Eggy bread, pain perdu or French toast – this classic breakfast dish has plenty of names and just as many options for toppings. We like it with fresh berries

This easy vegan version of French toast is best served golden brown and slathered with maple syrup and fresh fruit. The perfect indulgent plant-based brunch

Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

This indulgent weekend brunch combines salty bacon with sweet, maple-syrup-soaked brioche and banana slices for a special breakfast to savour

Pair chocolate and zesty marmalade with panettone or challah for an indulgent Boxing Day brunch, or an easy dessert. Top with yogurt, orange slices and syrup to serve

Inspired by deep-fried French toast (made famous in Hong Kong), our version is pan-fried for ease. If you don’t like peanut butter, try chocolate spread

Sweet eggy bread and salty bacon are ideal partners in this indulgent bacon sarnie. Sprinkle with icing sugar and drizzle with your favourite syrup

Use up your leftover Christmas panettone by making this decadent French toast served with crème fraîche and maple syrup. It's a perfect festive breakfast

Make French toast in an air fryer then pile on your favourite toppings. Finish with a sprinkle of icing sugar at Christmas to add a festive feel

Make this simple speedy breakfast with just a few ingredients. Our smashed avocado on toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick.

Looking for a showstopper dessert for a dinner party? If you have the time, it’s well worth making a French apple tart, a classic shop-window patisserie.

Spend just 12 minutes on this healthy, budget-friendly supper for two. Our fuss-free smoky chickpeas on toast deliver two of your 5-a-day and is low in calories

Add banana, bacon and maple syrup to transform a simple shop-bought croissant into a decadent brunch or lunch. Trust us - you won’t look back

Use up leftover bread to make that classic Chinese starter – sesame prawn toast. Serve with soy or a sweet & sour sauce for dipping

Try this moreish French toast with spiced banana and honey for brunch this weekend. Serve with whipped cream for a real treat

Enjoy a new take on French toast for brunch. The custard is made using coconut milk and the dish is topped with a delicious spiced roasted pineapple

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

A vibrant Mexican-style breakfast with fresh avocado and black beans. Give yourself a healthy start with our easy vegan beans on toast with a twist

Make these creamy mustard mushrooms on toast for a quick and healthy vegetarian breakfast, served with a light cream cheese sauce and a sprinkling of chives

Try French toast with mozzarella and chilli sauce for an indulgent weekend brunch

Smarten up sausages and sneak in a few vital veggies too with this comforting midweek meal

This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family

Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day

Love avocado on toast? Give this smashed pea version a go – it has the benefit of being kinder to the planet because the produce hasn’t travelled a long way

Reinvent the traditional bread sauce by toasting your bread until golden, then add double cream, nutmeg and cloves – this will be your new festive favourite

An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

Make this speedy brunch or lunch in the air-fryer and serve on its own, or include as part of a bigger breakfast spread

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!