Breakfast

If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and chill to prevent pastry from drying out. Note

Switch out maple syrup for our chocolate butter for a creative, delicious topping for your pancakes.

If liked, add some crumbled feta cheese and chopped semi-dried tomatoes. Note

Crispy, salty and filling, these delicious bacon and potato fritters make a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner dish, especially when topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs and runny poached eggs.

This light, flaky golden croissant is beautiful stuffed with fresh ham, eggs and oozy melted cheese to create the perfect lazy weekend breakfast or brunch.

Start your day off on the right tastebuds with this delicious spicy vegetarian omelette.

This cheat's version of a classic Aussie-style egg and bacon pie uses supermarket ingredients to create a quick and tasty family lunch or dinner.

Freshly made classic French brioche makes a simple yet delicious breakfast with a cup of fresh coffee.

Delicious, filling and nutrient-rich, this banana passionfruit soy smoothie is a great way to start the day.

Add rice cereal to other fruit purées, if you like. Note

Start your morning the right way with this nourishing soy porridge. Packed with whole grains, seeds, nuts and sweet banana, it is full of goodness to charge you for the day.

Slice these tasty little BLT sandwiches by the Australian Women's Weekly up into fingers so they can be accommodated by little hands. Because bacon is always a winner.

Light, savoury and luscious, asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce is a classic dish.

Replace raspberries with blueberries or strawberries, if you prefer. Add honey and ground cinnamon if desired. Add crushed ice to the blender for an even thicker smoothie. Note

This recipe is also nut-free. Note

Baby spinach is sold in containers of loose leaves rather than in bunches. The leaves are tender and sweet and are the perfect complement to the velvety texture of the egg. Note

Suitable from 6 months Note

Mmm mmm, breakfast in a pie. These sausage, egg and bacon pies are delicious for breakfast or brunch, and also make great after-school snacks.

More than just a ham, egg and cheese toastie, the classic croque madame is perfect dish for brunch or supper, with a little bit of France in every bite.

Eating brains can be a daunting prospect for some but if you can get over it, these herbed crumbed brains are utterly delicious. They make a very tasty breakfast dish, or a light snack.

A delicious breakfast can be prepared in a flash with this coconut bread. Just pop it under the grill for a couple of minutes until it begins to brown lightly and, if you like, spread it with a little butter.

The great thing about this pineapple and citrus fruit marmalade is the celebration of so many delicious fruits in the one jar. The balance of different flavours is just perfect. Spread liberally on hot buttered toast.

Next time you fancy a fry-up, try our scrambled eggs with chorizo. This Spanish sausage made with coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chillies is a tasty and sophisticated alternative to bacon.

There is nothing quite like the smell and taste of raisin bread with lashings of melted butter. Try this honey and oat version for something different this weekend.

This relish is sweet and tangy with a nice note of ginger. It's perfect for jarring up and handing out as a lovely gift to family and friends. Serve it with cold meats such as ham or pork.

This tomato and rocket bruschetta would make a lovely fresh starter to your next summer barbecue. For a variation, replace the dill with basil and add a little garlic.

For just a few moments of preparation the evening before, you'll be rewarded with this delicious peach bircher muesli and a great start the following day. We think you'll thank us in the morning.

Marmalade is really jam for grown-ups and our grapefruit and brandy marmalade is especially sophisticated. Spread it liberally on your hot buttered toast or scones for an elegant morning snack. Serve with tea for two.

Current evidence tells us that eggs are one of nature's super foods. Because they are protein packed and contain omega-3, plus 10 vitamins and minerals, we can enjoy up to 6 a week. So go on, eat your eggs!

For a new take on a traditional treat that nana used to make, try these delicious oaty apple pikelets. The oats, apples and ricotta add a hearty and healthy element to this lovely breakfast or brunch dish.

Light yet satisfying, this warm asparagus and egg salad is perfect for a special weekend brunch, or a late night supper.

Try these poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde for your next brunch gathering. Just the smallest amount of truffle oil adds an incredible layer of taste and sophistication to this dish.

Surprise your brunch guests with baked eggs, delicately flavoured with prosciutto and brie. Serve with steaming hot mugs of coffee or tea, together with lightly toasted sourdough.

Thrill your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these delectable buttermilk pancakes with raspberry butter. The buttermilk adds tenderness and lightness to the batter and results in deliciously soft texture.

You can use any combination of dried fruit for this compote and, if you prefer, you can serve it warm with porridge for a healthy and hearty breakfast, or with ice-cream, as a sweet.

Gourmet, decadent, luxurious, rich. All of these will come to mind when you see this glorious stack of pancakes coming your way for Sunday brunch.

