Breakfast & brunch cooking guides

Rise and shine! Our breakfast and brunch cooking guides are bursting with deliciousness. Discover how-to guides for cooking eggs every which way, colourful alternatives to your classic avocado toast, plus inspiring recipes and tips for the ultimate morning feast.

Bowl of porridge with bananas and almonds as a cheap breakfast idea

Our top 5 breakfast ideas for under £1 per portion

Start the day the right way with our top five go-to breakfasts that are quick to prepare – or can be made ahead – and cost no more than £1 per serving.

How to use baked apricots

Celebrate apricot season with our easy apricot recipes, perfect for using up a glut of apricots, including quick summer breakfasts and a summer cocktail idea.

7 ways with crumpets

What’s more satisfying than a hot, buttered crumpet? Celebrate this humble breakfast staple with our favourite crumpet recipes.

4 ways with Jamie’s hero pancake batter

Jamie's most reliable pancake batter recipe used in four delicious ways: classic crêpes, fat, fluffy pancakes, wicked waffles and pancake sandwiches!

Christmas breakfast recipes

Start the festivities the right way with these delicious Christmas breakfast recipe ideas. They're sure to make the morning special.

How to make Jamie’s proper tasty porridge

There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of porridge to bring a smile to your face on a cold winter’s morning. Check out Jamie’s ultimate recipe here.

7 twists on avocado on toast

This breakfast favourite has a rich, creamy texture and a gorgeous, mild taste, making it the perfect vehicle for all sorts of flavours and toppings.

Breakfast ideas - baked eggs lots of ways

36 brilliant brunch recipes

If you’re in need of new breakfast ideas for your weekend brunch, look no further. We’ve got tonnes of brunch and breakfast recipes right here!

How to make griddle-pan waffles

These waffles are super-easy and absolutely delicious. Plus, there's no need to buy a waffle iron for these bad boys – a griddle-pan works like a charm.

How to make hash browns

Brunch lovers, this one’s for you! Learn how to make hash browns and you’ll never look back. This homemade hash brown recipe is really simple and delicious.

Egg recipes - eggs royale salmon with hollandaise sauce

Egg recipes: master the basics

This brilliant guide to eggs from Jamie Oliver shows you how to separate an egg like a pro, then gives you some egg recipes for inspiration. Eggcellent!

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Egg recipes for every occasion

This beautiful collection of egg recipes on jamieoliver.com shows you just how versatile the humble egg can be. We've got you covered.

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The ultimate egg recipes

These ultimate egg recipes take you through the essential techniques for perfect scrambled eggs, beautiful boiled eggs and spot-on poached eggs every time.

Flippin’ good pancake recipes

Whether you’re after crêpe-style or fluffy, savoury or sweet, one-cup or showstopper, our brilliant pancake recipes are sure to hit the spot. Happy Pancake Day!

gluten-free pancakes with melted butter on top and syrup

Tips to make mouth-watering gluten-free pancakes

Two foolproof gluten-free pancake recipes that we can't get enough of: sweet potato and ricotta pancakes and banana & coconut vegan pancakes

pancake cake with chocolate shavings on top and icing sugar

Pancake ideas for Shrove Tuesday

Philippa Spence shares her favourite recipes to whip up on Pancake Day.

How to make perfect porridge

Porridge is healthy and delicious. Here are our top tips on how to make perfect porridge, with a video from Jamie and toppings from his head nutritionist

pancake toppings - 4 ideas for amazing pancake toppings from sweet and savoury

Four ideas for incredible pancake toppings

Toppings are what make pancakes really exciting, so we’ve come up with four simple but delicious pancake toppings to make this the best Pancake Day ever.

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Simple tips for perfect pancakes

As with many dishes, there are tweaks you can make to perfect pancakes recipe that will make them extra-special and super simple.

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How to make perfect pancakes for Pancake Day

If you’re celebrating Pancake Day this year, make it easier for yourself with our foolproof step-by-step guide to delicious, crêpe-style pancakes.

Top savoury pancake recipes

Try something a little different this Pancake Day – ditch the French crêpes and give our favourite savoury versions from around the world a go.

