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Have this cheap and cheerful store-cupboard-ingredient recipe up your sleeve for a last-minute brunch or lunch for two.

Each serving provides 480 kcal, 28g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 24g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.8g salt.

Corned beef hash 

sunflower oil

onion, finely chopped

can new potatoes, drained

corned beef

free-range eggs

Worcestershire sauce

black pepper

This easy American pancake recipe makes light and fluffy pancakes that are great for a weekend brunch. Try adding a large handful of fresh blueberries to the batter before cooking.

Each serving provides 256 kcal, 7g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 1.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Fluffy American Pancakes

135 grams/4¾oz plain flour

tsp baking powder

salt

tbsp caster sugar

130 milliliters/4½fl oz milk

egg,

butter

maple syrup

Fluffy American pancakes

Hash browns are one of those brilliant recipes that taste amazing, look impressive and take very little effort. A welcome addition to any breakfast or lunch.

Hash browns

floury potatoes, peeled (like Maris Piper

onion

egg, beaten

salt and pepper

vegetable oil,

A tin of baked beans makes this shakshuka so easy to make. It can be ready in less than 10 minutes, much quicker and cheaper than going out for brunch!

Each serving (including the cheese) provides 834 kcal, 43g protein, 56g carbohydrates (of which 25g sugars), 44.5g fat (of which 13g saturates), 18g fibre and 3.4g salt.

Baked bean shakshuka 

olive oil

½ onion, thinly sliced

½ red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced

½ tsp ground cumin

dried chilli flakes

tin baked beans

grams/1 ounces Cheddar, grated (optional)

Emerald Lewis has the perfect student weekend breakfast: spicy baked bean shakshuka.

Baked bean shakshuka

Rachel Phipps' quick and cheap eggy bread is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Serve with your favourite sauce.

Each serving provides 372 kcal, 19g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 12g fat (of which 2g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Eggy bread

milk

vegetable oil

bread,

salt and black pepper

tomato ketchup

Cheesecake for breakfast anyone? These are so simple to make for weekend guests or on special days. 

For this recipe you will need a 12-hole muffin tray.


Raspberry cheesecake croissants

250 grams/9 ounces ricotta (or soft full-fat cream cheese)

sugar vanilla

tsp vanilla extract (optional)

grams/5½oz raspberries

tbsp plain flour

free-range egg

all-butter croissants

A quick one-pan hash using cooked ham, eggs and tinned potatoes. Any cooked potatoes can be substituted for the tinned ones, if you have any leftover boiled potatoes they are ideal.

Ham hash

x 540 grams tins whole new potatoes

onion,

pepper

eggs (preferably free range)

We’ve packed loads of extra veggies into this easy frittata so you can get the jump on your 5-a-day from the get go. But it’s also great cold in a sandwich.

Each serving provides 290 kcal, 24g protein, 11g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 16g fat (of which 5g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.4g salt.

All-day breakfast frittata

rashers back bacon, all visible fat removed

oil,

grams/4½oz mushrooms, thinly sliced

spinach

grams/3½oz boiled potatoes (or leftover baked potatoes) cut into rough chunks

grams/3½oz cherry tomatoes, halved

medium free-range eggs, beaten

A healthy breakfast doesn't need to taste boring - add zing to your morning with salsa and sweetcorn pancakes.

Mexican sweetcorn pancakes, poached eggs and salsa

grams/3½oz plain flour

150 milliliters/5fl oz whole milk

sweetcorn on the cob, kernels only

tomatoes, skin and seeds removed, chopped

coriander sprigs, leaves only, chopped

green chilli, very finely chopped

sugar

red onion, finely chopped

lime, juice only

sea salt

tbsp white wine vinegar

This vegetarian fry up has many highlights, including herb and chilli-flecked fried potatoes. Combine them with juicy mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach.
Each serving provides 500 kcal, 27g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 26g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 8g fibre and 2.1g salt.

Veggie breakfast fry up

250 grams/9 ounces new potatoes, quartered

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme

¼ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

vegetarian sausages, chilled (optional)

tomatoes,

tbsp extra virgin olive oil,

grams/3½oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced

spinach (about 40 grams/1½oz)

sea salt and black pepper

If I hadn’t eaten the Turkish eggs at Peter Gordon’s restaurant, I most certainly wouldn’t be tempted by the idea of poached eggs on Greek yoghurt. I say that only to pre-empt any hesitancy on your part. For çilbir, pronounced “chulburr”, is a revelation and a complete sensation. 

Turkish eggs

Greek-style plain yoghurt

garlic clove, crushed

tsp sea salt flakes

unsalted butter

Aleppo pepper

free-range eggs, fridge cold

lemon juice

few fronds fresh dill, chopped

sourdough toast, to serve

Nigella shares one of her new discoveries, Turkish-inspired eggs, which make the perfect weekend breakfast.

TURKISH EGGS

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