Classic recipes

Master the basics of classic egg dishes such as simple boiled eggs, poached eggs, omelettes and pancakes. Sometimes we want to experiment and try something different, but you can’t go wrong with the classics. Our classic egg recipes are simple, full of flavour and suitable for kitchen beginners and veterans alike. Why don’t you give our eggs florentine a go? Or alternatively, learn how to create the classic scotch egg from scratch.

Eggs Florentine

Eggs Florentine

  • Serves: 2
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
Perfect for any time of day, Eggs Florentine are a deceptively simple and delicious...
Egg caesar salad

Egg caesar salad

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 7 mins
This egg caesar salad brings a taste of summer to the dinner table -...
Soft scrambled eggs

Soft scrambled eggs

  • Serves: 1
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 3 mins
As long as you are ready with your plates and accompaniments, before you begin...
Cheat's kedgeree

Cheat's kedgeree

  • Serves: 2
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
A fresh and quick version of this classic egg recipe.
Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
Mayonnaise makes the sandwich, or so they say. It’s also a supremely popular condiment...
Traditional kedgeree

Traditional kedgeree

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
Kedgeree is a tasty recipe, which brings together a variety of textures and tastes.
Eggnog recipe

Eggnog recipe

  • Serves: 8
  • Prep: 240 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
A true Christmas classic, eggnog is just as tasty any time of the year...
Omelette Arnold Bennett

Omelette Arnold Bennett

  • Serves: 2
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
Get inspired with Mark Sargeant's quick and easy recipe, perfect for the whole family...
Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
This is a real classic sauce favoured by all the top restaurants, but it...

Crêpe suzette

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
A delicious retro recipe for pancakes in a boozy orange sauce
Piperade with eggs

Piperade with eggs

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 0 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
Recipe from Take a Box of Eggs Nutritional analysis per portion: Energy: 213kcals; Protein...