One of the most fundamental, versatile ingredients in any kitchen, the humble egg makes everything possible — from the traditional full Irish breakfast to the finest baking. The age-old question of how to cook an egg has flummoxed new cooks for years! Try the following options and practice until you have perfected the art, adding salt and pepper to taste to the finished results:

• A fried egg will take around two minutes in a hot and oiled pan.
• Scrambled eggs can take just a minute or so.
• The boiled option takes between 6-10 minutes, depending on your taste or the recipe.

Look no further. Recommended by our recipe experts, these are the best seasonings and spices to enhance your eggs whether you enjoy them fried, scrambled, boiled or poached.

• Salt and Pepper: Before you start trying out more exotic flavours, make sure you've mastered getting your salt and pepper seasoning to an art
• Paprika: Add a smokey flavour to your egg recipe by sprinkling a dash of paprika in - perfect for scrambled eggs
• Chives: For a clean, classic tasting dish pair your eggs with chives - a guaranteed crowd pleaser
• Chilli flakes or chilli powder: For those feeling more adventurous, add heat to your eggs dishes just like our Mexican-inspired dishes