If you don’t have a grill, finish this off in a hot oven, 200°C, 5-10 minutes. Note

Spread pastry bases with pesto before adding leek mixture, if liked. Note

You can use soft boiled eggs in place of poached. Place eggs in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer 3 minutes from this point. Rinse under cold, running water and peel. Note

Wrap your tuna mornay in crepes for a different way to serve this well known and hearty kid friendly dish.

These make an easy, cheap lunch box snack and can be made with leftover cooked pasta. If starting from scratch, you will need 1/2 cup dry pasta. Note

To blanch spinach, immerse in simmering water for 30 seconds, remove then place in bowl of chilled water. Drain well. Note

Cream may be used in place of milk. Bake or pan-fry the prosciutto for a few minutes until crispy. Note

Use leftover roasted potato and pumpkin from any roast meat meal. Note

With the combination of roast vegetables, basil and eggs, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, this frittata is the perfect dish to whip up for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

With only 8 ingredients this frittata recipe is ideal to whip up for an easy lunch or dinner. The combination of roast vegetables, feta cheese and eggs is a winner every time!

You can replace tortillas with lebanese bread, gluten-free wraps or doubled-over mountain bread. Try changing the fillings and use ham and mushroom, ricotta and spinach or peas. Note

Add a little chopped prosciutto or bacon and a couple of cherry tomato halves, if desired. If preferred, bake in one dish. Note

Impossible pie is not as impossible as the name may suggest! This recipe for savoury impossible pie is super easy to follow, and you�ll love how delicious the pie tastes.

Puffy with a lightly browned cheesy dome top, this delicious omelette souffl� gets its airy lift from beaten egg whites. Serve with a fresh salad for an easy, light and tasty meal.

This delicious pie is easy to make and is packed full of goodness and flavour from the salami, cheese and fresh veggies. Enjoy on it's own as a light lunch, or with a side salad for a more substantial dinner dish.

Add some grated cheese to the recipe, or use a jar of char-grilled vegetables in place of the beans. Note

Swap tomato chutney for caramelised onion relish, if preferred. It is important to rest the pastry after rolling it to fit the pan, as this will help prevent it shrinking during baking. Note

These tasty individual baked breakfast pots are packed full of salty chorizo sausages, creamy feta and a thick, fragrant tomato sauce. Enjoy all the delicious flavours together, complete with a runny egg, in this beautiful Spanish breakfast dish.

This is the perfect brunch dish for entertaining, asyou don’t have to stand over it while it cooks.The capsicum mixture can be prepared ahead. Note

It�s a cheese omelette makeover! There�s something about fluffy eggs and the gentle taste of creamy ricotta that just fits perfectly especially when bacon and mushrooms are added.

This is good as a brunchy-lunchy thing, but you could also cut it into small squares and serve it in a more fancy guise with bubbly or drinks.

If preferred, chop noodles and mix into crab mixture. Bake as directed. Note

Freeze leftover egg yolks or use to make curd. You will need to cook 1/2 cup long-grain rice. Note

Create authentic-tasting nasi goreng where the rice is stir fried with a seasoning paste, yielding a richly flavoured dish that is incredibility satisfying and delicious.

No ovenpoof frying pan? Cover handle with two layers of foil before you grill. Note

This classic Chinese mince dish is served in an omelette instead of the usual lettuce cups.

While working, cover rolls in plastic food wrap to prevent them drying out. Note

Budget tip: Use up leftover roasted vegetables. Make double so there are some for packed lunches. No fresh basil? Add 2 tablespoons basil paste to egg mixture. Note

Try other fillings: ham, cheese and mushroom; spinach, feta and prosciutto, or bacon and tomato. Note

Chorizo is a Spanish sausage made from ground pork and seasoned with garlic and chilli. It’s available from the deli section of your supermarket. Note

This roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta slice is so simple to prepare and results in a delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Serve this colourful roasted tomato, caramelised onion and olive tart as part of a lunch or dinner menu that is sure to impress. A fresh salad would make a perfect accompaniment.

