Brunch

Cherry Pin Wheels
Cherry Pin Wheels

Crepes with Cherry Compote and Cream Cheese Filling
Crepes with Cherry Compote and Cream Cheese Filling

Grapefruit Mascarpone Pancakes with Maple Creme Fraîche 
Grapefruit Mascarpone Pancakes with Maple Creme Fraîche

Smashed Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg and Tomatoes
Ilse’s Kitchen: Smashed Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg and Tomatoes

Grilled Peaches with Yoghurt
Grilled Peaches with Yoghurt

Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Tropical Chia Pudding with Mango, Banana and Passion Fruit
Tropical Chia Pudding with Mango, Banana and Passion Fruit

Vanilla Chia Pudding with Raspberries
Vanilla Chia Pudding with Raspberries

Mango Chia Pudding
Mango Chia Pudding

Smoked Salmon Avocado Yoghurt Bowls
Smoked Salmon Avocado Yoghurt Bowls

Rhubarb Yoghurt Fool
Rhubarb Yoghurt Fool

Chocolate Energy Breakfast Bars
Chocolate Energy Breakfast Bars

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Chives
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Chives

Open-faced Omelette with Arugula
Open-faced Omelette with Arugula

Baked Eggs with Leek and Spinach
Baked Eggs with Leek and Spinach

Braised Eggs with Leek, Kale and Za’atar
Braised Eggs with Leek, Kale and Za’atar

Paprika Egg Casserole with Bell Pepper
Paprika Egg Casserole with Bell Pepper

Peach Tarts with Goat Cheese and Honey
Peach Tarts with Goat Cheese and Honey

Asparagus Frittata with Spinach and Mushrooms
Asparagus Frittata with Spinach and Mushrooms

Avocado with Scrambled Eggs and Salmon
Avocado with Scrambled Eggs and Salmon

Avocado with Tuna
Avocado with Tuna

Minneola Marmalade
Minneola Marmalade

Mushroom Ragout on Toast
Mushroom Ragout on Toast

Open Faced Asparagus Serrano Ham Sandwich
Open Faced Asparagus Serrano Ham Sandwich

Roast Beef Baguette with Pickles and Red Onion Relish
Roast Beef Baguette with Pickles and Red Onion Relish

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