Father's day is just around the corner, and nothing says "I love you" like preparing a meal for someone. Some muse "Say it with flowers", I say, "Say it with food", for what feels more sentimental than a meal you have taken time and effort to create? This father's day, say it with food, with our round up of Father's Day breakfast ideas. From indulgent sweets to lighter options, there is something for every father figure.
Laila Gohar's Spanish Omlette
Potatoes and eggs the classic way. What more could you need? This Spanish tortilla is easy to make and even better to eat.
Caramel Apple Breakfast Cobbler
A make ahead breakfast that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Prepare the cardamom-spiced biscuits and the honey caramel apple filling a day in advance, then assemble and bake the cobbler as soon as you wake up for the best of breakfast times.
Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Pancakes, but a special version. Light, fluffy, and relatively easy to make, these pancakes will impress and satisfy by sheer volume.
Ricotta
Nothing says "I put effort in" like making fresh ricotta, and as Gohar says, if you have milk, you can make ricotta. Serve with fresh fruit, smear on toast or pancakes, the world is your oyster.
Roasted Spiced Rhubarb with Dates and Yogurt
Luxurious, tangy rhubarb comes together with sticky, sweet dates to create the perfect light breakfast served over yogurt. Try for yourself and thank us later.
Blueberry Ricotta Toast
Remember that ricotta from above? Here, it is smeared over crusty toast and topped with blueberry compote. two out of three elements can be made ahead for maximum morning speediness if you so desire.
Bloody Mary
Sometimes Father's Day breakfast is all about the beverage. If your father figure is in the mood to groove, deliver one of these and be the favourite.
Huevos Rotos
Didn't we say we loved eggs and potatoes? Here they are in their purest of forms, yet stronger together.
Porridge
Some dads simply want porridge, so make them the best porridge there was. Frederik Bille Brahe will always guide you in the right direction.
Buttermilk Brown Sugar Waffles
Does the title not say it all? Light, crisp and easy to throw together, like traditional waffles, but the buttermilk lends tang and the brown sugar an earthy sweetness.
Breakfast Calzones
For the dad who'd die for carbs. Ignacio Mattos of Estela NYC's Breakfast Calzones are like no other. Read his recipe notes for brunch pairing suggestions and be the most impressive at the table.
Shakshouka
A classic, simple favourite. Saucy, eggy, and delicious. Best served eaten with slabs of crusty bread directly from the pan.
Mango Toast with Hazelnut Pepita Butter
For the troppo dad. Does anything sound better? It's like if PB&J had a younger, hotter cousin.
Spiced Fennel Breakfast Sausage
For the traditionalist dad. Fennel sausages but DIY. He is sure to be impressed.
Eggs Benedict
A triumphant classic if you are willing to take on hollandaise. I promise it's not as daunting as it seems.
