Breakfast

Light and refreshing, these creative fruit salads are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Kick-start your morning with a big bowl of summer fruits drizzled with a tasty dressing, or serve up our delicious (and stunning) vegan fruit snacks for a healthy afternoon tea.

If you have a carton of eggs in the fridge, you'll be able to whip up a nutritious, delicious meal with ease - and it's these omelette recipes that are sure to inspire you.

Whether you're hoping for a delicious breakfast in bed or are looking to wow with a mouth-watering dessert, these light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes are the perfect pick.

Start your day on a sweet note and whip up one of these tasty recipes. From family-sized fruity breakfast bakes and decadent chocolate crepes topped with raspberries to healthy acai bowls and berry smoothies, these delicious treats are sure to make breakfast your favourite meal of the day. Let's get cooking!

Whether you're a fan of a freshly baked, sweet scone on a lazy Sunday morning or prefer snacking on warm savoury scones at tea time, there's no denying that these universal favourites are a guaranteed winner at the table. But, why not stray from the classic jam-n-cream combo when you next bake them up? From creamy cheeses and tomato relishes for your savoury goodies, to butters, jams and lemon curds, you'll have no shortage of inspiration with these easy recipes. Happy cooking!

Last night's My Kitchen Rules saw the teams plate up breakfast through dinner in a round of quickfire challenges. Though it ended in a sad goodbye to Court and Duncan after they lost out to David and Betty, those big brekkies had us feeling inspired. Here, we've gathered our best similar recipes for you to try at home. We have everything from tasty fritters and smoked salmon to start your day through to an easy Thai salad for lunch and a hearty beef stew for dinner.

When it comes to the festive season, many people put most of their focus to the big lunch or dinner. But starting your day with a delicious meal can make all the difference, getting you on track to having a fabulous Christmas day. For some inspiration of how to jazz up your breakfast, here is a selection of our favourite sweet and savoury recipes that are delicious, beautiful and nourishing. Merry Christmas!

It's known as the most important meal of the day, so make sure you start your morning right with a delicious brekkie. If you crave savoury over sweet, you've come to the right place. From breakfast wraps and burritos to baked bean pots, stuffed mushrooms, herbed hashes and corned fritters, the options are endless. And for those looking to keep the washing up to a minimum, try a one-pan breakfast. The perfect weekend brunch solution! Prepare to kick-start your morning and make breakfast your favourite meal of the day...

Although the name is deceiving, buckwheat is actually a seed, not a grain, making it a suitable ingredient for those following a gluten-free diet. Whether you use it blitzed up into a light flour or include the whole soaked seed, buckwheat is a wonderful tummy-friendly addition to many sweet and savoury recipes. Here, we've gathered our favourite ways to include it in your meals, with everything from breakfast pancakes and light blinis for entertaining to delicious homemade pizza bases.

If you're following a Paleo or low-carb diet, it may seem difficult to think of interesting breakfast recipes every day. This collection of meals is here to inspire, and ensure you start every day with something delicious and nutritious. We've brought you everything from baked eggs and omelettes, to healthy smoothie recipes and naturally-sweet chia puddings. You'll also find breakfast salads, stuffed mushrooms, bubble and squeak and frittata recipes. Dig in!

When it comes to breakfast in Australia, our minds might jump to a bowl of cereal with milk, granola and yoghurt or refreshing acai bowls. However, when the mornings cool down or you're enjoying a relaxing weekend, you might crave something a little warmer. To make the selection easier, here is a group of our favourite baked breakfasts including Middle Eastern-style shakshuka, sweet fruit loaves and muffins, and fibre-packed slices. Switch the oven on and let's get cooking...

This humble fungus is an extremely versatile ingredient to many dishes, and happens to be packed full of fibre and plant-based protein, making it an excellent substitute for vegetarian diets. We've pulled together our favourite mushroom recipes for you enjoyment, from breakfast dishes like brushetta and ricotta-stuffed shrooms, to lunch and dinner stews, risottos and pasta. There's also a recipe for a traditional mushroom soup, and a few cheeky pizza recipes - dig in!

At first, the thought of limiting yourself to 500 calories a day seems impossible. But the new diet trend gripping the food world, the '5:2 Fast Diet', is easier than you think. Instead of starving yourself, it recommends you eat small portions of filling foods that'll tide you over for the two days. Here are our favourite low-calorie, high-impact recipes.

Perfect breakfast and brunch recipes; from savoury shakshuka to individual chia puddings.

The classic French crepe is a lighter, thinner version of the American-style pancake, made using eggs, flour and milk.

The mouth-watering aroma of a frying pan full of hot, healthy, sizzling fritters will bring everyone running to the table, and for good reason. Packed full of vegies and utterly satisfying, they can be enjoyed at any time of day, for any meal; serve with a tangy yoghurt dressing for lunch, a light salad for dinner, or outside in the sun with hot coffee for a treat-yourself Sunday breakfast. And the best part? They're ready to eat in no time at all.

When the weather starts to cool, there's nothing quite like a warming, hearty bowl of porridge in the morning to start your day. And it's not just the toppings you can experiment with (think tart rhubarb compote, hunger-quelling cinnamon and blueberry or creamy stewed apple); play around with quinoa porridge, rice porridge and even soy porridge. Breakfast has never tasted so delicious!

We're calling it: Brinner (breakfast for dinner) is the ultimate throw-together meal. So before you go reaching for the takeaway menu, reassess the pantry. Eggs? Why not a creamy eggs benedict, or hearty cheesy sausage bake? Loaf of crispy bread? Load it up for a gooey croque-monsieur, or use it to top nourishing baked beans and tomato pots. And why not whip up a stack of pancakes for dinner? They'll taste even better once the sun goes down.

Mother's Day recipes to spoil mum on her special day.