36 ways to cook an egg
Huevos rancheros
Translated as ‘rancher’s eggs’, this is a simple breakfast traditionally eaten by farmers in the Mexican countryside
Yiayia Despina's Fourtalia (Egg and Potato Omelette) from Andros
Yiayiya Despina says that the women in her Greek village call this ‘the lazy man’s dish’, on account of how easy it is to whip up.
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Poached eggs sit on a bed of thick, creamy, garlicky yoghurt before being drizzled with warm chilli butter
Chipotle eggs in purgatory
This smoky eggs in purgatory recipe from Mark Diacono's cookbook Spice: a cook’s companion is a smasher of a breakfast, but works for easy lunches and dinners too.
Toast with pepper, anchovy and chopped egg
The chef-owners of Moro restaurant, Sam and Sam Clark, share fuss-free recipes infused with their signature Moorish flavours
Spinach, mint and melted cheese Syrian frittata
This recipe from Skye McAlpine's 'A Table For Friends' might sound strange in its combination of mint and cheese, but it really works
Egg fried rice
Our food editor reinvigorates the classic dish of egg fried rice, proving just how well it has stood the test of time
Blanche Vaughan's classic kedgeree
How to make kedgeree, by our food editor Blanche Vaughan. "I know kedgeree is traditionally eaten at breakfast, but I like to increase the chilli and serve this for an easy supper or light lunch. The purée of split peas coats the rice and keeps the mixture saucy – more like a dhal."
Campfire eggs with asparagus and green pesto
A savoury campfire sharing breakfast that only requires one pan
Mexican green brunch eggs
An fiery way to start your weekend morning, courtesy of chef Thomasina Miers
Tomato and egg noodles
Erchen Chang, the creative director and co-founder of Bao restaurants in London, offers up recipes inspired by Taiwanese noodle shops, including a classic side dish of tomato and egg noodles
Yotam Ottolenghi's braised eggs
This is a quick way to get a very comforting meal on the table in a wonderfully short amount of time. Braised eggs can be just as happily eaten for brunch, with coffee, as for a light supper with some crusty white bread and a glass of wine.
Herby egg mayo on toast
Cookbook author Mark Diacono amps up an egg mayo recipe with a herby kick to bring this breakfast classic into lunch territory
Wild By Tart’s mushroom skillet
There are few better hearty meals on a winter’s day than Wild By Tart’s mushroom skillet, with baked eggs, double cream and truffle
How to make perfect scrambled eggs
A scrambled egg recipe that will ensure they are perfect every time, from Masterchef finalist Tim Anderson.
How to do poached eggs like The Wolseley
For poached eggs that are perfect every time use iconic London restaurant the The Wolseley's perfect recipe.
Khatteh ande
From Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express, this recipe for boiled eggs in a tamarind gravy is perfect for sharing
Crispy eggs with sage and chilli
Once you've got the knack of frizzling, you can try using other flavours