Eggs

Baked eggs in cream This baked eggs in cream dish is simple but satisfying and is served in individual ramekins.
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Buckwheat galettes These galettes are popular in Brittany, in northwest France, where the local cuisine is defined by rich, rustic flavours.
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Cheese soufflé The most popular savoury soufflé is a simple cheese one. Pick cheese with a fairly strong flavour, such as mature Cheddar.
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Curried quail eggs This quick recipe uses dainty quail eggs (it works equally well with hen's eggs), and the mild curry sauce tops the dish off perfectly.
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Devilled eggs Perfect party or picnic food and simple to make, these halved boiled eggs have their yolks spiced with mustard and paprika.
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Egg fu yung Light and tasty, these Chinese patties are made with prawns and stir-fried vegetables and are great with steamed white rice.
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Eggs benedict The smooth buttery sauce makes a truly indulgent breakfast or brunch accompanied by crisp grilled bacon rashers.
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Eggs Florentine This classic brunch dish, also good for lunch or supper, consists of spinach topped with a poached egg and cheese sauce.
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French toast This makes a hot, satisfying breakfast or brunch along with a few summer fruits or a spoonful of yogurt.
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Herb and goat's cheese frittata Thinner than a Spanish tortilla, this popular Italian dish decorated with cherry tomatoes, is ideal for lunch or a light supper.
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Omelette Arnold Bennett This famous smoked haddock egg dish was specially created for the Victorian novelist by the chefs at the Savoy Grill, London.
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Parsi eggs This popular Indian breakfast dish, a spicier version of scrambled eggs, has its origins in ancient Persia, hence the name 'Parsi'.
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Piperade This savoury scrambled egg dish, known as Piperade, is from the Basque region of southwest France.
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Poached egg muffins For early morning egg lovers, this is a simple, satisfying breakfast that anyone can make in five minutes flat.
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Poached eggs with frisée Poached eggs with frisée lettuce is a favourite starter or light lunch dish in France.
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Quiche Lorraine A French classic, this egg and bacon flan is the original and the best, with its ample quantities of cream and grated cheese.
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Ranch-style eggs with refried beans This traditional breakfast dish, Huevos Rancheros, is eaten all over Mexico; here it is served with refried beans, Frijoles Refritos.
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Scotch eggs Great for picnics and packed lunches, serve these Scotch eggs with a spoonful of your favourite chutney.
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Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon This is the ultimate feel-good Sunday brunch recipe that you can vary with mushrooms, tomatoes and green peppers.
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Soufflé omelette This puffy double-cheese omelette takes a little extra effort, but its lightness at the end makes it well worth making.
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Spinach and mushroom pancakes These savoury filled pancakes, baked in a cheesy and creamy sauce, make a perfect mid-week meal and can be assembled in advance.
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Spinach soufflés These spinach soufflés are deliciously golden and puffy once cooked, and taste every bit as good as they look.
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Spinach timbales A timbale (the name is French) is an individual vegetable and egg dish that is cooked in a mould and turned out on to a plate for serving.
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Tortilla This variation of a traditional thick Spanish omelette includes broccoli and peas, along with the more usual potatoes.
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