Our Best-Ever Brunch Recipes
Western tortilla. (Produced by Colleen Nicholson, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by EshunMott, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari)
From fluffy pancakes and French toast sammies to light-as-air cloud eggs and colourful, berry-filled crepes (watch how to make crepes below), we've got you covered for Mother's Day—or any day.
Western Tortilla
Some call it a Denver, others call it a Western, but whatever the name, salty ham, charred onions and crisp-tender peppers are hard to beat when it comes to an omelette. Here’s one made like a tortilla Española in that it’s large format and cut like a pie. Renowned chef Ferran Adrià famously added potato chips to his version, and, cribbing from his method, we’ve added kettle-cooked jalapeno chips to this hearty skillet dinner for some extra texture and a hum of chili. If you’re nervous about inverting the eggs, skip the flip and finish the tortilla in a moderate oven until just set, then broil it until it’s lightly tanned. Get Tara O'Brady's Western tortilla recipe.
Nargesi-e Esfanaj (Spinach and Eggs)
In this Iranian/Persian dish, the eggs can be scrambled directly into the spinach or poached on top for those who love a runny yolk moment. Some recipes add mint or parsley to the wilted greens and saffron in addition to or in place of the turmeric. Feel free to do the same if you have them on hand. Get Tara O'Brady's spinach-and-eggs recipe.
Hot-Smoked Salmon Niçoise Salad
Put a delicious twist on this traditional French salad by swapping tuna for smoky salmon. Get this hot-smoked salmon niçoise salad recipe.
Ginger-Honey Granola
This granola by recipe developer Michelle Lucas Larving comes together quickly using a stovetop method. Any type of honey will work. Get her ginger-honey granola recipe.
Strawberry Yogurt Snacking Cake
This casual cake makes a perfectly acceptable breakfast, too. Get this strawberry yogurt snacking cake recipe.
Asparagus Tart
No matter how you arrange the asparagus on this simple, peppery tart, it always ends up looking pretty. Get Chantal Braganza's asparagus tart recipe.
Spicy Dal Shakshuka
Two of our favourite dishes—dal and shakshuka—unite for a filling, vegetable-laden brunch or quick dinner. Get our spicy dal shakshuka recipe.
Tomato-Avocado Toast
If you can’t get enough avocado toast, this is the dish for you. Get your hands on some nice heirloom tomatoes, whip up a fresh cheese base with garlic and start stacking. Try our tomato-avocado toast recipe.
Kimchi, Egg and Avocado Sandwich
If you haven’t tried kimchi paired with scrambled eggs, you’re in for a treat. The creaminess of the soft scramble goes so well with the spiciness and umami flavour of the kimchi. With this sandwich, you get texture and vibrancy in every single bite—and a filling, protein-packed lunch to boot. Get Diala Canelo's kimchi, egg and avocado sandwich recipe.
Roasted Vanilla And Rosemary Rhubarb With Sugared Pistachios
You know that spring has arrived when rhubarb starts popping up at the market or in your garden patch. This easy dessert from recipe developer Haley Polinsky, with its heady vanilla and rosemary bite, is a show-stopping way to celebrate it. Get this roasted rhubarb recipe.
Fresh Strawberry Scones With Quick Compote
Juicy summer berries bursting from flaky, buttery scones make these easy treats the perfect sweet for brunches, picnics or any time! Get our fresh strawberry scones with quick compote recipe.
Carrot Slaw
Shredded carrots and juicy orange chunks are mixed with a spice-infused dressing and nutty toasted sesame seeds in this easy slaw, which is inspired by North African flavours. Get this carrot slaw recipe.
Scrambled Egg Tacos
Give your tacos a new spin by filling them with cheesy scrambled eggs, chorizo and avocado. Serve with homemade pico de gallo salsa. Get this scrambled egg taco recipe.
Sweet Peas And Avocado Egg Toast
Our sweet peas on toast with sunny-side-up eggs is a meal you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Get our sweet peas and avocado egg toast recipe.
Berry Crepes With Rosewater Chantilly Cream
A mix of blueberries and raspberries give these crepes a beautifully rich purple hue. Serve straight away. Get this berry crepes with rosewater chantilly cream recipe.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Rhubarb coffee cake with a streusel topping is a tasty spring treat. Get this rhubarb coffee cake recipe.
