Baked French Toast
Brit + Co
We are long-time fans of a good tray bake, and thus we heartily applaud this genius idea to move the concept into the breakfast space. It looks impressive, tastes delicious and can be whipped up in moments. Plus, adorning it with a scattering of raspberries gives it all the Valentine’s twist it needs. The cinnamon, almond and orange flavours, meanwhile, are as tasty and irresistible as your amour will doubtless find you, aka the clever soul who has brought this beauty to them as they luxuriate in bed. Find the recipe here.
Blueberry Pancakes
Olive Magazine
We think there is something endlessly romantic about our beloved diligently whipping up pancakes while we hit snooze on the alarm for the eighth time. These blueberry ones, which come courtesy of the ever-reliable Olive Magazine, are particularly good, and we predict that a stack of them, maple syrup-drizzled and fluffy as air, will go down very well indeed on Valentine’s morning. Find the recipe here.
Epic Egg In A Hole
Jamie Oliver
If only egg and sausage will do for your amour, then this ‘epic egg in a hole’, which comes via the always-inventive Jamie, is the one. You’ll need one bagel, one egg, Cheddar cheese and tomato ketchup, the latter for squeezing out the heart to frame your creation – a decorative flourish that is, of course, optional, though it comes highly advised and, on Valentine’s Day, is mandatory. Find the recipe here.
Norwegian Cinnamon Buns
Nigella
As Nigella rightly points out, ‘The Northern Europeans, and especially the Scandinavians, are wonderful bakers and eating these for breakfast or tea on a cold winter's day makes me feel grateful for a climate many moan about.’ These delicious, cinnamon-spiced buns come firmly under the category of what we’d term ‘snuggly’ foods – and, since they’re also made for sharing, we can think of no nicer way to kick off Valentine’s proceedings than with a Norwegian Cinnamon Bun. Find the recipe here.
Banana-Maple Pancakes With Crispy Bacon
Waitrose
They say that opposites attract and if that is true of you and your significant other, then why not serve up a medley of salt and sweet in the form of these bacon-topper banana pancakes? Find the recipe here.
Love Toast
Good Housekeeping
You could, of course, keep it simple and classic and serve up egg on toast to the object of your affections. But not just any toast: the Valentine’s take is fried and has a cookie-cuttered heart at its centre, which doubles as a well for the egg. Sprinkled with capers and your favourite herbs, it makes the sweetest of ways to awaken. Find the recipe here.
By Nancy Alsop
February 2024
