A Very Merry Brekkie

Christmas can be a busy time socially, so a festive breakfast is a fun and delicious way for the family to catch up and celebrate together.

GINGER ALE & CITRUS PUNCH

PREP TIME 15 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION) SERVES 8

125g strawberries, sliced thinly

1 medium orange (240g), halved, sliced thinly

1 medium lime (90g), sliced thinly

700ml bottle Pimm’s No. 1

1 Lebanese cucumber (130g)

1.25 litres (5 cups) chilled dry ginger ale

1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

1 Place strawberries, orange and lime in a large serving jug. Add Pimm’s; stir to combine. Cover; refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

2 Just before serving, slice cucumber into ribbons; add to jug. Stir in ginger ale and mint. Serve over ice.

Test Kitchen Notes Serve baked ricotta with thick slices of toasted sourdough.

BAKED RICOTTA WITH TRUSS TOMATOES, BACON & ROCKET

PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINUTES (+ STANDING) SERVES 4

500g smooth ricotta

2 egg yolks

1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves pinch of chilli flakes

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

250g truss cherry tomatoes

8 (500g) rindless bacon slices

250g rocket, trimmed ½ cup (160g) tomato relish

1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Oil four ½-cup (125ml) ovenproof dishes.