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Eggs royale

Eggs royale is a brunch classic. Poached egg, hollandaise, salmon and horseradish. Yum.

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Air fryer egg cups

Egg cups made in an air fryer are a delicious way to start the day. They are quick and easy to prepare, and the air fryer seals in all of...

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How to boil an egg

Boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to bulk up any meal, particularly for vegetarians.

But many of us still struggle with how to make the perfect boiled egg...

A dozen facts about pancakes
Everyone loves pancakes - those lovely flat treats that can be eaten together with all kinds of tasty ingredients. Well, there's more to them than meets the eye! From historical...
British Egg Week is Back!
Nipping in just before Halloween, Guy Fawkes and Christmas, British Egg Week is back again, bringing our honoured oval friends into the spotlight once again.
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Easter cake with orange & marzipan

Here’s something for the adults - if you’re looking for something a little different to the traditional Simnel cake, this recipe results in a luxurious, rich and indulgent Easter alternative...

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Eggs Florentine

Perfect for any time of day, Eggs Florentine are a deceptively simple and delicious meal of eggs traditionally served on fluffy muffins and topped with buttery hollandaise sauce on a...

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Passion cake

Passion Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the earthy flavours of carrots and walnuts with the warmth of cinnamon, all brought together by the binding power of British Lion...

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Easter pavlova

This splendid Easter meringue pavlova is a dessert that showcases fresh flavours and tantalising textures.

Our recipe features three British Lion egg whites as its foundation, whisked to perfection with...

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Egg mayonnaise recipe

There’s just something so comforting about egg mayo. It’s simple, familiar, and always hits the spot. Made with perfectly hard-boiled eggs, creamy mayo, and just a pinch of salt and...

Omelette
Who invented the omelette?
Ok, so it's not a question that may keep you up at night but it's always fun to explore the origins of our favourite foods.
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Kale salad with avocado and boiled egg

It’s green and its delicious! This salad will give you an energy boost for the rest of the day.

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Tom Daley's Cloud Eggs

Cloud Eggs is one of Robbie’s favourite brunch dishes, they require minimal ingredients and kids go wild for them! Plus, they can be easily made as long as you have...

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Air fryer poached eggs

Using an air fryer to poach eggs can be a good alternative to the traditional stovetop method. When learning how to poach an egg in an air fryer, consistency is...

Cooking with eggs
Frequently asked questions about eggs
This page contains these sections: Storage Cooking Diet, safety and freshness Nutrition and chemistry Processed Eggs Production Appearance Gardening Storage: How to safely store eggs Where should I store eggs...
Different ways to poach an egg
Poached eggs are great, but can take a little bit of practice until you get them just right.
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Bubble and squeak patties

These bubble and squeak patties are a great way of using up left over veg - any will do. If you haven’t got mash you could use frozen, or of course start...

British lion eggs
British Lion eggs
The British Lion is the UK’s most successful food safety scheme. Over 90% of UK eggs are now produced under the British Lion scheme and more than 200 billion British...
Runny eggs
Can you eat runny eggs when pregnant?
Yes, you can eat runny eggs when pregnant. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says that British Lion eggs can safely be eaten runny or raw in pregnancy. This is great...
British Lion eggs crack on with £1.5m marketing campaign
Olympic Gold medallist, Tom Daley OBE and leading nutritionist and author, Rhiannon Lambert, are two of the big names that have signed up to headline a new £1.5m marketing campaign...
Eggs-tra help for festive hangover recovery
The Christmas period is often about overindulging, whether it’s a few too many glasses of Bucks Fizz, a creamy Baileys after dinner, or one too many eggnogs by the fire...
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Egg fried rice recipe

There’s a reason egg fried rice is a favourite in so many homes (including ours) - it’s quick, filling, and easy to adapt, depending on your mood, or the ingredients...