especially when they're topped with strawberries and ice-cream!

This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.

For a fabulous breakfast, brunch or lunch, serve these divine baked ricottas with thick slices of sourdough toast.