christmas breakfasts

This is a ‘quick’ panettone recipe which delivers on flavour and texture. It’s my go-to for a last-minute Christmas cake!

For this recipe you will need a 18cm/7in deep cake tin.


Easy Panettone

150 milliliters/5fl oz milk, warmed

tsp fast-action dried yeast

100 grams/3½oz golden caster sugar

eggs,

butter, melted

tbsp Marsala wine

tsp vanilla extract

salt

grams/5½oz raisins

tbsp orange juice

75 grams/2½oz candied peel

oil,

egg,

tbsp flaked almonds

icing sugar,

Easy panettone

Rachel Phipps' quick and cheap eggy bread is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Serve with your favourite sauce.

Each serving provides 372 kcal, 19g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 12g fat (of which 2g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Eggy bread

milk

vegetable oil

bread,

salt and black pepper

tomato ketchup

An American classic, these fluffy blueberry pancakes make the perfect brunch and are served with maple butter. 

Try experimenting with the toppings of this American buttermilk pancake recipe by adding bacon, eggs, nuts, syrup or yoghurt. 

Blueberry pancakes

450 grams/1lb self-raising flour

tsp baking powder

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

600 milliliters/20fl oz buttermilk

free-range eggs, separated

grams/1¾oz butter, melted,

vanilla

150 grams/5½oz butter, softened

cinnamon

maple syrup

An American classic, these fluffy blueberry pancakes make the perfect brunch.

American pancakes with blueberries

Spicy and delicious, this kedgeree is dead easy to make and perfect for a big family brunch. Some people love peas in a kedgeree and some don’t – it’s up to you.  It tastes great either way.

Kedgeree

475 grams/1lb 1 ounces undyed smoked haddock fillet, cut in half

bay leaves

200 grams/7 ounces basmati rice,

free-range eggs

grams/3½oz frozen peas (optional)

grams/1½oz butter

sunflower oil

onion, finely chopped

curry powder

tbsp double cream

parsley

½ lemon, juice only

black pepper

This easy American pancake recipe makes light and fluffy pancakes that are great for a weekend brunch. Try adding a large handful of fresh blueberries to the batter before cooking.

Each serving provides 256 kcal, 7g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 1.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Fluffy American pancakes

135 grams/4¾oz plain flour

tbsp caster sugar

130 milliliters/4½fl oz milk

butter

For a leisurely weekend brunch or a light meal any day of the week, these breakfast quesadillas are filled with bacon and scrambled eggs and served with colourful salsas, guacamole and refried beans.

Breakfast quesadillas

unsalted butter,

rashers unsmoked bacon, chopped

eggs

splash milk

flour tortillas

red onion, finely chopped

tbsp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated

coriander

cayenne pepper

150 grams/5½oz small cherry tomatoes, chopped

½ red onion, finely chopped

1–2 tsp finely chopped hot green jalapeño chillies (from a jar)

tbsp honey

lime, juice only

mango, peeled, stone removed, finely chopped

tbsp soured cream

guacamole

refried beans

This breakfast is the perfect brain food for when you have a challenging day ahead, plus it's super easy to make. 

Each serving provides 605kcal, 33g protein, 17g carbohydrate (of which 2g sugars), 44g fat (of which 21g saturates), 2g fibre and 3g salt.

Scrambled egg and toast with smoked salmon

tbsp milk

wholemeal bread, toasted

salmon

Add some festive spice to fluffy pancakes with cinnamon and orange zest. The perfect breakfast for Christmas morning. 

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