Egg dish

This easy frittata makes a delicious light dinner and is also great for the lunchbox.

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This tasty, speedy omelette can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Spicy cerviche is rolled up in a golden omelette with fresh coriander and red onion to make a delicious lunch served with salad.

For an easy, light meal or snack, you cannot go past a delicious vegetable frittata.

To decorate cakes as we have, knead colour of choice into prepared fondant icing. Roll out between two sheets of baking paper until 3mm thick. Cut out star shapes and decorate with cachous. Brush cake with warmed marmalade Press stars on. Wrap in ribbon. Alternatively, decorate top of uncooked cake with whole blanched almonds before […]

These cheesy baked eggs are delicious with warm crusty bread.

To bake blind line pastry case with baking paper with pastry weights or dried beans. Bake as directed. Note

Light, fluffy and perfect for brunch, lunch or a light dinner with salad.

It's one of those classic pairings, like cookies and cream or peanut butter and chocolate. These lemon meringues will suit everyone, from sweet-tooth lovers to those of us who appreciate something with a little more zest.

There are lots of methods out there for peeling hard-boiled eggs without removing half of the egg with the shell. Our top tip is to crack the egg all over and peel under cold water to help separate the shell membrane from the white.

You'll definitely be wanting plenty of toast soldiers to dip in this freshly cooked soft-boiled egg.

This light and tasty Spanish pan tortilla is wonderfully fluffy and packed full of tender potato pieces. Serve it with a fresh side salad for a no-fuss family dinner.

These fluffy little frittatas are scrumptious and easy to make.

Spinach and eggs are a fabulous combination, the earthiness of the spinach lifts the delicate flavour of scrambled eggs to new heights.

Crème catalana is the Catalan version of the French dessert, crème brulée. In fact, many regions lay claim to the origin of this dish. It's traditionally prepared on fathers day in Spain. We think you should enjoy it all year round.

These classic red dyed eggs are traditionally enjoyed at Greek Orthodox Easter.

This Asian-styled wok-seared mushroom omelette is also stuffed with capsicum, chilli, sprouts, coriander and green onions. A lovely light lunch.

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A classic snack, enjoy these pickled eggs on their own, as part of a picnic spread, or atop a sandwich with some sliced meat and vegetables.

This method for boiling eggs will centre the yolk and is used for recipes which require presentation such as salads.

Fluffy and light as air, this egg white omelette is stuffed with mushrooms, bacon, herbs and cheese.

Recipe unsuitable to freeze.

Pancetta, an Italian unsmoked bacon, can be used, sliced or chopped, as an ingredient in recipes rather than eaten on its own. It’s also great used as a pizza topping. Note

Grapefruit probably got their name because they grow in clusters like grapes. Pink or ruby grapefruit have coral-pink flesh and shell- pink skin, and are sweeter and juicier than the yellow-skinned variety. Grenadine is a deep-red syrup based on pomegranate juice and used to both colour and sweeten desserts and drinks. Some versions of grenadine […]

You could use 75g (2½ ounces) frozen peas instead of the asparagus and serve topped with a little crumbled ricotta. Note

Basil can be substituted for parsley. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Recipe can be made two days ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. Don’t worry if the mixture separates, giving you two layers, one creamy and one clear. The mixture separates into two layers when the gelatine mixture is of a different temperature to that of the cream mixture, when the two mixtures are combined, they […]

You can use one quantity of shortcrust pastry, page 4, instead of the store-bought sheets. Note

Polenta tends to become firmer as it stands; stir in a little extra boiling water if you prefer a softer texture. Note

Regular pappadums can be substituted for ready-to-eat mini pappadums, if preferred. Break into quarters; shallow-fry. Note

Gruyère is a hard-rind Swiss cheese with small holes and a nutty, slightly salty, flavour. It is a popular cheese for soufflés as it melts easily. Like a traditional soufflé, this soufflé omelette should be eaten straight away to prevent it sinking. Note

Eggs contain 11 essential vitamins and minerals and are choc-full of protein. While egg allergy is one of the most common allergies in children, researchers from the University of Melbourne have found that introducing eggs early is thought to provide protection. Note

A staple in French cooking, fines herbes is a blend of fresh, never dried, herbs (usually parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil), used to impart an immediately recognisable flavour to many classic egg, fish and chicken dishes. Note

Meringues can be made one day ahead, store in an airtight container at room temperature. Note

Soufflé can be made ahead through the end of step 4. Just before you intend to fold in the egg whites and bake the soufflé, warm the prepared egg yolk and spinach base by standing the bowl in warm water a few minutes. Note

Use a wooden spoon to make a whirlpool in the water before adding the egg, if you like; however, it’s best to poach just one egg at a time this way, as it gets a bit tricky whirl pooling the water once there’s more than one egg in it. Note

Frittata can be cooked on top of the stove, in a medium lightly oiled slightly sided frying pan; cook on low heat, uncovered, until almost set, then brown frittata under a preheated grill. Frittata can be served hot or cold Note

An light and exquisite breakfast with a smoky and delicious crunch of pancetta.

The mushrooms and spinach will produce a lot of liquid during cooking, make sure you squeeze out and discard as much liquid as you can before adding them to the egg mixture. Note

We removed the roe from the scallops, but it can be left intact, if you prefer. Note

The frying pan goes under the grill in this recipe, so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill. If you don’t have a lid for the frying pan, cover it with foil. Cook the […]

Make sure to always use the freshest eggs when poaching, as the thick egg white clings tightly to the yolk. Old eggs don’t hold their shape because the whites are thin and runny, so they tend to spread out in the water. Note

An exquisitely Mediterranean breakfast dish served with a gorgeous capsicum olive relish.

Soufflés must be made just before serving. Note

Sweet chilli relish is available in most supermarkets and delicatessens, or other any chutney or relish would be suitable. Note

If kipfler potatoes are unavailable you can use baby new potatoes. You could also use aïoli, a garlic mayonnaise, instead of plain mayonnaise, and lemon juice instead of warm water to jazz this salad up. Note

A light and healthy Indian-style breakfast dish that packs a real flavour punch.

frittata can be cooked on top of the stove, in a medium lightly oiled slightlysided frying pan, cook on low heat, uncovered, until almost set, then brown frittata under a preheated grill Frittata can be served hot or cold Note

This traditional Spanish frittata combines salty chorizo and fresh veggies to create a flavour-packed dinner dish the whole family will love.

Spice up your breakfast omelette with this popular Indian recipe.

You could poach or fry the eggs, if you like. Note

Buy the freshest beef available; it is always a good idea to check with your butcher to find out if the meat you purchased can be eaten raw. It is very important to keep the beef as cold as possible when preparing this recipe. Use a sharp knife to chop the beef so that it […]

We used a mixture of parsley, basil and dill for this recipe, but you can use any herbs you like. If your frying pan does not have a heatproof handle, cover the handle with aluminium foil to protect it from the heat of the grill. Frittata can be served warm or cold. Reheat slices of […]

Brioche, hot cross buns or fruit loaf can be substituted for the panettone. Note