Traditionalists may scorn at the inclusion of chocolate in this best ever hot cross bun recipe, but we think there is a place for the humble choc-chip. Either way, enjoy them hot from the oven with lashings of butter.

Gourmet, decadent, luxurious, rich. All of these will come to mind when you see this glorious stack of pancakes coming your way for Sunday brunch.

Give your usual full English a little bit of French inspiration with this creamy scrambled eggs on brioche version. Remove your eggs from the heat when they are still slightly undercooked and let them finish off in the pan for a perfect result.

Baked eggs are actually a great way to make a healthy, protein packed breakfast without fussing around in the kitchen. Just whack everything in a dish, pop it in the oven and get on with getting ready until it's cooked.

Give your morning pick-me-up orange juice a little extra zing with the addition of ginger. You'll be treating yourself to a hefty dose of vitamin C and manganese. Plus, it tastes great.

There can be few things as comforting or nutritious as a warming bowl of porridge. Here, we've teamed up the humble oat with this delicious fruit compote to give you a breakfast that will set you up for the day.

The beauty of homemade jams are that you can adjust the sweetness to your taste. The addition of the mandarin to this recipe adds a lovely citrus flavour. The jam will be ready when a teaspoon-full 'jells' when placed on a cold plate.

Haloumi is a salty, stretched-curd Cypriot cheese available at delicatessens and most supermarkets. Grilled and served with lemon wedges, it has the most delicious squeaky texture and zingy flavour.

Home made baked beans, with bacon, sausages and eggs really is the full monty when it comes to a great breakfast. Toast a couple of slices of good bread, brew a cup of your favourite joe and you're set for the day.

Pancakes need syrup like apples need cinnamon. Combine all four and you have pure delight. Make sure you get the real maple syrup for this dish. The artificially flavoured stuff just isn't the same.

These delicately flavoured pear crisps make a great snack on their own, but are also excellent served on top of yoghurt and muesli, or used to decorate a pear cake or pudding.

A jar filled with this mango and strawberry jam will make a delightful gift for family and friends. It also tastes delicious, so don't forget to keep a jar or two for yourself

Crisp butter puff pastry, creamy vanilla crème pâtissière and juicy apricots make these pastries the ultimate treat for breakfast or morning tea.

This omelette is called a "Western" in most states east of the Mississippi River and a "Denver" in the western half of the United States.

Packed with omega-3, protein and fibre this smoked salmon and poached egg on rye is a delicious and healthy breakfast or brunch. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the poaching water will help keep the eggs together.

Here, French toast gets a whole new look, and it’s bound to be a hit with young and old alike.

Drizzled with a creamy chervil dressing, this easy dish makes an excellent brunch or lunch.

More sophisticated than pancakes, these buckwheat blinis topped with poached eggs and smoked salmon make a gorgeous dish for brunch with friends.

This recipe stays true to the dish's Mexican origins. It is an exciting dish, and full of flavour.

A study in contrasts with crunchy rösti and tender prawns, mild potato and piquant aïoli, these stacks make a spectacular brunch dish or starter when entertaining.

Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.

One of those dishes that's perfect for brunch, lunch or as a starter, smoked trout with lemon cream on potato scallop stacks is an all round winner.

A roll up is a great way to eat your ham and egg on the go. Make the wrap the night before, up to end of step 2, cook in the morning. Note

Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.

This tasty Mexican inspired breakfast quesadilla encases oozy cheese, runny eggs and hearty beans to create a healthy, flavour-packed breakfast or lunch that will fuel you for the day.

Gift these jars of sunshine to anyone and they'll be forever grateful. The combination of sweet apricot and tart lemon makes this jam so delicious you'll have a hard time giving it away!

Pear and blue cheese: a match made in culinary heaven.

Delicious hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a frittata is the way to go for a quick and easy meal.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

A hearty and wholesome Asian-style omelette with stir-fried beef and mushroom.

This easy jam recipe can be made at any time of the year.

Delicious spread on toast, this chunky apricot jam would make the perfect home-made gift. To test if it is ready, put a plate in the freezer for a few minutes, then see if the jam 'jells' when you blob a teaspoon full onto the cold surface.

These divine chocolate and hazelnut croissants make a decadent breakfast dish, best served warm.

Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

This recipe first appeared in the September 1975 issue of The Australian Women's Weekly, in a decade when sourdough bread was not commonplace, showing The Weekly was well and truly ahead of its time. You will need to start the recipe 3 days ahead; however the end result is well worth the effort. And once you've got your sourdough starter it will keep in good condition for 2 weeks.

For a tasty breakfast or lunch, try these tortillas filled with creamy scrambled eggs and spicy pumpkin seed sauce.

For a different option, grate the apple coarsely. Note

You won't find a more satisfying weekend brunch dish than Eggs Benedict.

Pancakes aren't only for breakfast, they make a delicious dessert too.

Light and healthy röstis that are perfect for breakfast and lunch or for sharing with friends.

The combination of grilled pumpkin, creamy feta and almond skordalia adds a delicious twist to this popular Italian starter.

