36 egg recipes

Hollandaise sauce

Use up any left-over eggs when you’re cooking brunch to make homemade hollandaise sauce – expect wonderfully silky results.

Eggs benedict

Classic eggs benedict will always go down a storm at weekend brunch. Plus, follow our tips and tricks to making your best hollandaise sauce yet.

Baked egg custard

Use up any left-over eggs to make this comforting baked custard dessert – velvety smooth and infused with vanilla, it's finished with a grating of nutmeg.

Spanish scrambled eggs

Softly scrambled eggs, rich with cream and blue cheese, sit on top of deep-fried flatbread in this impressive recipe from Nacho Manzano of Casa Marcial, Spain.

Egg hoppers

Egg hoppers are a Sri Lankan speciality and make the perfect breakfast. You'll need coconut cream and yeast for this recipe.

Eggs en cocotte with swiss chard and smoked haddock

Eggs are baked slowly with smoked haddock and swiss chard in this classically French egg dish. It’s perfect for brunch, lunch or even a light dinner.

Dressed eggs

Eggs come dressed in nori flakes, chilli flakes, coriander leaves and more in this effortless entertaining recipe.

The brekkie bun

Check out our next level breakfast buns from food writer John Gregory-Smith with streaky bacon, crispy fried eggs and salty baked kale. Make this easy brunch recipe for a super indulgent weekend treat.

Crumpet eggs royale

Crumpet fans, rejoice: Mark Hix's variation on the classic eggs benedict feature crumpets, smoked salmon, duck eggs and homemade hollandaise. It's the perfect breakfast dish.

Supercharged egg mayo

We've taken the egg sandwich to the next level with our supercharged egg mayo sarnie. Egg sandwiches can be a bit one dimensional but this turns up the volume in every way with pickly, salty, crunchy hits in every bite.

Crispy noodles with egg

This makes a great speedy breakfast if you fancy something filling but still packed with flavour, which comes from the crispy chilli oil.

Çılbır (Turkish-style poached eggs in garlicky yogurt)

Soft poached eggs on a bed of garlicky yogurt topped with herbs and red pepper flakes, çılbır is a versatile dish generally enjoyed as a hot meze.

Ethiopian Dorho Sebhi

Bring rich Ethiopian flavours to the table with this chilli-spiked chicken and egg stew.

Gochujang egg mayo sandwich

Forget about the classic egg mayo and try our epic egg sarnie with Korean chilli paste. If you’re rushed for time, stir the gochujang into readymade mayo with a squeeze of lime.

Thai scotch eggs

Bursts of lemongrass, red curry paste and sweet chilli sauce take these scotch eggs up a level, perfect for a posh brunch. This recipe for Thai-style (or sai oua) scotch eggs comes from Birmingham-based chef Lap-fai Lee.

Chorizo brunch eggs

Looking for a new brunch dish? Check out this comforting chorizo stew, topped with soft boiled eggs and zesty avocado salsa.

Curried leek and potato hash with fried eggs

A just fried-egg on top makes the perfect topping for this potato hash and leek dish, flavoured with curry powder, cumin seeds and black mustard seeds.

Japanese egg sando

This Japanese-inspired take on egg sandwiches sees a filling made with a Japanese mayonnaise, topped off with some quick pickled cucumbers. Perfect for an afternoon tea with a difference.

Bacon and egg muffins

Make the most of brunch with a batch of our moreish bacon and egg muffins, ready in 45 minutes. These are best eaten warm from the oven, spread with butter, ketchup or brown sauce

Spiced grains with peas, spinach and jammy eggs

Buttery freekeh, spinach and peas are filled into bowls and topped with jammy eggs and a drizzle of sriracha.

Chopped egg salad on salt and vinegar crisps

Get inventive with your party food with this easy all-in-one egg salad and crisps canapé, great for vegetarian guests and ready to serve in just 30 minutes.

Devilled coronation eggs

Need an easy egg recipe? Check out this simple dish for coronation chicken devilled eggs. This recipe combines a retro canapé with a simple classic British sandwich for the perfect party food.

Whipped feta and beetroot on toast with poached eggs and dukkah

Add a bit of spice to your eggs with dukkah, a Middle Eastern condiment. Our vegetarian recipe makes an exotic brunch idea or an easy midweek meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Turkish eggs

Need an easy egg recipe for breakfast? Try these quick and easy Turkish eggs with crunchy sourdough for your next brunch. An easy poached egg recipe to try for the weekend.

Coddled duck eggs with smoked haddock and spinach

Looking for a breakfast egg recipe? Try our easy recipe for rich coddled duck eggs baked with soft smoked haddock and topped with fresh chives - perfect for a weekend brunch.

Bacon & egg picnic pie

Bacon & egg picnic pie is full of flavour and a great one to pack up and take on a picnic or for an al fresco lunch. It looks really impressive but is actually very easy. Make this summery classic with step-by-step help from olive’s test kitchen.

Baked mushroom, potato and cheese hash with eggs

Midweek baked potatoes made even better. Mashed potatoes mixed with gruyere cheese and mustardy mushrooms baked in the oven and finished off with an egg on top, all ready in under an hour.

Huevos rancheros

Eat your eggs Mexican style today! That means piling on smoky beef chilli and a fiery homemade salsa made from tomatoes, green chillies, coriander and lime.

Eggs and ham baked in croissant cups

Use croissant dough to make these cute breakfast cups filled with ham and eggs - perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

Poached egg on green beans with ravigote sauce

Our best veggie starter: wonderfully acidic ravigote sauce with a kick of Dijon mustard over a poached egg and green beans, on the table in just 15 minutes. To keep your egg whites firm with perfect edges use really fresh eggs and a little vinegar in the boiling water.

Classic tortilla

A well-made tortilla is the best addition to a tapas menu. This easy recipe with just four ingredients is typically Spanish. Serve with a selection of other dishes for a Spanish feast.

Scotch eggs

Make the perfect picnic snack from scratch using our easiest ever scotch egg recipe. This method gives you a perfectly cooked yolk, juicy sausage meat filling and a crunchy breadcrumb coating.

Squash and pancetta squeak with poached eggs

Bubble and squeak is a classic way to use up your leftovers. We have a delicious squash and pancetta squeak that gives plenty of colour and flavour to your dish. Top with poached eggs for a delicious brunch or all-day breakfast idea.

Ham, egg and asparagus tart

This recipe for a ham, egg and asparagus tart is a great option for a midweek meal for the family, or to make for a picnic in the summer. English asparagus is in season from 24 April until mid-June.

Mini buck rarebits

A Welsh rarebit topped with an egg is called a buck rarebit. This version is beautifully bite-sized, perfect for sharing

One-pan green chilli eggs with chorizo

This recipe for one-pan green chilli eggs with chorizo is really easy and just takes 15 minutes to make - perfect for a speedy meal for one