Breakfast
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and red pepper sauce, finished with fresh herbs. A one-skillet meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
35 minEasy
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Breakfast recipes
Start the day well. These breakfast recipes range from a stack of fluffy pancakes for a lazy Sunday to a skillet of eggs that is just as good for brunch as it is for a quick supper.
52 recipes
Breakfast
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes with golden edges, made from scratch in one bowl. Serve with butter and warm maple syrup.
30 minEasy
Breakfast
Avocado Toast
Crisp sourdough piled with lemony smashed avocado, flaky salt and chilli flakes. A five-minute breakfast, with easy topping ideas to make it your own.
8 minEasy
Breakfast
Baked Eggs With Tomato and Spinach
Eggs baked in individual ramekins over garlicky spinach and tomato sauce, finished with Parmesan. An easy, elegant oven breakfast ready in under 30 minutes.
28 minEasy
Breakfast
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Soft, sliceable baked oatmeal studded with blueberries and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Bake once and reheat squares all week for easy breakfasts.
1 hrEasy
Cakes & Cookies
Moist Banana Bread
A moist, tender one-bowl banana bread made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. The best way to use up spotty bananas.
2 hr 15 minEasy
Breakfast
Blender Banana Oat Pancakes
Fluffy banana oat pancakes blended from ripe bananas, eggs, rolled oats and milk, with no flour needed. Naturally sweet and ready in about 25 minutes.
25 minEasy
Breakfast
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Flaky homemade buttermilk biscuits smothered in creamy, peppery sausage gravy. A Southern breakfast classic made from scratch in about 50 minutes.
50 minIntermediate
Cakes & Cookies
Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins
Tender, buttery blueberry muffins with tall, crunchy-sugar tops. A high-heat start gives them a bakery-style dome, and they are ready in about 40 minutes.
47 minEasy
Breakfast
Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
Hearty breakfast burritos filled with sausage, crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs and cheddar. Make a batch, freeze them, and reheat for grab-and-go mornings.
1 hrEasy
Breakfast
Make-Ahead Sausage Breakfast Casserole
An overnight breakfast casserole layered with sausage, bread, cheddar and eggs. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning to feed a crowd.
9 hr 25 minEasy
Breakfast
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza
A crisp pizza crust topped with mozzarella, cheddar, crispy bacon and eggs cracked right on top, baked until the whites are set. A fun weekend brunch.
35 minEasy
Breakfast
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
A better-than-drive-through breakfast sandwich: a toasted English muffin with a sausage patty, folded egg and melted cheese. Ready in about 15 minutes.
17 minEasy
Breakfast
Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Tacos
Warm flour tortillas filled with spicy chorizo, soft scrambled eggs and melted cheese. Texas-style breakfast tacos that come together in about 25 minutes.
25 minEasy
Breakfast
Crisp Buttermilk Waffles
Crisp, golden buttermilk waffles with light, fluffy centres, thanks to whipped egg whites. Freezer-friendly and easy to reheat in the toaster.
35 minEasy
Breakfast
Vanilla Chia Pudding
Creamy vanilla chia pudding made with just chia seeds, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Learn the simple ratio and the trick that keeps it smooth, not clumpy.
2 hr 5 minEasy
Breakfast
Chilaquiles Rojos With Fried Eggs
Crispy tortilla chips simmered briefly in a smoky red chipotle salsa, then topped with fried eggs, crema, cotija and onion. A classic Mexican breakfast.
30 minEasy
Breakfast
Soft Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing
Fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with a buttery brown sugar swirl and tangy cream cheese icing. Includes an overnight option for a warm weekend breakfast.
3 hr 5 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Savoury Ginger Rice Congee
Silky, comforting rice congee simmered with ginger and broth, then topped with scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil and crispy shallots. A soothing savoury breakfast.
1 hr 20 minEasy
Beef
Crispy Corned Beef Hash
Crispy corned beef hash made with diced leftover corned beef, golden potatoes and onion, pressed into the skillet for a crunchy crust. Top with fried eggs.
40 minEasy
Breakfast
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Fluffy, high-protein cottage cheese pancakes blended from cottage cheese, eggs and a little flour, with no protein powder needed. Ready in about 25 minutes.
25 minEasy
Cakes & Cookies
Tender Cream Scones
Light, tender cream scones made without cutting in butter: heavy cream provides all the fat. Mix in one bowl and bake in under 20 minutes.
26 minEasy
Breakfast
Thin French Crêpes
Delicate, thin French crêpes made from a simple blender batter. Fill them with jam, lemon and sugar, chocolate spread, or ham and cheese for a savoury brunch.
55 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Crispy Shredded Hash Browns
Diner-style shredded hash browns that are golden and crispy outside and tender inside. The secret is squeezing every bit of water out of the potatoes.
30 minEasy
Breakfast
Denver Omelette
The diner classic: a Denver (Western) omelette filled with sautéed ham, green pepper, onion and melted cheddar. A hearty one-pan breakfast in 15 minutes.
15 minEasy
Breakfast
Dutch Baby Pancake
A dramatic, puffed Dutch baby pancake baked in a hot skillet, with crisp golden edges and a custardy centre. Finish with lemon and powdered sugar.
27 minEasy
Breakfast
Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups
Fluffy egg muffin cups with ham, spinach, peppers and cheddar, baked in a muffin tin. A protein-packed, make-ahead breakfast you can reheat in seconds.
