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.

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...
Egg custard recipe

Egg custard recipe

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
Egg custard is a classic. This recipe for egg custard delivers a dish with...
Smoked haddock scotch eggs

Smoked haddock scotch eggs

  • Serves: 1
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
Makes one smoked haddock scotch egg. A recipe by Tom Daley. Prep time: 10...
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...
Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

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

Summer quiche

  • Serves: 8
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
A great-tasting picnic favourite, our summer quiche recipe is a fantastic dish to share...
Cheat's kedgeree

Cheat's kedgeree

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

Crêpe suzette

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
A delicious retro recipe for pancakes in a boozy orange sauce
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.
Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
An impressive salad which is healthy and tasty.
Scotch egg recipe

Scotch egg recipe

  • Serves: 3
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
The humble Scotch egg is a quintessentially British snack that is currently enjoying a...
Perfect poached eggs

Perfect poached eggs

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
The homemade corned beef hash in this recipe is a great base for your...
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 -...