Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Spice up brunch at home this weekend with a variety of old and new favourites. From traditional hot cross buns to warm waffles, a stack of banana bread pancakes or a bowl of decadent chocolate oatmeal, there's more than enough inspiration below to feed the whole family.
Rich banana bread pancakes loaded with walnuts and chocolate chips are a great addition to any brunch table. Get this banana bread pancakes recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Have a sweet start to your Easter celebration with this rich and decadent breakfast bowl. Inspired by the classic Filipino breakfast favourite, our version of the recipe uses oatmeal instead of rice. Get this champorado recipe.
(Recipe by Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography by Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)Known as the white gold of spring veggies, white asparagus' tenderness and sweet flavour works perfectly in this nutty and zesty dish. Get this white asparagus with bacon pangrattato recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Italian and Greek cuisines both feature a braided Easter bread dotted with colour-tinted hen’s eggs. Although we love the classic recipe, we’re partial to tucking mini eggs into these mini loaves just after baking for a hit of chocolate. Get this braided Mini-Egg loaves recipe.
Top your toast with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, or when in season, these fresh fruits are our current obsession: vanilla-infused roasted plums. Get this classic French toast recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Go gourmet with brunch this weekend. This golden brunch tart is an irresistible blend of flavours that no one will want to miss! Get this French onion tart recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Fresh fruit comes alive under mint, basil and creamy burrata cheese. Get this minty melon salad with burrata cheese recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Take ripe, juicy fruit to tasty new heights with this delicious and fragrant salad course. Get this crisp melon and tomato salad recipe.
Calling all bacon-lovers, this one's for you. We've upped the ante with this brunch essential, making an old favourite new again. Get this maple-fennel bacon recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Whether you hurriedly pop one in your mouth, or savour them over Sunday brunch, these tartlets are one of our favourite ways to start the day! Get this egg toast tartlet recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Our sinfully rich version of this brunch staple is sandwiched around a creamy filling ahead of time and bakes in the oven, leaving you lots of time to enjoy your morning coffee. Get this French-toast sandwiches with raspberry cream recipe.
Photo, James Tse.Super simple and delicious, this savoury tart is a show-stopper. Get this sunny-side-up tart recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Brunch wouldn’t be the same without a sweet and decadent treat to savour. This easy recipe is overflowing with brown sugar and pecans, it may just be a new family favourite! Get this caramel-pecan sticky buns recipe.
Photo, Angus Fergusson.Packed with fresh spring herbs and buttery Yorkshire pudding flavour, these irresistible popovers are perfect for serving at brunch or dinner. Get this spring-herb popovers recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Whisk up a super-easy pancake batter with our versatile all-purpose baking mix. Get this fluffy pancakes recipe. We've also got eight more easy and delicious pancake recipes for inspiration.
Photo, Ashley Capp.Get a berry-good start to the holiday with warm waffles topped with compote and whipped cream. Get this blackberry waffle with fresh compote recipe.
Photo, Ditte Isager.These buns are packed with fruit and sweet spices and marked with a cross to reflect the crucifixion. They were banned from being sold in Elizabethan England on any day except Good Friday because they are so indulgent. Get this hot cross buns recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)This piece was originally published in 2014 and updated in 2022.
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