Easter feast! Save room for this tempting celebratory spread. Stain eggs with a delicate pattern by soaking them in tea.

Very fresh eggs have plump whites that cling to the yolk, which means they’re ideal for poaching as the whites hold together perfectly. Note

This dish is also known as a souffle omelette. Note

Packed full of protein and a delicious Asian flavour, these pork omelettes are perfect served for a hearty lunch or light dinner. Enjoy them with a squeeze of fresh lime for added zing!

Crab meat is available canned or in chilled section of your supermarket. Remove any remaining shell. Note

When renovating a house one of the most unsettling things is having to make do without a kitchen. Rather than resigning yourself to takeaways every night, borrow an electric frying pan and a gas ring if you don’t already have them and have a go at turning out these dishes. It’ll keep you healthy, sane and on budget.

Forget the breakfast club, have a sleep-in then get the crew together for this delicious brunch dish

Here’s ham and eggs with a difference to serve for brunch, lunch or dinner. Be aware, though, that if serving it as a meal, hearty eaters will eat two!

Plums may be replaced with other poached or canned fruit, or fresh fruit such as berries. Note

If preferred, leave tortilla in pan and finish cooking top under a preheated grill. Note

A food processor can also be used to prepare batter. Note

Cook eggs in rings to form a uniform shape for muffins. Serve with grilled or fried hash browns, if desired. Note

This mix makes a great club sandwich, or ham and egg roll.

This mixture is easily doubled for extra servings. Note

If the flavour of the soy dipping sauce is too strong for your kids, you can dilute it by adding a little water. Note

This simple quiche has only a few ingredients, but works a treat and the turmeric gives it a gorgeous golden hue.

Do you know: Quiche is a traditional French open pie. Originally made from bread dough topped with egg and cream, it was later made with a puff or shortcrust pastry base. Over time, it gained the addition of bacon and grated cheese with the name “Lorraine” from a region in north-east France. Our recipe gets […]

A fast and easy traditional nasi goreng recipe. This fragrant rice dish with prawns, chilli and shredded omelette is the ultimate comfort food for the spice lovers of the family.

Indonesians love to enhance the flavour of meat, which they use in small amounts, with fish sauces. In this simple dish, oyster sauce contrasts with the chicken. Note

Four ingredients are all you need to create this quick, satisfying breakfast or snack.

Use button mushrooms only for the kids, as they might find the taste of some types, such as shiitake, too strong or dislike their appearance. Note

To make this dish into more of a meal serve with steamed rice. Note

The tartness of the sauce in this dish is a reminder to a son-in-law that any errant ways have been noted! Take care sliding the eggs into hot oil- stand well back and use an oven mitt. Note

Fluffy eggs combined with the gentle taste of creamy ricotta creates a delicious cheese omelette makeover, especially when crispy bacon, corn and fresh chives are added.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Wraps are the ultimate DIY dinner. Sarah Bowman sets out the blueprint so there’ll be no disasters

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Pumpkin suitable to microwave. Note

You could use fresh baby spinach. Saute in a little oil or butter until wilted before adding to pastry case. Note

Serve with scrambled eggs instead of poached. For a more traditional eggs benedict, use blanched asparagus in place of spinach. Note

Use shallow patty pans, if preferred. Change the filling-try wilted spinach and feta, char-grilled vegetables and brie or caramelised onion and blue cheese. Note

Coddled eggs with meatballs

Make a truly stand out meal for early in the day.

This feta omelette is proof that keeping a recipe simple can yield satisfying results. Whip this tasty breakfast up in just 10 minutes.

Instead of using half a vanilla bean you could substitute 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Note

Super fast, low kJ, low fat Note

This Spanish-style tortilla is made using fridge and pantry staples and is a great lunchbox addition.

Buy snake beans that are crisp and bright. Store them in the crisper section of the fridge for up to three days. Note

If you have the time, drain the ricotta through cheesecloth to prevent the bake being too wet. If the bake is set but the top isn’t quite golden, pop it under a hot grill for a minute or so to give it a bit more colour. For the meat-lovers in your household, you can add […]

Quiche is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and makes a great quick dinner or easy lunch. Note

Barbecue chicken, spinach and pasta frittata brought to you by Real Living

Caramelise the topping at the table to really impress your dinner guests. Note

This is a terrific luncheon dish to serve friends. Pour into a deep 24cm pie dish, then bake at 200°C/180°C fan forced for 15 minutes or until set. Allow to cool a little before serving. Noodle cake is a great lunch box filler You can use any flavour of 2-minute noodles Note

You’ll need about half a large cooked chicken. You’ll need to cook about 1 1/2 cups rice; cook several hours ahead, then chill. Note

Lift baking paper from pastry frequently to make rolling pastry easier. If pastry tears when lifting into pan, gently overlap edges and press to seal. Note

Bbq chicken, spinach and pasta frittata

Whole star anise is available from Asian grocery stores and delis; you can use a cinnamon stick instead. You’ll need about 900g rhubarb (pre-trimmed weight). Setting point: To test if jam is ready for bottling, spoon a little onto cold saucer and freeze for a few minutes until cool. Run finger through jam. If surface […]

Have icing sugar ready in a small sieve to dust souffles as soon as they come from oven. Use hazelnut meal (ground hazelnuts) instead of almond meal. Make your own meal by processing nuts until ground. Note

Use salami instead of ham. Mushrooms are high in antioxidants. Note

Scrambling your eggs over low heat will keep them soft and creamy. Note

Stand sour cream at room temperature for 10 minutes before whisking with eggs. Note

You’ll need to process 2 slices day-old white bread to make crumbs. Note

No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note

Use leftover shredded barbecued chicken or drained flaked canned tuna You need 1 slice of day-old bread for crumbs. Note

You can replace salami with a can of tuna in oil, drained and flaked. Try a combination of potato, pumpkin and kumara. If frying pan handle isn’t flameproof, wrap in foil before placing under grill so if doesn’t burn. Note