Pea, feta and mint fritters

The leftover egg yolks can be refrigerated or frozen-use them to make mayonnaise and custards or to enrich sauces. Remember to label jar. Note

If preferred, buy cooked baby potatoes from the fresh salads section of most supermarkets. Note

Hot, savoury and tasty egg, bacon and parmesan pies make a great lunch or after-school snack. They're also great for popping in lunch boxes the following day.

If you're looking for a super simple and inexpensive dish that's filling and tasty, then this bacon, pea and corn frittata is for you. Great served warm for lunch, or cold in a lunch box.

Next time you fancy a fry-up, try our scrambled eggs with chorizo. This Spanish sausage made with coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chillies is a tasty and sophisticated alternative to bacon.

This pumpkin, spinach and fetta frittata makes a great vegetarian meal when served with a side salad and crusty bread. Or, you could pack it up and take it on your next picnic.

Make the most of summer asparagus with this quick and easy gluten-free frittata. You could also add a handful of thinly sliced swiss brown mushrooms when you cook the asparagus - the opportunities are endless!

Sometimes you need real, proper energy food for breakfast or brunch, the kind of meal that can last a hike or help you recover from last night. Poached eggs and mushrooms on toast is it.

Current evidence tells us that eggs are one of nature's super foods. Because they are protein packed and contain omega-3, plus 10 vitamins and minerals, we can enjoy up to 6 a week. So go on, eat your eggs!

Try these poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde for your next brunch gathering. Just the smallest amount of truffle oil adds an incredible layer of taste and sophistication to this dish.

Light yet satisfying, this warm asparagus and egg salad is perfect for a special weekend brunch, or a late night supper.

Frittata is an excellent option for a light, yet satisfying lunch enriched with healthy ingredients. For a low-carb option try this version with kumara, rocket, and pine nuts.

Pecorino, the Italian word used to describe generic sheep-milk cheese, is generally specifically named after the region in which it was produced. A spicy variation of this cheese is pepato, where whole black peppercorns are added to the cheese when it's being made, before ageing; using pepato in this salad would add just a complementary note of piquancy.

This omelette is called a "Western" in most states east of the Mississippi River and a "Denver" in the western half of the United States.

Packed with omega-3, protein and fibre this smoked salmon and poached egg on rye is a delicious and healthy breakfast or brunch. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the poaching water will help keep the eggs together.

More sophisticated than pancakes, these buckwheat blinis topped with poached eggs and smoked salmon make a gorgeous dish for brunch with friends.

This recipe stays true to the dish's Mexican origins. It is an exciting dish, and full of flavour.

Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note

If the handle of your frying pan is not heatproof, cover it with aluminium foil before placing it under the grill. Frittata is delicious served warm, but if you like it cold or want to take it to work, make it the evening before, keep it in the fridge overnight, then wrap it in plastic […]

Delicious hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a frittata is the way to go for a quick and easy meal.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

A hearty and wholesome Asian-style omelette with stir-fried beef and mushroom.

low GI Note

Perfect as lunch, a light dinner, afternoon tea or in a lunch box, roast pumpkin and zucchini frittata is a healthy, delicious and flexible dish.

You could swap the green beans with peas, if you like. Cook the rice a day ahead: spread in a thin layer on a tray to cool, then cover and place in the refrigerator. Note

This is such a quick and healthy dinner and easy on the pocket, too. The vegetables can be varied to whatever you like.

You will need a frying pan with a 20cm (8-inch) base for this recipe. You can add finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives to the egg mixture before cooking, if you like. Note

This tasty and hearty brunch dish will set you up for the day. It also makes a good Sunday night supper – flesh it out with grilled mushrooms and tomatoes to turn it into a full meal.

Instead of rolling the omelettes, top them with the filling and serve them open. Note

The combination of fragrant fennel, nutritious spinach and perfectly cooked baked eggs creates a perfectly flavoursome savoury breakfast dish.