This simple nut-free muesli is great for kids, and ideal for making lunchbox snacks such as muesli bars and muffins with.

This superfood smoothie is delicious, nutritious and filling.

For best results, use a pizza tray with holes in the base;­ this will cook the pastry evenly. Note

Shredded brussels sprouts, fragrant basil and toasted pine nuts are topped with soft poached eggs and shaved parmesan in this delicious salad.

low GI Note

Spoil the family this weekend with these heavenly blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

A lassi is a popular yoghurt based drink in the Indian subcontinent. You can vary the fruit according to the season and your preference and sweeten with honey if you prefer.

A delicious, hearty breakfast dish for the cooler months.

These pikelets are good to freeze – serve with fruit such as strawberries.

The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them - the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.

Ditch the cafe and make this stunning dish at home with our simple recipe for French toast fingers with berries and curd!

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

You will need a frying pan with a 20cm (8-inch) base for this recipe. You can add finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives to the egg mixture before cooking, if you like. Note

A quick, healthy and delicious alternative to French toast, this rye toast with ricotta and banana makes a great brunch treat. Add raspberries for an extra burst of flavour if you like.

Replace the asparagus with frozen peas or coarsely grated zucchini. Note

This tasty and hearty brunch dish will set you up for the day. It also makes a good Sunday night supper – flesh it out with grilled mushrooms and tomatoes to turn it into a full meal.

Instead of rolling the omelettes, top them with the filling and serve them open. Note

Make the batter for these muffins the night before you want to bake and serve them. Note

Start the day the right way with this mouth watering smoothie.

The combination of fragrant fennel, nutritious spinach and perfectly cooked baked eggs creates a perfectly flavoursome savoury breakfast dish.

You can also serve this tartly sweet stewed rhubarb with rice pudding, yoghurt or ice-cream.

Hot smoked salmon is available from major supermarkets. Use a mixture of fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint, oregano or marjoram. If you don’t have a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, wrap the handle in two layers of foil, this will prevent the handle from burning while under the grill. Note

Crisply crumbed and well matched with a piquant roasted tomato sauce, sardines make an excellent breakfast dish, lunch or a starter for dinner.

This is a fun and creative way to present the bacon and eggs dish. Also works as party finger food.

This easy dish of bananas with passionfruit makes a stunning breakfast or snack with yoghurt.

These cheesy zucchini cakes make a lovely light brunch served with a crisp green salad.

Corn mixture can be made a day ahead, make the corn cakes on the morning of the party. Prepare the avocado smash as close to serving as possible; cover the surface with plastic wrap. Note

This cousin to the apple is always eaten cooked, as it is too hard and acidic to be enjoyed raw. It takes a long time to cook, but its glorious scent and lovely musky flavour are worth it. Its flesh is cream when raw, but turns a deep rosy pink as it is cooked.

Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.

To sterilize jars, wash the jars and lids in warm soapy water. Rinse well. Place jars in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes. Carefully drain water from jars; transfer jars and lids to a baking tray lined with a clean tea towel. Cover with a sheet […]

To make the perfect soft-boiled eggs, place eggs in a small saucepan and barely cover with cold water. Cover the pan and bring to boil; then boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes, drain. Shell eggs when cool enough to handle. You can use either heirloom or cherry tomatoes, if you like. Note

One average corn cob will give you about 1 cup (150g) kernels. Use the equivalent amount of canned or frozen if you don’t have fresh. Note

Homemade jam doubtless beats the store bought version any day. Why don't you break away from the traditional berry flavoured jams and try this more tropical flavoured version? You'll be glad you did.

Treat the family this weekend with this decadent, classic breakfast dish.

For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.

Frittata tastes great hot, cold or at room temperature; it’s perfect at breakfast time or for lunch and is a hit with kids and adults alike. For a splash of colour and extra flavour, cut up some fresh parsley, basil or chives (or a combination of all three) to sprinkle on top. Note

A rich and flavourful breakfast, lunch or dinner salad of bacon, egg and endive with shallot mayonnaise

This healthy and delicious toast topping combination will leave you wanting savoury breakfasts every day. The combination of creamy smashed avocado, nutty tahini and roasted sumac tomatoes creates a beautiful meal.

Now here is a brunch with some power behind it. Packed full of protein, carbs, vitamins and fibre, it will set you up for the entire day. Enjoy with a steaming latte.

This delicious smoothie will get you going in the morning. The milo and coffee will you give you instant energy while the banana will keep your engines running right through to lunchtime.

This tasty vegetarian omelette combines fresh asparagus, potato and mint to create a brilliant healthy breakfast for any day of the week.

Make the sugar syrup ahead; keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one month. Prepare the fruit the night before then assemble in the morning in a small airtight container, and don’t forget to take a spoon. Note

For a vegetarian breakfast that is every bit as hearty as any bacon dominated start to the day, try these delicious baked eggs with feta, leek and spinach. You won't be disappointed.

There is nothing more satisfying than a hearty meal to start the day. This breakfast bruschetta sets a high benchmark.

Zucchini and beef sfougato, a Greek-style omelette, from Australian Women's Weekly.