Cooking a meal can be a simple way to express love and gratitude for the people in your life. It’s a simple act of care that’s especially delightful when you present something catered thoughtfully for your loved one’s tastes.
These breakfast and brunch recipes have flavours to suit different palettes,
Ultimately, this occassion is about spending some quality time together — and showing how much someone means to you through soft buttermilk pancakes.
Angela Casley also suggests adding halloumi, prosciutto or nuts as garnish options for this leafy breakfast salad. A jammy egg also adds a luxurious texture.
Level up a brunch classic with a topping of toasted pumpkin seeds, feta and red onion.
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A spread of Dijon mustard helps to balance out the rich blanket of Gruyère cheese, for a tasty, warming weekend meal.
These field mushrooms are baked with garlic, butter, thyme and lemon, releasing delicious umami flavours on top of the accompanying crunchy toast.
Waffles with poached tamarillo
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Advertise with NZME.The tangy and sweet flavours of early-season tamarillos make for a tasty waffle topping.
Black pudding, crispy bacon, halloumi and eggs — this bagel packs a full breakfast plate into one delicious bite.
Bacon is a delightful savoury pairing for maple syrup-drizzled pancakes. Shallow-fried sage leaves add an extra texture.
These figs are simmered in wine, honey, lemon zest and star anise to make a syrupy topping for cinnamon-spiced toast.
Toasted tortillas will bring a smokey flavour and extra crunch to this spicy breakfast.
These citrus muffins are sweetened with a heavy sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
A pillowy loaf of brioche is the perfect bread to hold dark chocolate and caramelised banana.
Segments of grapefruit add a sweet kick to this open omelette. A generous helping of herbs keeps the dish tasting fresh.
Make the best of this season’s final feijoas by poaching them for pancake topping.
This sandwich is a wholesome and crunchy breakfast, with a creamy bernaise sauce to top.
Perfect when paired with hot coffee, these croissants are an easy yet impressive serving for a loved one with a sweet tooth.
Passionfruit pulp is a bright and tang addition to this rich ricotta toast.
A crunchy pita and garlicky hummus can elevate these poached eggs, with a jammy yolk for dipping.
These well-spiced eggs come from Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad, with lightly pickled shallots and green chillis supplying punchy flavours. The chefs also suggest adding potato rosti.
This bowl of baked vegetables is a wholesome start to the day, with a sprinkling of feta and Italian parsley to finish.
