Best ever egg recipes

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.

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.

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.

Omelette with chorizo and parsley

Make this delicious chorizo omelette in 10 minutes, using just three ingredients. Packed full of protein, it’s certain to fill you and the family up.

Beetroot, dill and feta frittata

A frittata is one of the easiest egg dishes to make. This recipe makes the most of earthy beetroot and pairs it with salty feta and dill for a really colourful dish. On the table in 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate speedy supper.

Tenderstem broccoli and chorizo with poached eggs

Crispy chorizo perfectly complements the flavour of Tenderstem broccoli in this super-simple recipe. Serve with a watercress, rocket and spinach salad.

Chargrilled asparagus and fennel salad

This delicious summer salad with grilled asparagus, fresh fennel, Parma ham and a crunch of almonds can be prepped in advance, then once the griddle is hot it won’t take long at all – perfect for entertaining.

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