10 things you can do with an egg

Fry it: Huevos rancheros

This Mexican favourite puts a fried egg over refried beans and tortilla, with feta, pico de gallo and hot suace on top. Get the recipe.

Flip it: Tuscan breakfast-for-dinner

Those winter woes will take a hike once you dig into a comforting plate of golden-crisp hash browns with eggs cooked to order (we’ll have two, over-easy, please). Get the recipe.

Hard-boil it: Swedish egg, dill and beet sandwich

It’s all in the timing, really. Perfect eggs are just a few minutes away. How long for a perfect hard-boiled egg? 12 minutes. Get the recipe.

Soft boil it: Shoyu eggs

A perfect hard-boiled egg may be 12 minutes, but a perfect soft-boiled egg? Just half the time. Get the recipe.

Poach it: Eggs over sautéed greens and toast

When properly poached, the white is cooked but remains very tender and subtle, far from the rubbery texture that can accompany a fried egg. We like them best over crisp toast, sauteed greens and prosciutto. Get the recipe.

Bake it: Egg & toast tartlets

Crack an egg on top of these savoury toast cups, and bake. Get the recipe.

Separate the whites: Pavlova

Whip those egg whites to make meringue. Crispy, chewy and sweet (a killer combination) they're easily dressed up with whipped cream and juicy fresh fruit. Get the recipe.

Separate the yolks: Lemony hollandaise

You used the whites, but now what should you do the yolks? Make a hollandaise! This brunch favourite is beautiful over sautéed asparagus or a poached egg (eggs benny, anyone?). Get the recipe.

Scramble it: Scrambled eggs

Whether you're in a hurry, or you just prefer your yolks and your whites homogeneous, the classic scamble can do no wrong. Get the recipe.

Temper it: Carbonara

Stirring your eggs (or yolks) quickly with hot pasta water gets you that signature rich and creamy coating on your carbonara's noodles. Get the recipe.

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