Green Goddess Egg Salad Sandwich
Light protein with a creamy, green spin, this twist on classic egg salad is a crowed-pleaser. Get this green goddess egg salad sandwich recipe.
Bacon-and-Egg Frisée Salad
Smoky bacon, jammy eggs and just-ripe avocado are staples of any good brunch, and this dish brings them all together. Crisp frisée lettuce and a vibrant vinaigrette cut through the richness to keep it light and fresh. Get this bacon-and-egg frisée salad recipe.
Macerated Citrus with Passion Fruit
Citrus and passion fruit make a punchy pairing. A quick sprinkling of sugar draws out their natural juices for a foolproof maceration. Use whichever variety of citrus you like–the more colourful the better. Get this macerated citrus recipe.
Grilled Fruit Sangria
Brewed black tea and grilled in-season fruit make a lighter, more complex sangria with a hint of smokiness. Get this grilled fruit sangria recipe.
Oatmeal-Stuffed Apples
A drizzle of honey makes these oatmeal-stuffed apples even tastier! (This is basically the breakfast version of apple crisp.) Get this oatmeal-stuffed apple recipe.
Instant Pot Yogurt
Spend a little part of your weekend prepping this delicious recipe, and you'll have rich, creamy and thick breakfast yogurt all week. Get the Instant Pot yogurt recipe.
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Fluffy, airy and delicate pancakes worthy of a slow Sunday morning meal. Get the Japanese pancake recipe.
Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bagel Bites
For those days when you don’t have time to sit down and enjoy a freshly toasted bagel, these bagel bites are here for you. Make them in advance and keep them for up to five days. Get this cream cheese-stuffed bagel bites recipe.
The Chatelaine Caesar
This unconventional take on the Canadian classic uses fresh watermelon and a vegan Caesar mix instead of tomato clam cocktail. Plus, all the other products are sourced from Canadian companies with women at the helm. Get this Chatelaine caesar recipe or try our recipe for a classic spicy caesar.
Tahini Cocoa Breakfast Smoothies
Not all smoothies must be green. This richly flavoured (and healthy) take gets your day started with a touch of nuttiness, smooth chocolate and creamy banana. Get this tahini cocoa breakfast smoothie recipe.
Plum And Black Pepper Clafoutis
This dish is eggy and fruity and a touch sweet, and comes together so quickly. Get this plum and black pepper clafoutis recipe.
Blueberry Granola Breakfast Cookies
Yes, with the right ingredients, you CAN have cookies for breakfast. Here we’ve mixed a homemade granola of oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut and flax, and turned it into a breakfast cookies recipe that helps you take on the day well-fed and with a smile on your face. Get this blueberry granola breakfast cookie recipe.
Pretty In Pink Strawberry Pavlova
Freeze-dried berries give the meringue its blush-pink hue, while fresh berries add aromatic sweetness. Get this pretty in pink strawberry pavlova recipe.
Cloud Eggs
Make your table Instagram-worthy with these beautiful eggs. Get this cloud eggs recipe.
Champorado (Filipino Chocolate Oatmeal)
Our recipe is inspired by the original Filipino chocolate rice porridge, using oatmeal instead of rice. Get this champorado recipe.
Cinnamon Twist Wreath
Skip the flowers and make this beautiful and tasty wreath the centrepiece on your brunch table. Get this cinnamon twist wreath recipe.
Classic French Toast With Roasted Plums
While French toast is great on its own, we think topping it with freshly roasted plums is a great way to kick your brunch up a notch. Get our classic French toast recipe.
Sweet Dutch Baby
These puffy pancakes have many unusual names including bismarcks and Dutch Puffs. In every case, a simple batter poured into a hot pan creates instant, unforgettable magic. Get this sweet Dutch baby recipe.
Whole Wheat Waffles With Blackberry Compote
Dress up waffles with homemade compote made with ripe berries, as well as rich cream and a dusting of sugar for an Instagram-worthy breakfast. Get this whole wheat waffles with blackberry compote recipe.
Peanut Butter And Raspberry Jam Chia Parfait
This pretty in pink layered treat uses homemade raspberry jam using chia seeds instead of pectin. Get the peanut butter and raspberry jam chia parfait recipe.
Vegan Chickpea Quiche
It's not brunch without a quiche. This one is a plant-based version, using chickpea flour instead of eggs. Get this vegan quiche recipe.
