12 reasons 'brinner' is better than dinner

Turn your day on its head with these fantastic breakfast dishes that taste even better at dinner time!

1

Baked eggs and sausages

Egg and sausage may be breakfast staples, but with spiced up capsicum and Moroccan flavours, this 30 minute meal is perfect for dinner too.

Photography by Brett Stevens
Photography by Brett Stevens
2

Bean omelette

When you're too tired to cook, get some brekkie inspiration with this hearty omelette filled with Mexican beans, cheese and fresh spinach.

Photography by Andrew Young
Photography by Andrew Young
3

Savoury pancakes

This brinner idea will make you flip! Dish up a dinner of zucchini pancakes, loaded with vegies, bacon, balsamic and basil.

Photography by Ben Dearnley
Photography by Ben Dearnley
4

Kedgeree

Traditionally Indian kedgeree is a breakfast dish, but we see no reason why this hearty rice and salmon recipe can't be enjoyed any time of day.

Photography by Steve Brown
Photography by Steve Brown
5

Mushrooms on toast

Good ol' mushies on toast is the perfect dinner solution for those nights when you are short on time.

Photography by Steve Brown
Photography by Steve Brown
6

Asian omelette

Stuff an omelette full of healthy greens and chilli. Voila! Dinner in a flash

photography by Steve Brown
photography by Steve Brown
7

French toast

No one will say no to this unbelievably delicious French toast stuffed with gooey cheese, shaved ham and wholegrain mustard.

Photography by Ben Dearnley
Photography by Ben Dearnley
8

Hash browns

Turn golden hash browns into a hearty dinner by topping them with crunchy vegetable salsa and sour cream. 

Photography by Steve Baccon
Photography by Steve Baccon
9

Porridge

We may not like to admit it, but on cold winter nights, there's really nothing better than snuggling under the doona, watching telly and tucking into a no-fuss bowl of warm porridge.

Photography by Cath Muscat
Photography by Cath Muscat
10

Shakshuka

Even the name makes you feel like dancing. This Middle Eastern recipe is best mopped up with a slice of crusty bread.

Photography by Ian Wallace
Photography by Ian Wallace
11

Frittata

This cheesy bacon and mustard frittata is a classic 'brinner' favourite.

Photography by Ben Dearnley
Photography by Ben Dearnley
12

Scrambled eggs

When you aren't in the mood for cooking up a feast, something simple like perfectly creamy scrambled eggs on toast will fill you up at dinner time. Go ahead, you deserve the break!

 

 

Photography by Ben Dearnley
Photography by Ben Dearnley

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