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Delicious Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

How good is a relaxing weekend breakfast or brunch? With busy work lives, for many of us, it’s a rare luxury to be able take our time to enjoy what is often referred to as ‘the most important meal of the day.’

Whether it’s a special celebration like Mother’s Day or simply a chance to chill out with family or friends, there is a huge variety of breakfast and brunch recipes and dishes to suit every occasion and every palate. 

From age-old favourites like eggs (done anyway) and pancakes, to truly decadent lobster tails, we’ve got you covered for some of the best breakfast recipes and some of the best brunches recipes going, plus we’ve also suggested the perfect wine matches to top off these morning taste sensations. 

Breakfast Egg Recipes

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SPANNER CRAB

Pair with Sparkling Whites or other aromatic white wines like Savagnin. 

LYNDEY MILAN'S POACHED EGGS ON POTATO ROESTI WITH ASPARAGUS AND CRISP PROSCIUTTO

Best paired alongside a glass of Sparkling or Rosé.

BREAKFAST MUSHROOM RECIPES

LYNDEY MILAN’S ASIAN-STYLE MUSHROOM OMELETTE

Pair with wonderful Aussie whites including Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Gris. 

PINE MUSHROOMS ON TOAST WITH RICOTTA

Best enjoyed with a Sparkling Shiraz or other Aussie Sparkling reds.

BREAKFAST TOMATO RECIPES

LYNDEY MILAN'S SHAKSHUKA

Served at breakfast or brunch, this dish is delectable with Rosé.

STEFANO MANFREDIS ARANCINI IN TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

A modern, dry Australian Rosé is the perfect choice. 

BREAKFAST POTATO RECIPES

LYNDEY MILAN'S SWEET POTATO ROSTI

Enjoy alongside a Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. 

POTATO AND RICOTTA PIEROGIES

With deceptively a rich combination of flavours and textures, this dish needs a white with a bit of age. Enjoy with an aged Chardonnay.

HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES

LYNDEY MILANS MACADAMIA GRANOLA

Even if you are trying to be healthy, you can still break lose on special occasions – try a mimosa (at least that contains orange juice!)

ED HALMAGYI’S FRUIT SALAD WITH THYME-VANILLA SUGAR AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Enjoy alongside an Aussie Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.

BREAKFAST PANCAKE RECIPES

Coconut Pancakes

A moreish Moscato or lovely Rosé are the perfect pairings.

Japanese pancakes Osaka-style

Your wine choice will need to be subtle and layered, so we suggest Riesling or Marsanne as the ideal pairing.

SWEET BREAKFAST RECIPES

LYNDEY MILAN’S CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD & BUTTER PUDDINGS

Make it a brunch to remember with an Australian Sparkling Shiraz. 

LYNDEY MILAN'S PEACH, BRIE AND HERB TART

A Prosecco is the perfect pairing. 

DECADENT BREAKFAST RECIPES 

LOBSTER TAILS WITH DILL RISOTTO AND BROWN BUTTER

Start your day off spectacularly – pair this truly decadent dish with a Sparkling White, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Gris. 

STEFANO MANFREDIS RICOTTA AND NUTELLA PIZZA - PILLOW OF DREAMS

So delicious enjoyed with a Sparkling Shiraz or other Aussie Sparkling reds.

CHEESE BREAKFAST RECIPES

RICOTTA, ASPARAGUS AND PEA TART

A Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc or a Sparkling White would make this dish sing. 

GRUYERE OVEN-BAKED EGGS WITH TOMATO STEW

An ‘egg-cellent’ dish to enjoy with a superb Aussie Savagnin.

VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST RECIPES

LYNDEY MILAN'S CORN AND HALOUMI FRITTERS

A Sparkling White or an aromatic Riesling are great choices for this corn-based dish. 

DAN PEPPERELL'S CAPRESE DI PESCA

This aromatic and fruit-filled dish is divine with a Fiano or Verdelho. 

WANT TO LEARN MORE? 

For more great food and wine combinations, be sure to check out our dedicated Food and Wine Pairing pages.