Blueberry Oat Muffins
This breakfast classic comes together in under an hour and freezes beautifully. Get this blueberry oat muffins recipe.
Braided Egg Bread
Break bread with your family with this gorgeous braided egg bread. We wouldn't say no to a warm slice slathered in butter. Get the braided egg bread recipe.
French Toast Crumpets
Take these traditional hotcakes to the next level with a few extra ingredients. Top with berries, drizzle with maple syrup, then serve. Get this crumpet French toast recipe.
Buckwheat Blinis
Made with a mix of buckwheat and all-purpose flours, these blinis can be prepared several days in advance. Get this buckwheat blinis recipe.
Maple-Fennel Bacon
Bacon. A brunch essential. Get this maple-bacon with fennel recipe.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Classic pancakes that are thick, fluffy and oh-so delicious. Get this buttermilk pancakes recipe.
French Onion Tart
An elegant brunch tart to impress those gathered around your weekend brunch table. Get this French onion tart recipe.
Yogurt Parfait With Toasted Muesli
These easy yogurt parfaits (made with our homemade toasted muesli) are easy to make ahead of time. Get this yogurt parfait with toasted muesli recipe.
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Better than banana bread and ultra portable! Using spotty, very ripe bananas will ensure a softer, moist muffin. Get this vegan banana chocolate chunk muffins recipe.
Easy Eggs Benedict
Although eggs Benny is usually a restaurant brunch treat, why not save a little cash and enjoy it at home (maybe even in bed)? Just follow these simplified steps to a decadent breakfast that’s as stress-free and easy as Sunday morning. Get this easy eggs Benedict recipe.
French Toast Sandwich
This rich French toast with creamy mascarpone and raspberry filling is a decadent way to start the day. Get this French toast sandwich recipe.
Egg And Toast Tartlets
Whether you hurriedly pop one in your mouth on the run, or savour them over Sunday brunch, these tartlets are one of our favourite ways to start the day! Get this eggs and toast tartlets recipe.
Gluten-Free Raspberry And Almond Muffins
Fresh raspberries and thick yogurt keep these gluten-free muffins extra moist. Get this gluten-free raspberry and almond muffins recipe.
Monkey Bread
A long-standing favourite, this pull-apart sweet bread is fun to eat and incredibly delicious. Get this monkey bread recipe.
Chardonnay-Lemon Cocktail
Instead of mimosas, add a bit of zip to brunch with chardonnay and limoncello cocktails. Get this chardonnay-lemon cocktail recipe.
Three-Cheese Tomato Strata
If you love bruschetta and garlic bread, you will love this strata. The cheeses and tomatoes are cooked into the bread so there’s no worry of toppings falling off as you indulge in this savoury brunch favourite. Get this three-cheese tomato strata recipe.
Morning Glory Muffins
If you've only had morning glory muffins from a plastic grocery store shell, you need to try them the way they were originally meant to be enjoyed when they first appeared on the scene in the '70s: fresh, from scratch, with plenty of grated carrot and apple for crunch. Get this morning glory muffins recipe.
Grilled Cheese Croque Madame
This ham and cheese sandwich is topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and broiled to perfection. It’s served with a fried egg to create a rich and indulgent meal. Get this grilled cheese croque madame recipe.
Green Shakshuka
This egg dinner gets you halfway to a Seuss-inspired meal. We used vegetable broth, peas, kale and parsley to poach the eggs and give the dish a cool green hue. (All that’s missing now is a slice or two of ham, and you’ll be set!) Get this green shakshuka recipe.
Bacon And Egg Pasta
This simple pasta lets eggs and bacon do the heavy flavour lifting. The yolks coat the rigatoni, while the bacon adds a bit of salty goodness. Get this bacon and egg pasta recipe.
Jam Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
End brunch on a sweet note with these jam-infused cheesecake cups. Get our jam swirl mini cheesecakes recipe.
Almond Butter And Jam Breakfast Bars
"I love a good crumb bar, and this recipe is the breakfast equivalent. These bars feel decadent, but you can tell from the mostly wholesome ingredients list that they are anything but. I like to serve them to the kids with a smoothie when I’m in a hurry, or on their own as something to take on the go. While I use jam in this recipe, sliced or fresh berries scattered over the bottom layer of the bar will work as well. They are easiest to cut once chilled and store exceptionally well in the refrigerator and freezer." Get Jan Scott's almond butter and jam breakfast bars recipe.
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This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2023.
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