No matter how you like your eggs cooked in the morning, here’s how to make perfect poached, fried, boiled, and scrambled eggs.
Eggs, in all their sunshine-yellow glory, are the humble hero for a quick-fix breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From a runny boiled egg, perfect with toast soldiers, to a speedy scrambled egg breakfast, there’s an egg recipe for every time of day.
Packed with protein and endlessly versatile, it’s worth mastering the basics before trying your hand at an egg hollandaise recipe or other creative dishes like shakshouka. For more options, take a look at our vegetarian recipe collection and elevate your egg game!
Speedy scrambled eggs
Ingredients
- Two eggs
- A knob of butter
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Beat two eggs with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat, then add eggs.
- Cook, stirring, for two minutes. Serve with thickly cut buttery toast.
Perfect fried eggs
Ingredients
- Two eggs
- A glug of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, and crack the egg directly into the hot pan.
- Add salt and pepper and fry for two to three minutes.
For a crispy fried egg, tilt the pan and carefully spoon the hot oil over the edges of the egg.
Silky poached eggs
Ingredients
- One egg
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Method
- Add half a cup of white wine vinegar to your gently bubbling water.
- Stir in nicely, then crack the egg into a small bowl before gently pouring it into the water.
- Allow to cook for two to four minutes (two minutes for a runny yolk) and spoon out with a slotted spoon.
- Enjoy on toast, muffins, or bagels with avocado, smoked salmon, cream cheese, or spinach and ham.
Soft-boiled eggs
Ingredients
- One egg
- Salt (optional)
- Splash of vinegar (optional)
Method
Start by placing the egg in a pan and covering it with cold water —about an inch above the egg. For added flavour and to help prevent cracking, add a pinch of salt and a splash of vinegar. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until the water reaches a gentle boil, then promptly remove it from the heat. Cover the pan and let the egg sit for four minutes to achieve a perfectly soft-boiled yolk.
Soft-boiled eggs bring a creamy texture and rich flavour to recipes like Korean ssamjang with soft-boiled egg or halloumi, bacon & avocado salad with soft-boiled eggs.
Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- One egg
- Salt (optional)
- Splash of vinegar (optional)
Method
Place the egg in a pan and cover it with cold water, ensuring the water is at least an inch above the egg. For easier peeling and to minimise cracking, add a pinch of salt and a splash of vinegar. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and let the egg sit for 10 minutes.
This results in a fully cooked, creamy yolk —perfect for adding extra protein and flavour to dishes like slow-cooked pork ramen-style.
Whether you're prepping for Easter recipes or just elevating your everyday meals, eggs are always a winning choice.