October means British Egg Week (10-16 October) and this month I’m celebrating by bringing Indian flavours to the table. The boiled eggs in this recipe need to be cooked for six minutes, to give them that firm white and slightly soft yolk. Serve them in halves on top of the curry or cut them into [...]
For a continental twist on lunch try a croque madame and transport yourself to Paris in the springtime! Here’s my cheat’s version using crème fraiche rather than béchamel – ready in eight minutes. Eight minute Cheat’s Croque Madame Serves: 1 Cooking time: 8 minutes Ingredients 2 slices of soft white Pain de Champagne bread 1 [...]
If you’re anything like me, summer holidays are as much about food as they are about sightseeing and sunbathing. I love trying new ingredients and taste combinations I haven’t come across before. Turkish cuisine is a favourite and the recipe I want to share today is just lovely – poached eggs in yoghurt with melted [...]
At the height of summer the last thing you want to do is lots of complicated cooking. I’m big on picnics and love to bring a good salad to the park. My seven minute bacon and egg salad is equally tasty hot or cold, and if you don’t want to go down the picnic route [...]
I don’t know anyone who isn’t tempted to order Eggs Benedict if out for breakfast or in a posh hotel but making your own really isn’t very difficult. Poaching eggs takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it you can’t go wrong. Here are my best tips: Use the freshest eggs [...]
Are you having people to stay over Easter? Catering for a crowd can be stressful. My trick for keeping friends and family happy is a quick, easy and satisfying brunch. One of my favourite brunch recipes must be huevos rancheros, the classic Mexican dish of corn tortillas with a spicy tomato sauce, fried eggs and [...]
Omelettes must be the ultimate fast food. So quick and they’re really easy to add variety to with your favorite fillings. Here are my top tips for making perfect omelettes every time: Always cook omelettes in a non-stick frying pan. Have all your fillings prepared before starting to cook. Move the omelette around in the [...]
I’m a big fan of spicy food and fried eggs with a bit of chilli certainly wakes me up for breakfast – they’re seriously addictive! Fried eggs are healthier than you think – they don’t actually absorb very much fat from the pan – but using a little bit of olive oil or a cooking spray [...]
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