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Seared eggs with homemade dukkah

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the hazelnuts, almonds and coriander seeds and toast for five minutes or until fragrant, shaking the pan often to avoid them burning. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the sesame seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds and dried herbs to the same pan […]

3 ways to use leftover chocolate eggs

Giant buttons Melt some chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Once melted, drop dollops of chocolate onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the dollops out into large ‘buttons’ using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with […]

5 unusual uses for eggs

They’re delicious whether scrambled, fried, poached or boiled, but did you know that eggs’ versatility doesn’t end there? Make use of eggs… … in your beauty regime Whisk egg whites with a splash of water to create a skin-firming face mask, or mix an egg yolk with water or olive oil for a rich conditioner. A […]

5 ways with eggs

Green shakshuka Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C/gas mark 5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium heat. Add 2 washed, sliced leeks and 1 finely chopped celery stalk. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the leeks are soft. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 sliced green chilli. Cook […]

Mushroom Scotch eggs

Place the eggs into a pan of cold water over a high heat. Bring to the boil, then simmer the eggs for five minutes. Remove from the pan and drop the eggs into a bowl of iced water to cool completely. Carefully peel off their shells. Melt the butter in a pan over a medium-high […]

Portobello mushroom burgers with fried eggs

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, shallot, balsamic vinegar, thyme, one tablespoon of the olive oil and a liberal pinch each of salt and black pepper and mix well. Place the mushrooms gill-side up in a baking dish, brush generously with the marinade and allow to sit for 15 minutes. In a bowl, toss […]

Honey-mustard potato salad with soft-boiled eggs and asparagus

Place the potatoes in a pot, add one teaspoon of salt and cover with 5cm of water. Bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for two minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Plunge […]

How to: cook with eggs

An all-natural “fast food,” eggs are an extremely healthy source of protein, vitamins and minerals. They’re also cheap, easy to prepare, extremely versatile… and delicious! How to tell if an egg is fresh Place the egg in a bowl of water. If the egg lays on its side at the bottom, it is still quite […]

Smashed avocado toasts with feta, bacon and poached eggs

1 Cook the bacon in a frying pan or under a hot grill until golden and lightly crisp. 2 Divide the smashed avocado between the slices of sourdough toast. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. 3 Layer over the rashers, followed by the sliced radishes, Feta and cress. Drizzle lightly with extra-virgin […]

5 ways with: eggs

1. Green shakshuka Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium heat. Add 2 washed, sliced leeks and 1 finely chopped celery stalk. Cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 sliced green chilli. Cook for […]