Breakfast

Last Minute Christmas Menu Ideas

December 24, 2011

I know many of you have your Christmas menus planned, but if you don’t, or if you are looking for some last minute inspiration (which seems to be the boat a few people are in based on the amount of Google search traffic I am receiving today) I thought I would share a few of my favourite recipes to help out. There are options for breakfasts, appetisers, entrees, mains and desserts. Some are quick and easy to whip up, while some require a little more effort, but hopefully they offer you inspiration for that last minute addition to your Christmas menu.

Blueberry Pancakes with Whipped Lemon Butter

November 14, 2011

When it comes to breakfasts I’m really quite boring. Vegemite toast and a cup of tea and my day is off to a great start. Occasionally my fiance makes his famous pancakes on the weekend, but usually it’s toast and tea, and to be honest I’m happy with that. While it may not be the most exciting of breakfasts, I think it’s the ritual of a cup of tea and toast that sets the start to my day.

Blueberry Banana Muffins – sweetened with agave

November 11, 2011

I have another banana recipe for you today. Something to feel slightly less guilty about than the Caramel Banana Pudding I shared with you last time.

I conceived these deliciously moist muffins as a breakfast style muffin, but really they are perfect for any time of the day. And you needn’t feel so guilty about indulging in one of these scrummy Blueberry Banana Muffins because these muffins are sweetened with Agave, instead of sugar.

Sweetcorn Fritters with roasted tomato & red onion salad

October 7, 2011

Breakfast for dinner, that’s what we had the other night. The recipe for these sweetcorn fritters comes form the breakfast section of Bill Granger’s Bills Sydney Food cookbook, and although they would be ideal for breakfast, they worked fantastically for a light dinner on the warm nights we have been having recently.

Orange, Honey, Cinnamon & Quinoa Muffins

September 16, 2011

The other day I wanted to make muffins, but I wanted to create a breakfast style muffin. Orange, Honey and Cinnamon muffins were the end result. As I wanted the muffins to be something you could enjoy at breakfast I used wholemeal flour, quinoa flakes (for a bit of protein) and reduced the amount of sugar, because the last thing you want for your first meal of the day is a sugar hit.