32 minEasy
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict With Blender Hollandaise
Classic eggs Benedict: toasted English muffins, Canadian bacon and poached eggs under a silky blender hollandaise. A brunch favourite made easy at home.
35 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Classic French Toast
Golden, custardy French toast made with thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon egg mixture. Ready in under 30 minutes.
25 minEasy
Breakfast
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Cubes of challah soaked overnight in a vanilla-maple custard and baked under a crunchy cinnamon streusel. The easiest way to serve French toast to a crowd.
9 hr 20 minEasy
Breakfast
Skillet Home Fries With Peppers and Onions
Crispy diced breakfast potatoes with peppers, onions and smoked paprika. A quick parboil means tender centres and golden, crunchy edges every time.
35 minEasy
Breakfast
Crunchy Homemade Granola
Toasty maple homemade granola with nuts, seeds and big crunchy clusters. Better than store-bought, easy to customise and keeps for weeks in a jar.
1 hr 35 minEasy
Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros
Fried eggs on crisp corn tortillas with refried beans and a quick, smoky ranchero sauce, topped with crumbled cheese and cilantro. A hearty Mexican breakfast.
35 minEasy
Cakes & Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Tender, zesty lemon poppy seed muffins made with yogurt and plenty of fresh lemon, finished with a tangy lemon glaze. Bright, moist and easy to bake.
55 minEasy
Breakfast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Light, tender lemon ricotta pancakes made fluffy with whipped egg whites and bright with fresh lemon zest. An elegant brunch pancake served with berries.
35 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Tex-Mex Migas
Tex-Mex migas: soft scrambled eggs tossed with crispy fried corn tortilla strips, onion, jalapeño, tomato and melted cheese. A great use for stale tortillas.
25 minEasy
Breakfast
Homemade Monkey Bread
Soft balls of homemade yeast dough rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar, baked in a Bundt pan into a sticky, caramelised pull-apart bread. A weekend treat.
3 hr 10 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Overnight Oats
Creamy overnight oats made with rolled oats, milk, yogurt and chia. Mix in five minutes, chill overnight and grab breakfast straight from the fridge.
4 hr 5 minEasy
Breakfast
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
A thick, creamy peanut butter banana smoothie made with frozen banana, milk and Greek yogurt. Tastes like a milkshake and is ready in five minutes.
5 minEasy
Breakfast
Quiche Lorraine
A silky, savoury quiche Lorraine with smoky bacon and nutty Gruyère in a crisp, blind-baked crust. Perfect for brunch, and just as good the next day.
1 hr 45 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Savoury Oatmeal With a Fried Egg
Creamy oats cooked in broth with spinach and Parmesan, topped with a crispy fried egg and scallions. A warming savoury oatmeal ready in 15 minutes.
15 minEasy
Breakfast
Thick Berry Smoothie Bowl
A spoonably thick berry and banana smoothie bowl blended from frozen fruit and Greek yogurt, then topped with granola, fruit and seeds. Ready in 5 minutes.
5 minEasy
Breakfast
Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla Española)
A classic Spanish tortilla: tender potatoes and onions gently cooked in olive oil, then set into a thick, golden potato and egg omelette. Serve warm or cold.
1 hrIntermediate
Breakfast
Spinach and Feta Omelette
A tender, golden omelette filled with wilted spinach, salty feta and fresh herbs. A high-protein, low-carb breakfast for one, ready in about 10 minutes.
11 minEasy
Breakfast
Creamy Steel Cut Oats
Chewy, creamy steel cut oats cooked on the stovetop in about 30 minutes, plus a time-saving overnight soak method. Easy to batch cook for the whole week.
32 minEasy
Breakfast
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A classic, creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with frozen strawberries, ripe banana, milk and Greek yogurt. No added sugar and ready in five minutes.
5 minEasy
Breakfast
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash With Eggs
Caramelised sweet potatoes, peppers and onions with smoked paprika, topped with eggs cooked right in the skillet. A colourful one-pan breakfast or brunch.
45 minEasy
Breakfast
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)
Tamagoyaki, the slightly sweet Japanese rolled omelette, built from thin layers of seasoned egg. Learn the roll-and-pour technique in a square or round pan.
15 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Easy Tofu Scramble
A savoury vegan tofu scramble with peppers, onion and spinach, seasoned with turmeric, cumin and nutritional yeast. A protein-rich, egg-free breakfast.
22 minEasy
Breakfast
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Turkish eggs (çılbır): poached eggs on cool garlicky yogurt, drizzled with sizzling Aleppo pepper butter and fresh herbs. Serve with warm bread for dipping.
20 minIntermediate
Breakfast
Vegetable Frittata
A fluffy vegetable frittata with peppers, spinach, onion and cheese, started on the stove and finished in the oven. Great for brunch or meal prep.
45 minEasy
Breakfast
Berry Yogurt Parfait
Layers of vanilla-honey Greek yogurt, fresh berries and crunchy granola. A five-minute yogurt parfait, with tips to pack it ahead without soggy granola.
5 minEasy
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Breakfast guides
Techniques and answers to common questions for cooking breakfast.
Breakfast Guide · 4 min read
How to Poach an Egg
Learn how to poach an egg with a neat, tender white every time: choosing eggs, water temperature, timing for soft or firm yolks, and how to poach eggs ahead.