Eggs are one of the most useful ingredients you can have to hand, especially when you need easy egg recipes that work across every meal of the day. They cook quickly, work across every meal of the day and pair easily with whatever else is in the fridge

With a few simple additions – greens, herbs, a punchy dressing or a rich sauce – they become proper meals you’ll come back to again and again.

This set balances quick wins with more substantial dishes, so you’ve got options whether you need a fast lunch or something more filling. The key is contrast: soft and runny, baked and structured, fresh and sharp.

Poached eggs with herby salad

Crisp leaves, sharp dressing and a soft yolk – fresh, quick and properly satisfying

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 100g mixed salad leaves (3½oz)
• ½ small red onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar (5ml)
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Bring water to a gentle simmer.
2. Whisk dressing.
3. Toss salad.
4. Poach eggs 3–4 minutes.
5. Serve immediately.

Green shakshuka with spinach and herbs

A lighter shakshuka with soft eggs and garlicky green – full of flavour without feeling heavy

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 200g spinach
• 1 courgette
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 4 eggs
• Herbs

Method

1. Cook onion.
2. Add garlic and courgette.
3. Add spices.
4. Stir in spinach.
5. Add eggs.
6. Cover and cook.

Spring vegetable frittata

Golden, sliceable and packed with greens – make once and use across the week

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 50ml milk
• 50g cheese
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion
• 1 courgette
• 100g greens

Method

1. Whisk eggs.
2. Cook vegetables.
3. Add eggs.
4. Cook gently.
5. Finish under grill.

Soft-boiled eggs with asparagus and butter

Perfectly timed eggs and tender asparagus – simple, seasonal and reliably good every time

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 250g asparagus
• 25g butter

Method

1. Boil eggs 6½ minutes.
2. Cook asparagus.
3. Serve with butter.

French toast with berries and maple syrup

Golden, soft-centred slices with crisp edges – a quick, reliable way to turn eggs into something indulgent

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread
• 2 eggs
• 100ml milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Butter
• Berries
• Maple syrup

Method

1. Whisk eggs, milk and sugar.
2. Dip bread to soak.
3. Fry in butter until golden on both sides.
4. Serve with berries and maple syrup.

Baked eggs with cream and herbs

Soft, rich eggs with cream – an easy, comforting dish that works for breakfast or a light supper.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 100ml cream
• Herbs
• Butter

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F/gas 4).
2. Butter dishes.
3. Add cream.
4. Add eggs.
5. 5. Bake until set.