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Eggs

7 ways with crumpets

Whether you’re up for making them from scratch, or looking for new ways to take shop-bought to a new level, we’ve got everything you need to celebrate the humble crumpet.

4 ways with Jamie’s hero pancake batter

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Breakfast ideas - baked eggs lots of ways

36 brilliant brunch recipes

A delicious brunch at home is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. We’ve selected our favourite brunch recipes from eggs Benedict to American-style pancakes and everything in between, so get cracking and up your brunch game with these weekend breakfast ideas.

Speedy quiche traybake with broccoli, courgette, and cheddar cheese on a wood platter

8 incredible quiche recipes

Be it

How to make French toast

Get the kids involved and introduce them to new ingredients, equipment and skills. Plus, everyone can tuck in straight from the frying pan. You can’t beat it!

Egg recipes - eggs royale salmon with hollandaise sauce

Egg recipes: master the basics

HOW TO SEPARATE AN EGG

baked eggs 3 ways with bread on the side

Egg recipes for every occasion

Eggs are a brilliant source of complete proteins, which contain essential amino acids that your body cannot make itself. That means they are a great protein for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike, and happen to be naturally budget-friendly. You can find out more about the best to buy

Plate of poached eggs with someone cutting into them

The ultimate egg recipes

With these failsafe egg recipes up your sleeve, you’ll be cooking eggs exactly how you like them, every time. The important thing to remember is to always aim to use super-fresh, organic or free-range eggs at room temperature.

Ways with eggs

By Ren Behan

oatmeal porridge with seeds, nuts and banana on top

Healthy breakfasts for kids

The first meal that my little boy (now six) was able to make himself was scrambled eggs - made in a cup and finished off with my help in the microwave! He was about three years old at the time and was fascinated with cracking eggs into a bowl, pouring them into a cup and then cooking them. Despite the fact that he actually only needed two items, an egg and a cup, he would take out almost every single kitchen utensil he could get his hands on and all the pots and pans. I was always very careful to watch him and help him, especially when we graduated to the stove, but within the boundaries we set I was keen to allow him to experiment as much as possible. It’s great to see him as keen to help out today as he was as a toddler – and his favourite dish by far to make is still our scrambled eggs!

hot cross bun eggy bread with orange slices

Easter leftovers: hot cross bun ‘eggy bread’

Recipe by Ren Behan

Great ideas for savoury baking

perfect hollandaise sauce on top of poached egg on toast

How to make the perfect hollandaise sauce

The whole experience is elevated when someone else makes brunch

an array of eggs all painted differently

Why eggs are perfect at Easter

There’s something for everyone, in fact – for those with a sweet tooth there are the classic hot cross buns and enormous celebration cakes, and for those who prefer the flavours of the big meal, there are big, beautiful lamb roasts or centrepiece-worthy seasonal veg.

Perfect summer picnic recipes

To get you inspired, we’ve picked out a bunch of brilliant picnic food and drink combos that will cater to all tastes and help you make the most of the summer.

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Father’s Day with the Olivers

In a conversation with

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Why eggs are healthy

One large egg contains 80-90 calories – something people tend to focus on a lot when it comes to their food – but the important thing to understand is what these calories are made up of.

animal welfare and eggs - 3 boxes filled with eggs

Eggs and animal welfare

There are big differences between hens grown for egg production and those grown for meat. While they are all part of the same chicken family, the breeds, housing systems and lifecycles can be very different indeed.

What are the health benefits of protein?

At the same time, there are a lot of misconceptions around protein and its benefits, with some fad diets hailing it as the answer to everything. While protein is definitely an integral part of our diet, it does – like everything else – need to be eaten in the right amounts. I’m going to focus here on what protein does, what it actually is, how much we need, and what my beliefs around welfare and standards are when it comes to different protein sources.

a basket filled with green herbs and veg

Vote for organic food

I’m talking about the way the planet has been for the whole of time, until, that is, we introduced man-made chemicals, fertilisers and pesticides into our farming system, and stopped proper crop rotation. These things have changed the face of agriculture. Is all non-organic food the devil incarnate? I don’t think so, certainly a lot of care and effort has gone into developing certain solutions (such as how to raise animals in more affordable ways), but the simple fact is that often we don’t actually need to intervene with nature.

Understanding low-carb, high-protein diets

For a start, there’s a lot of confusion about what actually constitutes a carbohydrate. Alongside this, we are often misinformed about the type of carbs that are recommended, and consequently, all carbs now have a bit of a bad name. On the other hand, protein has been endorsed as being the new dietary saviour, but again, there are caveats to this that are often ignored or misunderstood.

Healthy breakfast with bowls of granola, porridge and fruit

6 healthy breakfasts worth getting up for

Not only will it set you up for the day, help you concentrate, and help keep you full till lunch, it’s also an opportunity to get a mega-boost of macro- and micronutrients. These recipes are fuss-free, delicious and packed full of the good stuff to get you going in the morning.

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How to make perfect pancakes for Pancake Day

Treat

How to make easy healthy pancakes

This healthy pancake recipe makes for the perfect weekend brunch treat. Before you start, whip up Jamie’s

pancake with fruit on top and jam and cream

How to make pancakes healthy

Go savoury or sweet, add fresh herbs or citrus zest, embrace seasonal fruit, or make veg the hero. Think about textures and colour – crunchy nuts or creamy yoghurt, crumbly cheese or soft roasted tomatoes – and most importantly, keep things fresh.

How to make perfect scrambled eggs

The key is to always use really fresh free-range or organic eggs, the best quality butter you can afford and always keep the eggs moving slowly over a low heat.And, with our simple step-by-step guide on how to cook scrambled eggs,you’ll have perfect silky soft scrambled eggs every time.

How to make fruit and veg fun for kids: omelette monsters

It’s Autumn here in Australia at the moment, a beautiful mixture of both summer days and winter nights. A season that offers a large variety of beautiful produce ranging from fruits such as

How to poach an egg

For an unbeatable breakfast or brunch, here's how to poach an egg to perfection. There are endless ways you can serve them up; on

cheese omelette with chopped tomatoes and bread

10 twists on Jamie’s simple cheese omelette

When it comes to brilliant brunches and speedy lunches, omelettes are your friends. Learn how to make an

poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, and french toast with syrup and cinnamon

Where to find the best eggs in London

We went searching for the best eggs in London, so however you like your eggs in the morning, we've got a brunch spot for you!

an array of omelette recipes with veg and coriander on top in a flat lay

The winners of our cracking omelette challenge

We promised one lucky winner the money-can't-buy prize of having their recipe tested, styled and professionally photographed by Jamie's amazing Food Team, and the chance to have their recipe appear on the front page of JamieOliver.com and in

How to boil the perfect egg

Once you’ve cooked your eggs to perfection (see our visual guide on how long to boil eggs) keep things simple with a round of toast for dunking, or upgrade your soldiers for