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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,

Whether you call them drop scones or Scotch pancakes, this classic recipe makes a perfect breakfast, brunch or Pancake Day dish. 


Mary Berry's drop scones

flour

tsp baking powder

grams/1½oz caster sugar

free-range egg

200 milliliters/7fl oz milk

sunflower oil,

maple syrup

Greek-style yoghurt

blueberries and raspberries

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

A hearty one-pan breakfast to wake you up and get your metabolism going. 

Each serving provides 455 kcal, 22.5g protein, 22g carbohydrates (of which 10.5g sugars), 23g fat (of which 7.5g saturates), 7.5g fibre and 2.3g salt. 

With a GI of 45 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

One-pan all-day breakfast

olive oil

x 10% fat pork sausage,

spring onions, finely chopped

200 grams/7 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

cherry tomatoes, halved

tin baked beans

eggs

¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika

grams/1½oz feta

tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley, to garnish

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

These are the fluffiest pancakes you can make without specialist kit, combining the triumverate of fluffiness – bicarb activated by tangy kefir and given an extra boost by whisked egg whites. Whether you serve them with berries and yoghurt or bacon and maple syrup, they make a perfect brunch to share.

If you don't have the time or inclination to seperate your eggs and whisk the whites, try our classic <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/fluffyamericanpancak_74828">American pancake recipe</a>. 


Fluffiest ever pancakes

tsp bicarbonate of soda

salt

tbsp caster sugar

free-range eggs, separated

100 milliliters/3½fl oz full-fat milk

150 milliliters/5fl oz kefir (or yoghurt or buttermilk)

unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)

Claire Thomson's top tips on making your pancakes light and fluffy every time.

How to make fluffy American-style pancakes

Eggs Benedict is the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch.  Serve with either ham or smoked salmon.

Homemade hollandaise sauce is much easier to prepare than you may think and beats any kind of shop-bought variety.

This recipe allows you to make six perfect poached eggs ready to serve at the same time.  It's all in the prep!

Eggs Benedict

eggs,

tbsp white wine vinegar

muffins,

ham salmon

1–2 tbsp finely snipped fresh chives

225 grams/8 ounces butter, cubed

shallot

black peppercorns

bay leaf

sea salt

caster sugar

Shakshuka means ‘mix-up’ in Arabic and is found on many breakfast menus. It uses mostly store cupboard ingredients and is infinitely adaptable – try it as a healthy weekend breakfast or an easy dinner to use up any veg languishing in the fridge. Aubergine, feta or spicy sausage are all lovely additions.

Equipment: you will need a large deep frying pan or sauté pan preferably with a lid.



Shakshuka

tbsp olive or sunflower oil

onions, finely chopped

red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

x 400 grams tins chopped tomatoes

tomato paste

sugar

free-range eggs

tbsp parsley

Breakfast burritos are brilliant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Make the beans ahead and the rest takes minutes.

Breakfast burrito

60 grams/2¼oz mature cheddar, grated

100 grams/3½oz dried black beans,

onion, halved

ancho chilli

garlic cloves, finely chopped

lard

175 grams/6 ounces plain flour,

cornmeal

150 milliliters/5fl oz warm water

tomatoes,

½ tsp caster sugar

½ lime, juice only

1½ large avocados, roughly chopped

red hot chilli, finely chopped

coriander

sun-dried tomatoes,

jalapeño chilli, finely chopped

100 milliliters/3½fl oz soured cream

chestnut mushrooms, roughly chopped

2–3 tbsp chipotle sauce

grams/1½oz butter

Scrambled eggs are made extra special by adding smoked salmon. Serve with fresh watercress and grilled vine tomatoes for a more filling breakfast.

As part of an <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/intermittent_dieting_recipes">Intermittent diet</a> plan 1 serving provides your daily salty food.

Each serving provides 263kcal, 21g protein, 10g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 14g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1g salt.

Healthy scrambled eggs

midi vine tomatoes, halved

low-calorie cooking spray

35 grams/1¼oz smoked salmon, roughly chopped

chives

watercress,

black pepper

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.

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