Father's day is just around the corner, and nothing says "I love you" like preparing a meal for someone. Some sing "say it with flowers", we say, "say it with food", for what feels more sentimental than a meal you've laboured over?
While we inch towards September, there's no shortage of what to do. We've got our own longlist of the best activities to string your pops along with. Most father figures just want to hang out and spend time together, some just want to be left alone for a moment of peace.
Alas, gestures can still be made, and if you are in an area where spending quality time together is accessible on a physical and emotional level. Is there a better way to nourish the soul than through the stomach? At RUSSH, we don't think so. While this year's Father's Day falls on a Sunday, a morning wake-up is the best way we thought we'd prepare. This Father's day, forget gifts of the material kind and lean into this round up of Father's Day breakfast ideas instead. From simple pleasures like beans on toast to more involved recipes like crumpets, there is something to comfort every father figure.
Bacon and Egg Congee
Father's Day might arrive at the same time as spring, but the need for a warming breakfast won't have drifted away just yet. This brainwave from Sydney darling A.P Bakey, mixing the classic bacon and egg with rice rather than bread, is sure to hit the spot. Especially for the fathers whose stomachs resemble bottomless pits.
Simple Buttery Scrambled Eggs by Danielle Alvarez
Sometimes all that's need to impress is just a simple dish whipped up with care. Take Danielle Alvarez's scrambled eggs for example; silky and dripping with butter, they can accompany any spread as a side, or sing all on their own.
Beans on Toast
If your dad is a fan of baked beans, ditch the SPC can and simmer the italian kind low and slow; think borlotti and cannellini. Christen a piece of toast – your pick – with them, and season with your heart. However, it's not fig season so they're not necessary for this recipe. Just don't forget to soak your beans!
Laila Gohar's Spanish Omelette
Potatoes and eggs the classic way. What more could you need? This Spanish tortilla is easy to make and even better to eat.
Crumpets
There is truly nothing like homemade crumpets. Warm, dense and crispy-bottomed, it's the perfect middle ground if your breakfast needs to satisfy both sweet and savoury camps. Slather it in butter and jam, drizzle on some honey, scrape on vegemite, the world's your oyster.
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.
Rosa Cienfuegos' Chilaquiles
If like me, your father figure prefers savoury breakfasts then he's going to fall for chilaquiles. Get your hands on some dried Mexican chillies – arbol, morita, pasilla or cascabel work well – create your salsa and follow the guidance from Rosa Cienfuegos.
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.
Omelette Roti Pancakes
Victor Liong's hybrid invention is an eggy, scallion-infused tortilla perfect for slab-servings. I'd eat it with a generous pour of Laoganma chilli oil.
Eggs Benedict
A triumphant classic if you are willing to take on hollandaise. I promise it's not as daunting as it seems.
A full English breakfast
A fry-up of all the favourites is a hearty treat, such a classic he won't be able to resist.
Egg Onigiri
Encased in nori, the beauty of a medium boil egg takes centre stage with this recipe. Add a dash of furikake for a flavour crunch.
Granola and Yogurt
For all the granola-fanatic dads that can't resist their usual, put a home twist to it for a touch of love.
Acai Bowl
Kickstart your dad's morning with this powerhouse of fibre that's also packed with nutrients and flavour. Extra points if the spring weather does its thing and delivers a morning of full sunshine.
Breakfast Sandwich
Elevate a beloved fast food classic from home. This recipe comes with a healthy lashing of siracha - perfect to wake you and pops up. Streaky bacon and eggs are the only way to rise from the bed.
Cabbage Hash Browns
Hear us out. These low-carb iterations of our brunch favourite are the perfect accompaniment to any showy breakfast. Trust us on this one - you won't even notice if the cabbage has swapped out the potato for a lighter start to the day.
Soft Boiled Eggs with Anchovy Toast
Simple salty goodness in this no-recipe recipe. All you need is a couple of good eggs, a tin of fish, and a nice sourdough.
Blistered Tomato, Potato Truffle Salumi breakfast bread
Even though the name is quite the handful, the assembly is much more simple. Everything comes together just over half an hour, and the extra sprigs of thyme on the top goes a long way.
Matcha French Toast
Matcha french toast - heavensent, pillowy, and the perfect vessel for soaking up maple syrup and raspberries. To cut the work in half, a high quality matcha powder will do all the lifting for you.
Zucchini Scramble Breakfast Tacos
This heart healthy breakfast is best served up with a crumbly bed of feta.
Smoked Salmon and Scramble Croissants
Want to plate up gourmand style with half of the effort? This fix-up is all presentation, no-frills. Get your croissants from your local cafe (We like Humble Bakery) and some smoked salmon from the nearest deli. Once the batch of eggs are cooking slowly in the pan, you're ready to plate.
Jok Moo Sap (Thai Breakfast Broth)
A more watery, broth relative of the Chinese congee, this savoury dish is elevated with white pepper, chillies and a hearty serve of fish sauce.
Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse
Who says a sweet mid-morning treat has to compromise health? This velvety mousse requires no added sugars. Just the humble sweet potato, and a bark of your best dark chocolate.
Steak, Eggs, and Beans
Get ready for a protein-laced morning. The diner classic is lifted with the inclusion of some zesty beans.
If you are looking to gift him something alongside the gift of quality time, you can check out our guide of the best Father's Day gifts. If he has a taste for the finer things in life, perhaps our luxury Father's Day gifts will point you in the right direction, our our guide to unique Father's Day gifts. If you're looking for a last minute suggestion for your father figure, you can peruse our last minute Father's Day gift guide here. Whatever his preference, whoever he is, we're wishing you time well-spent together.