Give your morning pick-me-up orange juice a little extra zing with the addition of ginger. You'll be treating yourself to a hefty dose of vitamin C and manganese. Plus, it tastes great.

You'll know when this lemon and passionfruit marmalade is ready, because when you put a teaspoonful on a very cold plate (put it in the freezer for a few minutes) it will set, or 'jell'. Further boiling will make it thicker.

A jar filled with this mango and strawberry jam will make a delightful gift for family and friends. It also tastes delicious, so don't forget to keep a jar or two for yourself

Honeycomb is the structure made of beeswax that houses the honey; this edible chewy comb, saturated with honey, is absolutely delicious and available in health food stores and some supermarkets.

Pancakes need syrup like apples need cinnamon. Combine all four and you have pure delight. Make sure you get the real maple syrup for this dish. The artificially flavoured stuff just isn't the same.

Home made baked beans, with bacon, sausages and eggs really is the full monty when it comes to a great breakfast. Toast a couple of slices of good bread, brew a cup of your favourite joe and you're set for the day.

These breakfast burritos are packed full of fibre and are a great start to the day. The addition of jalapeño peppers gives them a satisfying bite and complement the tangy lime in the avocado beautifully.

The beauty of homemade jams are that you can adjust the sweetness to your taste. The addition of the mandarin to this recipe adds a lovely citrus flavour. The jam will be ready when a teaspoon-full 'jells' when placed on a cold plate.

There can be few things as comforting or nutritious as a warming bowl of porridge. Here, we've teamed up the humble oat with this delicious fruit compote to give you a breakfast that will set you up for the day.

Brioche is one of the most popular French breads, delicious served fresh as a sweet treat with jam or toasted with foie gras or pâté. It also makes wonderful French toast or a luxurious bread pudding.

Spoil the family with a big stack of these banana and almond pancakes this weekend.

Here, French toast gets a whole new look, and it’s bound to be a hit with young and old alike.

More sophisticated than pancakes, these buckwheat blinis topped with poached eggs and smoked salmon make a gorgeous dish for brunch with friends.

This omelette is called a "Western" in most states east of the Mississippi River and a "Denver" in the western half of the United States.

This recipe stays true to the dish's Mexican origins. It is an exciting dish, and full of flavour.

This tasty Mexican inspired breakfast quesadilla encases oozy cheese, runny eggs and hearty beans to create a healthy, flavour-packed breakfast or lunch that will fuel you for the day.

For a different option, grate the apple coarsely. Note

Gift these jars of sunshine to anyone and they'll be forever grateful. The combination of sweet apricot and tart lemon makes this jam so delicious you'll have a hard time giving it away!

For a tasty breakfast or lunch, try these tortillas filled with creamy scrambled eggs and spicy pumpkin seed sauce.

Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.

Delicious spread on toast, this chunky apricot jam would make the perfect home-made gift. To test if it is ready, put a plate in the freezer for a few minutes, then see if the jam 'jells' when you blob a teaspoon full onto the cold surface.

A hearty and wholesome Asian-style omelette with stir-fried beef and mushroom.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Delicious hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a frittata is the way to go for a quick and easy meal.

A roll up is a great way to eat your ham and egg on the go. Make the wrap the night before, up to end of step 2, cook in the morning. Note

Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.

Pancakes aren't only for breakfast, they make a delicious dessert too.

Light and healthy röstis that are perfect for breakfast and lunch or for sharing with friends.

This simple nut-free muesli is great for kids, and ideal for making lunchbox snacks such as muesli bars and muffins with.

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

A lassi is a popular yoghurt based drink in the Indian subcontinent. You can vary the fruit according to the season and your preference and sweeten with honey if you prefer.

A delicious, hearty breakfast dish for the cooler months.

The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them - the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.

You will need a frying pan with a 20cm (8-inch) base for this recipe. You can add finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives to the egg mixture before cooking, if you like. Note

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

Start the day the right way with this mouth watering smoothie.

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

Crisply crumbed and well matched with a piquant roasted tomato sauce, sardines make an excellent breakfast dish, lunch or a starter for dinner.

Corn mixture can be made a day ahead, make the corn cakes on the morning of the party. Prepare the avocado smash as close to serving as possible; cover the surface with plastic wrap. Note

To sterilize jars, wash the jars and lids in warm soapy water. Rinse well. Place jars in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes. Carefully drain water from jars; transfer jars and lids to a baking tray lined with a clean tea towel. Cover with a sheet […]

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.

This cousin to the apple is always eaten cooked, as it is too hard and acidic to be enjoyed raw. It takes a long time to cook, but its glorious scent and lovely musky flavour are worth it. Its flesh is cream when raw, but turns a deep rosy pink as it is cooked.

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

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

This easy dish of bananas with passionfruit makes a stunning breakfast or snack with yoghurt.

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