How to make easy healthy pancakes

Enjoy this healthy pancake recipe by giving your batter a nutritious and delicious twist with our simple step-by-step guide.

pancake with fruit on top and jam and cream

How to make pancakes healthy

The sky’s the limit when it comes to pancake toppings, so don't be afraid to experiment! Here are 17 healthy pancake toppings to get you started.

How to poach an egg

Served on hot toast with a crack of black pepper, poached eggs are the best breakfast going. Here are our tips to show you how to make perfect poached eggs.

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 omelette and you’ll have the perfect base for all sorts of flavours and fillings.

How to boil the perfect egg

Whether you like them soft- or hard-boiled, it’s easy to get eggs spot-on by keeping an eye on the time. Here we show you how to boil eggs.

jamie and chef cooking black pudding recipes on a wooden tray

4 mega black pudding recipes

Black pudding is an affordable, super-tasty ingredient that is so easy to cook with. Cook one of these four recipes to find out just how delicious it is!

Strabwerry pancakes with berries and cream on top

5 ultimate gluten-free Pancake Day recipes

These ultimate gluten-free pancake day recipes are all you need come Pancake Day. They are all free from gluten and full of incredible flavour.

3 incredible one-pan breakfasts

One-pan breakfast recipes are the perfect weapon for a lazy weekend. Try one of these gorgeous dishes for a luxurious start to your day.

pancakes with blueberries and cream on top

9 twists on Jamie’s One-cup pancakes for Pancake Day

9 recipes that take inspiration from Jamie Oliver's One-cup blueberry pancakes. Perfect for a flipping good Pancake Day!

How to make beautiful breakfast tortillas

We take you through the simple steps for breakfast tortillas, using homemade chilli sauce and oh-so-easy tortillas. The perfect weekend breakfast recipe!

Special breakfast and brunch ideas

Our video compilation of special breakfast and brunch recipes for a big occasion. Start the day in style with these lovely dishes!

How to make vegan pancakes

Love pancakes but follow a plant-based diet? You need the perfect recipe for vegan pancakes. Great for pancake day… or any day!

bowl of healthy breakfast oats with berries and yoghurt on top

Brilliant healthy breakfast ideas

These healthy breakfast recipes are totally delicious, but also pack a nutritional punch. Super simple and very affordable!

5 fun and fruity brunch ideas

Elevate brunch with these fruit-filled dishes. Paired with our Big Love serveware, these delicious recipes will take your spread to the next level.

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Egg cooking guides

How to boil the perfect egg

Whether you like them soft- or hard-boiled, it’s easy to get eggs spot-on by keeping an eye on the time. Here we show you how to boil eggs.

How to poach an egg

Served on hot toast with a crack of black pepper, poached eggs are the best breakfast going. Here are our tips to show you how to make perfect poached eggs.

How to make perfect scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs are a breakfast favourite and they're so quick and easy to make. Here, we show you how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, step-by-step.

perfect hollandaise sauce on top of poached egg on toast

How to make the perfect hollandaise sauce

Many think of this classic as exclusive to fine dining, but it's actually very simple. This guide will show you how to make the perfect hollandaise sauce.

How to make an omelette: Jamie's Food Team

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Perfect sunny side up fried egg on one slice of white toast on a white plate on a pink tablecloth

Sunny side-up eggs

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Healthy breakfast guides

porridge oats with cinnamon sprinkled on apple and berries

The keys to a healthy breakfast

The question of what makes a healthy breakfast is one I am often asked. It depends what your morning routine looks like, but these tips certainly help.

Brilliant healthy breakfast ideas

These healthy breakfast recipes are totally delicious, but also pack a nutritional punch. Super simple and very affordable!

bran flakes cereal with 2 spoons of sugar next to it

Is breakfast cereal healthy?

Every morning, millions of us simply pour out a bowlful of our favourite cereal, and eat it almost on autopilot. But is cereal healthy?

oatmeal porridge with seeds, nuts and banana on top

Healthy breakfasts for kids

Breakfast is not only an incredibly important meal, but it’s a great starting point for kids when it comes to getting interested in food.

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Why eggs are healthy

Eggs can be part of a healthy diet. One large egg contains 80-90 calories, but the important thing to understand is what these calories are made up of.