Breakfast

These croque-madame crêpes are the perfect variation for those who love croque-madame flavours, but find the bread too filling.

Otherwise known as Qatayef Asafiri.

These fluffy soufflé pancakes are elevated with the addition of a generous sprinkle of genmaicha sugar.

With a don't-be-shy amount of butter.

Get set for the quickest, fluffiest flatbread there is to know.

Fancy a bit of crumpet? You've come to the right place.

Patties we'd happily eat any meal of the day.

Green eggs, sans ham.

The secret to chewy bagels is in the poaching, the flour and a little hula-hoop action.

Mornings just became a lot sweeter.

Pastry chef extraordinaire Catherine Adams shows how to make the ultimate breakfast treat, step by step.

Name a more perfect breakfast...

No mere health fad, a tasty green smoothie is now a firm part of the Australian breakfast landscape. This version with avocado is deliciously creamy.

We'd happily eat these baked eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Polenta adds a gorgeous texture to these waffles, which are perfect for breakfast or brunch – or dinner, or supper for that matter.

In the grand tradition of French pâtissiers, Catherine Adams makes the classic buttery Breton pastries - a piece of cake once you know how.

The hybrid breakfast dish you've been waiting for.

Many fall in love with the buckwheat pancakes at Rocker cafe in Bondi. Our hot tip? Hunt down the freeze-dried strawberries for an extra-special brunch.

This light, grain-free granola pairs tropical flavours with a boost of turmeric.

A hint of cinnamon and rich maple shines in this tempting breakfast blend.

Like a classic ham-and-cheese toastie, only better.

You too can make the pita-topped creation that combines layers of chickpeas, meat and yoghurt for a deeply comforting result.

These toasties are a riff on the time-honoured move of sandwiching leftover Bolognese sauce between two pieces of bread. Amen to that.

If you took palak paneer and stuffed it into a roti, you'd be halfway towards these deliciously unconventional toasted wraps.

Savour it one fluffy mouthful at a time.

The only thing that can make a fortifying chicken noodle soup even better is adding another form of carbs to the mix.

It's a good morning when breakfast tacos are on the menu. But, honestly, this flavour combination is so versatile, it works well at any hour of the day. Pass the lime.

A savoury bowl is a great way to kick-start the day. This one combines quinoa, a soft-boiled egg, crunchy vegetables and loads of umami. It's a true breakfast of champions.

Hash browns will always have a place on our breakfast table, especially when paired with a fiery chilli sauce. Be as generous with the sauce as you dare.

The ultimate do-ahead weekday breakfast: wholesome, satisfying and portable to boot. Between the oats and seeds soaked in nut milk, the fresh fruit and the maple caramel, your day will be off to a flying start.

A Middle Eastern-inspired bowl perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.

Preserved tuna and tomato open-faced panini recipe - For preserved tuna, place tuna in a saucepan that fits it with just a little room around the sides.

If there were such a thing as breakfast pasta, this would be it.

An ultra-luxe take on everyday eggs and soldiers.

This recipe for buttermilk waffles with rhubarb and rose compote is from Cornersmith's in Marrickville, Sydney.

Mortadella breakfast sandwich recipe - For pita, combine flour, olive oil and ½ tsp salt in an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook and mix to combine.

"So simple yet so sublime," says Curtis Stone. "I love that these ultra-airy pancakes require no whisking of eggwhites to lighten them - the key lies in a very lumpy batter."

Think of this as a savoury bread and butter pudding, for breakfast.

Southern-style biscuits with sawmill gravy recipe - To make lard, combine fat and 80ml water in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir occasionally, adding extra water to pan if fat starts to brown (be careful, hot fat may spit) until fat renders

"Here's a peek at what's on the breakfast menu in LA's hipster neighbourhoods," says Curtis Stone, "and I'm a fan. Opt for a poached or fried egg on top, and use the sambal oelek at your discretion."

Chicken and ginger congee recipe - Bring 3.6 litres water to the boil in a large saucepan. Cut into chicken skin where the thigh meets the breast to help chicken poach evenly.

A fluffy omelette with all the trimmings, direct from Proud Mary Café in Collingwood.

At its simplest, this is just rice and egg. But add some soy sauce and dashi stock, and it's a world of comfort and flavour.

Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, rice bowls are tasty and satisfying.

"One bite of these crisp, buttery waffles and you'll never go back to regular waffles again," says Curtis Stone.

Poached eggs with yoghurt and Aleppo-pepper butter recipe - For Aleppo-pepper butter, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Aleppo pepper, stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

"The granola at Pigeon Hole in Hobart tastes like no other. Could you ask for the recipe? " - Rajesh Anand, Auckland

Dosas with coconut lentil curry recipe - For dosas, rinse and drain dhal and rice, then soak together in a bowl of water overnight.

Ideal for a quick, light Nordic-style breakfast.

Pikelets with pear jam recipe - For jam, combine ingredients and 1 tbsp water in a large frying pan, over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.

Inspired by a Berber dish eaten in Morocco, this fragrant omelette is a wonderful twist on a cornerstone of modern cooking.

Start your day on a refreshing note with the nourishment of Ruby's Diner breakfast salad with poached eggs, avocado, kale, broccolli and other healthy herbs.

Almond milk Bircher muesli makes for an ideal breakfast, though we've been know to eat this for dessert, too.

Popolo hand over the recipe for their breakfast frittata with an Italian twist.

Bodega chefs Elvis Abrahanowicz and Ben Milgate go all-out for breakfast, combining pancakes, eggs and fritters for one hangover-busting dish.

Think of this as an alternative to porridge – it’s just as satisfying and makes a nice change.

Hoppers are thin bowl-shaped pancakes found in Sri Lanka. Made with rice flour, they're excellent for someone with gluten intolerance and their shape makes them perfect to hold an egg and tasty curry gravy.

Peaches and maple syrup are a great combination, although you can use whatever fruit is best on the day.

Australian Gourmet Traveller Fast recipe for Peppers and eggs

Emma Knowles recipe for fast Chinese-style tomato scrambled eggs.

Emma Knowles recipe for buckwheat crêpes with egg and asparagus.

Emma Knowles recipe for baked wholemeal crêpes with ham, leek and Gruyère.

Recipe for crumpets by Sean McConnell from Monster in Canberra.

This is the waffle stack to rule them all.

Recipe for pumpkin rösti with poached egg, and mint, feta and avocado salad.

Fast recipe for smoked trout omelette.

Fast recipe for ricotta hotcakes with apple and honey.

Recipe for minty breakfast blend drink.

A fast and fluffy dessert or a luxurious weekend brunch? Either way, this ricotta pancake with roast rhubarb hits the spot.

Breakfast curry with roti and poached egg recipe from Ruby's Diner in Waverley, NSW.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for citrus waffles with honey labne.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for rhubarb and custard brown-sugar waffles.

An easy recipe for wholemeal waffles with baked beans, chorizo and egg.