You might not have time to travel, but you should always have time for breakfast.
NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
1. Peruvian Ceviche
Featuring South American aji amarillo chiles, freshly grated ginger, and lime, this ceviche beats the trek to Machu Picchu. Get the recipe on Food52.
2. Red Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs
Be prepared to sing “Where have you been all my li-i-i-i-i-i-ife” to a plate of cheese and eggs and sauce. Get the recipe on Food52.
3. Pan con Tomate with Fried Eggs
The new breakfast sandwich in town. Get the recipe on Food52.
4. Vegetarian Arepas with Avocado and Plantains
Satisfy both your sweet and your savory side with classic Venezuelan street food.Get the recipe on Food52.
THE MIDDLE EAST
5. Shakshuka with Grains and Feta
There is no dish with a larger gap in the ratio of difficulty to deliciousness than tomato-sauced, runny eggs. Get the recipe on Food52.
6. Homemade Labneh
Toast some pita, and get out your best bottle of olive oil. Get the recipe on Food52.
7. Egg and Eggplant Sandwich
This classic Iraqi-Israeli dish beats your bacon, egg, and cheese. Get the recipe on Food52.
EUROPE
8. Brioche
The difference between bread and dessert is just a few ounces of butter (and, hey, maybe some sugar too). Get the recipe on Food52.
9. Dan Leader’s 4-Hour Baguette
Raise your hand if you’ve always wanted to get into the rhythm of baking your own bread. Now raise your hand if you’ve actually done it. This baguette is here to help with the latter. Get the recipe on Food52.
10. David Eyre’s Pancake
This is the moment to call your well-seasoned iron skillet into service. Get the recipe on Food52.
11. April Bloomfield’s English Porridge
Porridge is the new oatmeal. Get the recipe on Food52.
12. Alex Raij’s Croissants a la Plancha
You didn’t think croissants could get better, did you? Get the recipe on Food52.
13. Welsh Rarebit with Spinach
This recipe will make you wonder why Welsh rarebit has never taken off on this side of the pond. Get the recipe on Food52.
14. Fresh Muesli with Apples, Currants, and Toasted Almonds
Goodbye McDonalds parfait. Hello beautiful, crunchy, and creamy muesli. Get the recipe on Food52.
AFRICA
15. Crispy Moroccan Pancakes (M’smmen)
These Moroccan pancakes are flaky, addictive, and perfect for dipping into honey. Warning: Will disappear quickly. Get the recipe on Food52.
ASIA
16. Breakfast Fried Rice
This dish is a delicious — and compelling — reason to eat rice for breakfast. Get the recipe on Food52.
17. Rosemary Alu Paratha (Potato Parathas with Fresh Rosemary)
This dish is a major upgrade to your idea of a flatbread. Get the recipe on Food52.
18. Scallion Pancakes
So long maple syrup. These multi-layered scallion pancakes taste just like those you find streetside in Taiwan. Get the recipe on Food52.
19. Miso Soup
That’s right. Miso soup is eaten as breakfast in many parts of Japan. Get the recipe on Food52.
20. Congee
Once you learn to make congee—a hot, filling Chinese comfort food traditionally eaten during the cooler hours of the morning—your breakfasts will never be the same. Get the recipe on Food52.
Geez…They didn’t stop by my house to take pictures of my gluten/dairy free breakfast.