Brunch

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."

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

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

"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."

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.