Valentine's Day brunch recipes

Brighten up any brunch with charred cornbread, spicy fried eggs, cherry tomatoes and ripe avocado

These puffed up beauties are actually a sweet version of a Yorkie and are of German origin. Normally eaten for breakfast, make them dessert with boozy, syrupy cherries and ice cream

Blood oranges come into season during the winter months, treat yourself to citrussy orange pancakes, layered with orange custard and topped with the caramelised fruit

These fluffy, American-style pancakes have a hidden chocolatey centre and soak up the maple syrup like sponges

Smother fluffy waffles with fried bananas, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert or brunch time treat

Pumpkin purée makes a delicious addition to a stack of fat, fluffy pancakes - the perfect brunch to get the weekend off to a sweet start

Make someone special a brunch to remember. Use a cutter of your choice to create a specially-shaped sandwich

Cut down on the washing up by cooking everything in the oven with this no-fuss 'fry-up' of bacon, black pudding and eggs

Top a sliced banana with nut butter, frozen yogurt, a handful of berries and low-sugar granola for a weekend morning treat

Indulge at brunch with this make-ahead breakfast dish, inspired by the classic combination of French toast, maple syrup and bacon

Juicy cherries are packed with nutrients and are one of summer's highlights - perfect for a weekend breakfast

Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton deconstructs the Great British breakfast and makes a light, playful plate

Give your croissants an indulgent twist with this super simple brunch idea

Get your poaching technique honed and serve up this brunch classic- it's easily-doubled to feed a family or crowd

Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe

This compote is delicious served warm with ice cream, or cold for breakfast with yogurt

Jazz up the soldiers for your dippy egg with sundried tomato paste and chorizo or vegetarian pesto - an easy and quick breakfast or brunch

Turn the kitchen into your own little patisserie with this step-by-step guide to buttery Danish pastries

Treat yourself to a lazy brunch with these American-style fluffy pancakes with pancetta and maple drizzle

With a drizzle of lightly salted almond sauce, creamy ricotta and fruit and nut bread, these strawberries deserve a spot on your weekend brunch menu

Try French toast with a twist. Use spelt or wholemeal bread and top with light, citrus cottage cheese and fresh fruit

James Martin's healthy spritzers are super quick and a refreshing addition to any brunch

Turn Eggs Benedict into a gourmet treat, perfect for a celebration breakfast or indulgent brunch - use shop bought muffins to save time

Give the classic blueberry muffin a makeover by adding a crisp maple-sugar glaze, which sets to a cracked crust