This Father’s Day, forget socks and mugs – the real way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach. We’ve rounded up 30 breakfasts that go way beyond burnt toast in bed (sorry, kids). Think stacks of pancakes dripping with syrup, bacon cooked every which way, and egg dishes guaranteed to impress. Whether your old man is a sweet tooth, a savoury lover, or just someone who never says no to “more hash browns, please,” we’ve got him covered. So fire up the coffee machine, sharpen your spatula and get ready to serve up a Father’s Day brekkie fit for a king.
These cute individual bacon and egg pies look impressive, but are so easy to make. They're the ideal baked treat to dish up warm, or at room temperature, for your next brunch or picnic event. Serve with your choice of relish or sauce, or just enjoy on their own, with a sprinkle of salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. You’ll need 8 x 3/4-cup capacity individual fluted tart pans for this recipe.
Thick, jiggly and light as air, these irresistibly fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes make the perfect breakfast or dessert treat. Enjoy them with sweet with a drizzle of syrup and butter or with some fresh fruit for a morning indulgence.
Is there anything more nostalgic than pancakes for breakfast? Start your morning slow this weekend with these easy buttermilk pancakes and a sweet and creamy maple pecan butter to make every mouthful more indulgent.
This super-easy chocolate pancake recipe with luscious homemade fudge sauce is the ideal weekend breakfast or brunch idea, and also works perfectly as a quick midweek dessert.
These ham and cheese danishes are super-easy to make, but taste so good, your guests will think you bought them fresh from a bakery. The secret is the delightfully light and flaky puff pastry, which encloses a deliciously cheesy savoury centre.
We love a savoury breakfast. This one is warm and comforting, but manages to feel fresh and healthy at the same time.
“My mum used to make excellent bacon and egg pies when I was a kid. They were her go-to picnic fare, and I’m still wildly impressed she went to such an effort. This is my take on those pies – part pie, part tart and all my favourite bits!” – Tilly Pamment
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"If there’s only a bit of leftover rice, avocado that’s seen better days and a handful of tired greens in the fridge, you have the makings of a quick and nourishing lunch! We make use of half a brown (or green) avo by using it as an egg replacement here and there. These fritters usually have three eggs, but you can replace one with half an avo that needs using." – Alex Elliott-Howery and Jaimee Edwards. This recipe is by Alex Elliott-Howery and Jaimee Edwards from Cornersmith.
