Brunch
December 25, 2023
15+ Best Brunch Recipes From H&H
Perfect for the holidays, a lazy morning or a special brunch, get recipes from Sam Sifton, Alison Roman, Yotam Ottolenghi and more.
See H&H’s best brunch ideas below!
Savory French Toast With Cherry Tomatoes And Basil
“It’s axiomatic that a stash of leftover bread makes the best French toast for breakfast, and so it stands to reason that a savory version would be equally satisfying for the crew around your dinner table. At least that’s true in my house.” – Sam Sifton
Get the recipe here.
Vegan Mushroom and Spinach Quiche
This savory tart is made with a flaky pastry and flavorful mushroom and spinach filling, and will please even non-vegans with its cheesy taste and eggy consistency. “I first tried vegan quiche at a plant-based restaurant called La Clairière near our apartment in Lille. It was a welcome dish, especially for my husband, Mitch, who loved the quiches I made before going vegan. This recipe is inspired by the quiches from that go-to restaurant, the mushroom and spinach combo being my favorite.” – Hannah Sunderani, cookbook author
Get the recipe here.
Perfect Pancakes, Perfect Waffles
“I made this recipe work for either waffles or pancakes because the same principles apply. You want brown, crispy edges and a soft, custardy interior.” – Alison Roman
Get the recipe here.
Turmeric Fried Eggs with Tamarind Dressing
“These are fried eggs but with a very eccentric wardrobe, thanks to the turmeric and chile, which make them as good to eat as they are to look at. You can serve this easy, vibrant breakfast as it is, or alongside a potato rösti, as part of a brunch spread.” — Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things
Get the recipe here.
A Very Tall Quiche with Zucchini and Greens
“While I feel like most quiches rely heavily on the cheese of it all, here, it’s the vegetables that are doing most of the work.” – Alison Roman
Get the full recipe here.
Signature Raisin Scones: Fairmont Empress, Victoria
Perfect with a cup of tea, these buttery-soft scones are a treat worth indulging in. Don’t forget the strawberry jam and clotted cream!
Get the recipe here.
Leek and Brie Galette
“Rather than sautéing the leeks, I roasted them in chunks. Then, I created a rich, gooey, luxurious element by using brie.” – Deb Perelman
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Almond Cake with Caramelized Pears
“I call it THE cake. It’s showstopping and beautiful; I like to make it on a Wednesday and snack on it all week.” — Anna Rupert
Get the recipe here.
Ricardo Larrivee’s Asparagus Quiche
Better than a pie plate, a sheet pan lets you use the whole asparagus. Pretty…and delicious!
Get the recipe for Ricardo Larrivee’s Asparagus Quiche.
Shakshuka
If you like your eggs with hot sauce or salsa, you’ll love shakshuka. The eggs are half baked, half poached in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with fresh herbs and briny cheese. If you don’t have a 12″ skillet, use a smaller pan and reduce the number of eggs to four.
Get the recipe for Shakshuka.
Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil
This colorful display serves as the perfect brunch centerpiece. There’s no shortage of flavor in this combination of creamy yogurt, tart berries and mix of citrus and spices.
Get the recipe for Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil.
Pumpkin Scones With Maple Cinnamon Glaze
These fragrantly spiced pumpkin scones are buttery yet crisp on top, tender inside and not overly sweet. They’re topped with a creamy maple cinnamon glaze.
Get the recipe for Pumpkin Scones With Maple Cinnamon Glaze.
Cherry Pie Chia Parfaits
Creamy chia pudding, jammy tart cherries and a crunchy granola topping are great as a decadent yet healthy breakfast, midday snack or an after-dinner treat.
Get the recipe for Cherry Pie Chia Parfaits.
Fluffy Japanese-Style Pancakes
Trust the Japanese to take an ordinary flapjack and transform it into something extraordinary. The new “it” hotcake is made with whipped egg whites folded in and cooked slowly using a mould for a dramatic rise. The result is a breakfast that stands tall and tastes like a cross between a soufflé and angel food cake. You’ll find these decadent pancakes at cafés and on Insta feeds everywhere, or you can impress with them at home.
Get the recipe for Fluffy Japanese-Style Pancakes.
Butternut Squash & Gruyère Tart With Rye & Walnut Crust
Adding an alternative flour like fiber-rich rye to a tart shell brings depth and dimension to the crust. The ground walnuts in this recipe also add a protein boost and complement the squash — this flavor combination is spot on.
Get the recipe for Butternut Squash & Gruyère Tart With Rye & Walnut Crust.
Blueberry Pie French Toast Muffins
Dessert for breakfast is one of our favorite guilty pleasures. Why choose between three when you can have them all in one compact pastry? Blueberry pie, French toast and sweet muffins are the ultimate on-the-go treat.
Get the recipe for Blueberry Pie French Toast Muffins.
Breakfast Bowls
The breakfast bowl trend has nothing to do with milk or cereal. Countless foodie snaps on social media have inspired everyone to start their day with one of these nutrient-dense, flavor-packed petits déjeuners. Star ingredients like porridge, fresh berries, savory yogurt, grits and even rosemary-infused honey are all in the mix, with recipes ranging from easy to elaborate, depending on how much of a morning person you are.
Get the recipe for Porridge Bowl With Cherries & Cocoa Nibs, Grits Bowl With Roasted Tomatoes, Avocado & Eggs & Yogurt Bowl With Citrus & Rosemary Honey.
Omelet With Whipped Ricotta
Pea tendrils and creamy ricotta take this omelette to the next level — perfect for a lazy Sunday breakfast in bed.
Get the recipe for Omelet With Whipped Ricotta.
Rise & Shine Buckwheat Waffles
These waffles can be made using only white flour, but adding a portion of buckwheat flour to the mix is like the difference between white bread and sourdough — the latter has more flavor and a nice tang. Despite the sugar in this recipe, these waffles are not overly sweet, leaving you free to top them with fruit, cream and maple syrup.
Get the recipe for Rise & Shine Buckwheat Waffles.
Tortilla Española
This classic Spanish snack is like a denser frittata — perfect for brunch. Full of potatoes and onions, cooked slowly in olive oil. Chef Victor Dries uses a deep fryer to make easy work of cooking the potatoes for the tortilla, but here we’ve adapted the process for home use.
Get the recipe for Tortilla Española.
French Baked Eggs With Smoked Salmon & Tarragon Cream
Is it at all surprising that when the French bake eggs, they do so in a bath of cream? Here, the cream is seasoned with fresh tarragon and lemon zest, and stirred into a nest of buttery sautéed leeks before being spooned into individual ramekins along with the eggs. Then, everything is baked until the yolks are still liquid while the whites turn just firm enough to hold their shape on your spoon. Because it’s hard to think about brunch without smoked salmon, add a few slices here as a garnish, along with some capers for a salty tang.
Get the recipe for French Baked Eggs With Smoked Salmon & Tarragon Cream.