An indulgent breakfast, a tasty brunch or a light midday meal, this simple recipe makes the most of delicious fresh asparagus. For a vegetarian version, choose a veggie-friendly parmesan (or other aged hard cheese), or just omit this ingredient – it’ll still taste wonderful. Serves 2.
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Made with the same spices and plump fruit as the traditional buns, this hot cross loaf is delicious eaten warm from the oven, or toasted and spread with butter. Makes about 10 servings.
You can of course eat this at any time you like, but we think it takes breakfast (or brunch) to a whole new level!
Thought to originate in North Africa, this simple-but-delicious egg dish is also found throughout the Middle East and around the Mediterranean. Make it for breakfast, brunch or as a light lunch or supper; whenever you make it, serve with plenty of fresh bread. Serves 4.
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Eggs are the original ‘fast food’, and scrambled eggs can be ready in minutes for a quick and easy breakfast or light lunch. They’re great served piled on toast with ketchup (and maybe a rasher or two of bacon), or sitting atop some smoked salmon on a toasted bagel; this recipe is a little healthier, however, and a lot more interesting. It’s made with vibrant red pepper, tomato and spring onion – if you like heat, you can add a dash of Tabasco or pinch of chilli flakes during cooking. Serves 2.
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Perfectly-baked eggs sit atop juicy mushrooms to make a simple but sustaining morning meal. Serve with a couple of rashers of our streaky bacon for a more meaty cooked breakfast – a big mug of strong tea or freshly-brewed coffee is also a must! Serves 2 (makes 4 mushrooms).
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Classic Eggs Benedict is a bit of a luxury in itself – but our lovely, locally-caught lobster lifts it to a whole new level. It requires a bit more effort than your average breakfast or brunch recipe, but the taste is definitely ample reward for all your hard work! Serves 2.
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Make the most of any leftover cooked salmon with this easy dish – served with buttered granary toast or bagels, it makes a brilliant breakfast, brunch or light lunch. Serves 2.
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In the unlikely event that we have any leftover Hot Cross Buns this Easter, we’ll use them to make this lovely version of Bread and Butter Pudding – it’s perfect with a generous sploosh of double cream on the side, or a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. Serves 4-8, depending on appetite!
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This delicious spiced fish dish makes a perfect brunch or dinner with friends. It’s a great showcase for tasty smoked haddock, though other smoked fish (such as hake) can be used equally successfully. Serves 6.
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This American-style stack of small but fluffy pancakes makes a deliciously indulgent breakfast or a tasty brunch dish. Serves 4.
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Great fun to make with kids, these tasty muffins are perfect for special breakfasts or teatime treats. The blueberries will burst inside the muffins during cooking, leaving sweet-tasting pops of juicy squidginess – if (like us) you can’t resist eating these muffins straight from the oven, be aware that the burst berries can be pretty hot! Makes approximately 12 muffins.
Turn your pancakes into a proper pudding, served with a beautifully fruity sauce, rich cream and a scattering of roasted almonds. Serves 2.
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These overnight oats work their magic while you sleep, so you can enjoy a healthy, filling and faff-free breakfast in the morning. This is a peach-based recipe, but there are near-endless ingredient options (fresh or frozen berries are nice with honey; we also like fresh mango with cardamom and freshly grated coconut). If you make overnight oats regularly, you can ring the changes by adding a teaspoon of chia seeds the night before, or using millet or quinoa flakes in place of the oats. The quantities given will make one serving, but can be scaled up easily.
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Whether you know this brilliant breakfast treat as Eggy Bread, French Toast or any of its other names, there’s no denying it’s a delicious way to use up stale bread. Topping ideas are endless, but maple syrup is lovely, as are berries and yoghurt or a light dusting of cinnamon and icing sugar – why not make several slices so you can try them all!
These delicious Banana Pancakes are a sunshine-filled riff on the traditional recipe (and a great way to use up overripe bananas, too). Serves 2 fairly generously, depending on pancake size and appetite!
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