Eggs

Parsnip & Leek Cakes

Ingredients

454g/1 lb leeks, chopped | 454g/1 lb parsnips, chopped | 57g/2 oz wholemeal bread made into breadcrumbs | salt & ground black pepper | 1 tsp curry powder (optional) | 1 tsp ground coriander | 1 egg, beaten | Fry Light, for spraying

Vegetarian dish from Ireland.

Fancy Veggie Rosti

Ingredients

340g/12 oz potatoes, grated | 170g/6 oz sweet potato, grated | 283g/10 oz parsnips, grated | 3 spring onions, chopped finely | small onion, chopped | handful freshly chopped coriander | 1 egg, beaten | salt & ground black pepper | Fry Light, for spraying

Cauliflower & Cheese Bake

Ingredients

1 small cauliflower, cut into floretsx | 1 egg, beaten | 198g/7 oz very low fat natural yogurt | 1 tbsp dried onions | 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley | 28g/1 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated | pinch of mustard powder | 60ml/4 tbsp skimmed milk

Carrot & Parsnip Patties

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped | 142g/5 oz parsnip, chopped | salt & ground black pepper | 1 small onion, finely chopped | 28g/1 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated | 1 egg, beaten | 1/4 top cumin seeds, crushed | 57g/2 oz fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs

Quorn Moussaka

Ingredients

397g/14 oz can chopped tomatoes | 1 large aubergine, cut into 1 cm thick slices | Salt | 2 eggs, beaten | 1 large onion, finely chopped | 2 garlic cloves, chopped | 350g pack Quorn Mince | 2 tbsp tomato puree | 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley | 511g/1 lb 2 oz very low fat natural yogurt | salt & ground black pepper | Fry Light, for spraying
  • Complexity: medium
  • Origin: Italian

Quorn Meatballs & Spaghetti

Ingredients

Meatballs: | 1 large white onion, chopped | 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional) | 3 eggs, beaten | 350g pack Quorn Mince | Fry Light, for spraying | Sauce: | 142ml / 1/4 pt stock made with Vecon | 1 large red onion, finely chopped | 2 x 397g/14 oz cans chopped tomatoes | 1 tsp dried mixed herbs | salt & ground black pepper | 340g/12 oz dried spaghetti

Quorn & Bean Chilli Burgers

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped | 2 eggs, beaten | 1 small fresh chilli, seeds removed & finely chopped or 2 tsp chilli powder | 350g pack Quorn Mince | 397g/14 oz can borlotti beans, drained & roughly mashed | Fry Light, for spraying

Egg Curry

Ingredients

Fry Light, for spraying | 1 onion, chopped | 2 level tbsp curry paste | 397g/14 oz can chopped tomatoes | 142ml / 1/4 pt water | 4 eggs, hard boiled and peeled & halved | 2 tbsp very low fat natural yogurt | 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Time: 30 minutes
  • Complexity: difficult
  • Origin: Italian

Tiramisu

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of aromatized coffee "Montana" | 100 g of sugar powder | 2 eggs | 2 tablespoons of liquor "Amaretto" | 200 g of Marcapone cheese | 100 g of biscuit cookies

Antipasto snack plate

Ingredients

227 g/8oz asparagus spears, trimmed | 8 quails' eggs | 12 cherry tomatoes | 8 crisp radicchio leaves | 1 head chicory, separated into leaves | 1 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger | 8 radishes, trimmed | 8 stuffed olives (2 Sins) | For the spicy dip: | 142 g/5 oz very low fat natural fromage frais | 1 garlic clove, crushed | 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves | 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

An antipasto platter of tender, fresh vegetables and a creamy dip is a familiar sight in bistros, trattorias and tavernas around the Mediterranean shore. Here's a gourmet antipasto plate which you can enjoy at home. Although you can buy quails' eggs in most supermarkets and delicatessens, you could use ordinary hens' eggs instead, in which case use 4 eggs (1/2 egg per person).

Cheese & mushroom souffles

Ingredients

50 g (2 oz) butter | 175 g (6 oz) closed cup mushrooms, finely chopped | 50 g (2 oz) plain flour | 300 ml (1/2 pint) milk | 3 eggs, separated | 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley | 75 g (3 oz) Edam cheese, finely grated | 1/2 teaspoon made mustard | salt and freshly ground black pepper

Egg fu-yung

Ingredients

2 dried Chinese mushrooms, or 50 g (2 oz) fresh oyster mushrooms, chopped | 25 g (1 oz) cooked peeled prawns, finely chopped | 25 g (1 oz) cooked ham, finely chopped | 25 g (1 oz) bamboo shoots, finely chopped | 2-3 water chestnuts, finely chopped | 4 eggs, beaten | 1 tablespoon cornflour | 4 tablespoons water | 1 teaspoon salt | 1 tablespoon dry sherry | 3 tablesppons sunflower oil | fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients

57g/2 oz frozen peas | 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce | 2 eggs, beaten | 113g/4 oz rice | Fry Light, for spraying | 1 onion, finely chopped | 57g/2 oz mushrooms, chopped | 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Complexity: medium
  • Origin: Chinese

Chinese Fried Rice 2

Ingredients

Fry Light, for spraying | 2 large eggs, beaten | 227g/8 oz long grain rice | 1 pepper, deseeded & finely chopped | 6 spring onions, finely chopped | 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks | 12 mangetout, cut into diagonal slices | 113g/4 oz garden peas | 1 small can water chestnuts, drained | 8-10 button mushrooms | 1 garlic clove, crushed (to taste) | 1 small piece root ginger, peeled & grated or 1 tsp dried ginger | 1/2 tsp dried paprika | 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • Time: 2-3 minutes
  • Complexity: very easy
  • Origin: North Europe

Scrambled eggs

Ingredients

3 eggs | salt and freshly ground black pepper | few snipped chives (optional) | Fry Light, for spraying

A snack meal of scrambled eggs is real comfort food. Quick and easy to make, perfectly scrambled eggs should have a soft, creamy texture — they should never be watery or starting to catch and brown. The secret is to cook them very slowly, stirring all the time. If you want a change from plain scrambled eggs, experiment with different flavourings as listed below.